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BC Place is known around the world as a landmark of Vancouver’s skyline and a place of pride for all British Columbians.

Outside, our signature lighting system — the Northern Lights Display — turns the stadium into a canvas for bold, meaningful expression. From our iconic pride show to a giant poppy honouring Canada’s veterans to lighting up for community causes and major events, it’s all about making an impact that goes beyond the stadium walls.

You can catch BC Place glowing from sunset to 11pm on most nights.

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Lighting Requests

How do we evaluate requests?

BC Place is honoured to help raise awareness of events, charities, and non-profit causes that are important to communities in British Columbia. BC Place will consider lighting requests for community-based organizations and causes that are important to British Columbians.

All requests will be evaluated based on:

  • Availability within the event and lighting schedule
  • The nature of the request
  • Background, goals and values of the organization, cause or event
  • How the lighting will be used to benefit the cause/event
  • How the request relates to the stadium’s goal of creating economic, community and social benefit for all British Columbians
What requests will not be considered?

Please note that special lighting cannot be considered for:

  • Commercial requests (e.g. product launches, corporate events)
  • Individual recognition or personal occasions (e.g. birthdays, anniversaries, gender reveals)
  • Religious or political events or observances, including national independence days
  • Institutions or businesses
  • Requests made via petitions and/or social media campaigns
What information is needed for a request?

  • Name of organization:
  • Contact name:
  • E-mail:
  • Date(s) of event:
  • Date requested for lighting:
  • Description of cause/event:
  • Have you made the same request to other iconic facilities in Vancouver? If yes, which ones?
  • Is this an annual or one-time event?
  • What colour(s) are you requesting the roof light up with?
  • Please provide details of how you will promote your event, and where mention will be made of the lighting of BC Place.
What is the request process?

Please send your request at least three months before the requested lighting date(s). Applicants will receive a response stating whether the request has been approved or not within one week of application receipt. Special lighting requests are approved at the sole discretion of BC Place Management.

Requests can be sent to NorthernLights@bcpavco.com

How long does it take to make a request?

Please send your request at least three months before the requested lighting date(s).