Digital Abyss is one of the ticketed experiences running as part of Illuminate Adelaide 2026, housed at Immersive Light & Art (ILA) on Light Square in the city’s West End. We visited during the festival’s opening week and are sharing what it’s actually like to bring young kids along.
Quick Facts
Where: ILA (Immersive Light & Art), Light Square, Adelaide
When: 30 June – 19 July 2026, daily 10am–8pm (8:30pm Friday and Saturday)
Duration: Allow 30–45 minutes
Tickets: $25 general admission, $22pp for groups of 4 or more, under 4s free (a $0 ticket is still required for entry)
On-site: ILA Bar and Aurora Restaurant
Sessions: Every 30 minutes, no need to book a specific slot in advance beyond your entry ticket
What Digital Abyss at ILA
Digital Abyss is an immersive, underwater-themed installation by French digital artist Miguel Chevalier, who is Illuminate Adelaide’s 2026 artist-in-residence. Curved LED screens wrap around the gallery space, projecting AI-generated marine life, light sculptures and generative patterns that shift as visitors move through the room. The centrepiece, Amphibolis (Evolution), spans roughly 24 metres of screen.
You can read the full program details on the official Digital Abyss page.
Our Family Visit to Digital Abyss
We went at 4pm, straight after school pickup, with our 3-year-old, Kayden, and our 3-month-old, Jasper. This timing worked well — the space wasn’t crowded at all, which made it easy to move around with a pram.
The room is fully enclosed, so it’s a solid option if you’re after an indoor activity, particularly on a rainy day when outdoor parks aren’t an option. It was Kayden’s first time in this kind of immersive, screen-based environment, and he’s still working out whether it’s his thing — but it’s a new experience and a new memory for him either way. The ILA Bar and Aurora Restaurant are right there on-site if you want to sit down with a coffee before or after.
Good to Know
Under 4s enter free, but you’ll still need to book a $0 ticket for them
Sessions run every 30 minutes, so there’s flexibility if you’re working around nap times or school pickup
The venue is enclosed and indoors — a practical wet-weather option for families
ILA is accessible by stairs and lift, with an accessible bathroom on each floor
Relaxed sessions with reduced capacity and lower sound levels run on select dates for sensory needs
ILA is a short walk from Adelaide Railway Station, with paid parking available at the adjacent Light Square Karidis car park
FAQs
Is Digital Abyss suitable for toddlers?
Yes, it’s suitable for all ages. It’s screen-based and interactive rather than physical, so it suits younger kids who are happy to walk around and watch rather than climb or play.
Do kids get in free?
Children under 4 enter free, but a $0 ticket still needs to be booked for them ahead of time.
How long does Digital Abyss take?
Organisers suggest allowing 30–45 minutes to see the full installation at your own pace.
What's the best time to visit with young kids?
Based on our visit, weekday late afternoons (around 4pm, after school pickup) were quiet and easy to move through with a pram.
For the full rundown of ticketed and free events running throughout the festival, see our Illuminate Adelaide 2026 guide. Tickets for Digital Abyss are available via Illuminate Adelaide.
Disclaimer: Glamorazzi representative Roslyn Foo and co attended Digital Abyss on 1st July 2026 at ILA (Immersive Light & Art), Adelaide, invited by TS Publicity. All opinions expressed are our own.
