Code:ART is a free, biennial interactive media art festival that transforms downtown Palo Alto into a vibrant playground of light, sound, and imagination,
The fourth edition, held in October 2025, welcomed over 27,000 visitors and featured 8-story projection artworks by three world-renowned 3D projection mapping artists on the Palo Alto City Hall façade. The festival also showcased five site-specific installations that reimagined downtown plazas, alleys, and public spaces through dynamic projections, immersive environments, and responsive sound and light. Beyond the art, Code:ART 2025 offered a rich line-up of live music and dance performances that brought energy and rhythm to downtown Palo Alto.
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