Wynn Palace Performance Lake

The Wynn Palace Performance Lake is a free fountain and light show staged on the lake in front of Wynn Palace, on Avenida da Nave Desportiva in Cotai, Macau. It is not a bar or club, but it is one of the most popular free evening attractions in Cotai, and many visitors schedule it before dinner, a bar or a club. The show uses fountains and light effects set to music, and it repeats through the afternoon and night. The crowd is broad and casual, including tourists, families, tour groups and couples, and the atmosphere is informal, with people gathering along the lakeside to watch and take photographs. There is no dress code and no cover charge, and no reservations are needed. The music is a show soundtrack timed to the water and lights. There is no drinks programme at the lake itself, but Wynn Palace has restaurants and bars close by for a drink before or after the show. Published times give shows daily every 30 minutes from 12PM to 6PM and every 20 minutes from 6PM to midnight, so the evening frequency is higher than during the day. These times should be verified before visiting because schedules can change, and shows can be affected by bad weather. The evening shows are the most atmospheric, since the lighting is more effective after dark, and the later hours make the lake a useful option for visitors who want a free activity late in the evening. Weekends and holidays draw the largest crowds, so arriving a few minutes early helps secure a place at the front. Cotai is a resort district, so the lake can be combined with a visit to the nearby City of Dreams and Studio City properties, and with the clubs there, using taxis or resort shuttles for the short trips between them.