SPECIAL EVENT

Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series at the ICA!

The sixth stop on its global tour, the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series—the most prominent competitive platform for the sport—will be jumping off the ICA! Rather than natural cliffs, the divers will use a specially built platform on the cantilever roof of the Institute of Contemporary Art building on Fan Pier, which soars 80 feet above the water's edge. 

The Boston leg of the tour will be the Series' first-ever east coast stop in the US, and for the first time in the competition's three-year history, two-time Olympic Gold medalist Greg Louganis serves as one of the five judges on the global tour. Eleven divers from nine countries, between the ages of 25 and 46, will compete in seven events in 2011.

The public can view the festivities free of charge on the ICA Grandstand and Water Café, the best vantage points for viewing the competition. Public areas along Fan Pier provide additional space for spectators.

With gallery admission, visitors are also invited to view the event in the John Hancock Founders Gallery.

Throughout the event, the ICA will remain open to the public during our regular hours.

There will be jumbo screens on the ICA plaza for easy viewing.