SL20B is now officially open! Second Life is celebrating its 20th birthday with our biggest celebration ever -- this year we have over 61 regions filled with parties, live music, deejay performances, special events, exhibits, gifts, and shopping!

Head on over to the SL20B Welcome Area and start your exploration now!

Join us today at 12pm PT to watch Patch Linden's opening speech with everyone live at the SL20B Mandala Stage. by taking one of the following three SLurls:

• SLB Astound 
• SLB Astonish 
• SLB Imagination

You can also watch the opening ceremony on the Second Life YouTube channel. 

Here’s the rundown of some highlights from this year’s celebration:

SL20B National & Global Sweepstakes! Win a Car & More!

Visit the SL20B welcome area and look for the National and Global contest kiosks to win one of many huge prizes! Qualifying U.S. residents can  win a brand new Chevrolet Bolt EV car or a high-end ASUS computer in the physical world. Global community members can win one of several special prizes including daily giveaways of One-Year Premium Second Life Subscriptions and more!

Music Fest - Three Days of Live Performances By Top SL Musicians

Are you ready for this year’s Music Fest? Many of the top performers in Second Life have come together to perform live at this special three-day music event, held June 22-24. There will also be an SL20B Movie Premiere in the middle of Music Fest! The full schedule of events is available on our blog and the Birthday events calendar.

SL20B Shop & Hop - 480 Merchants Across 24 Regions

This year’s Shop & Hop event is our biggest ever - with more merchants, more regions, and more gifts than in any previous year! The event features a record-breaking 480 participating merchants across 24 regions. In addition to deep discounts and deals, there are also exclusive gifts available at all the shops. A full list of participating Merchants is available on the blog.

SL20B Lab Gab Live Events

Learn more about the future of our virtual world from the people behind Second Life at our Lab Gab Live Events held daily from June 26-30. 

Participants include: 
Patch Linden (June 26 at 1:30pm PT)
Grumpity and Mojo Linden (June 27 at 1:30pm PT)
Oberwolf and Philip Linden (June 28 at 1:30pm PT)
StyFy & Brett Linden (June 29 at 1:30pm PT)
The Moles (June 30 at 1:30pm PT)

Watch these talk shows live with everyone at the SL20B Arboretum or on the Second Life YouTube channel. 

SL20B Official Guide & Magazine

Through its vibrant pages, this commemorative magazine dives into the rich history of our world, unraveling two decades of innovation, creativity, and community building. Learn more about it and read it on issuu!

SL20B Destination Guide & Over 320 Community Exhibits!

At the heart of SL20B are 321 exhibits that showcase a wide range of creativity across the many diverse communities in Second Life. Expect the unexpected as you explore and discover how each exhibit offers its own interpretation of this year’s theme, “Our Fantastic Future.” 
For a full list of all exhibits, see SL20B Exhibitor Showcase.

SL20B Gift Area

At SL20B, Exhibitors and Merchants are sharing in the festivities! You will find 480 gifts at the Shop & Hop stores and many of the Exhibitors have shared gifts in the Gift Area as well as their exhibits. Come celebrate Second Life's 20th birthday and pick up over 500 exclusive gifts!

SL20B Linden Bear Island

Embark on a whimsical journey through Linden Bear Island at SL20B, where you can immerse yourself in a delightful showcase of beloved Linden bears, both from yesteryears and the present day!

SL20B Gear in the Physical Merch Store

If you want to continue the party in the physical world, click over to our Second Life merch store on Redbubble and pick up some SL20B gear as keepsakes! 

Full Event Calendar

You’ll also want to catch the many DJ performances and other special events. To keep on top of what is happening each day, visit the full Second Life Birthday Calendar or our SL20B Community Page.
 

We are so excited about celebrating with you - and look forward to more great Second Life Birthdays!