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Lightpool Festival 2025

When: 15th October to 1st November 

Nearest Station: Blackpool North

Come join the fun at the Lightpool Festival in Blackpool! With 18 magical nights packed with light installations, live performances, and mesmerising 3D projection shows, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. You’ll find a wonderful mix of events happening at both indoor and outdoor venues. Don’t miss out on this fantastic experience.

Lightpool Festival

River of Light Liverpool

When: Friday 24th October to Sunday 2nd November

Nearest Station: Liverpool Lime Street

Liverpool's famous waterfront is once again set to be transformed by the annual River of Light festival. This year's theme is "The Science of Light," and the trail will feature ten stunning artworks across a 3km route. With installations inspired by science, technology, and nature, this is a beautiful way to see the city's iconic landmarks in a whole new light.

River of Light

Bradford is LIT

When: Friday 7th and Saturday 8th November

Nearest station: Bradford Interchange 

Bradford's city centre will be transformed by a dazzling series of light and sound installations. This free, family-friendly event is a perfect way to explore the city in a new light, with installations from local, national, and international artists that celebrate the "colour of light."

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Light Up Lancaster

When: Thursday 6th to Saturday 8th November

Nearest station: Lancaster

Returning for a magical weekend, Light Up Lancaster brings art and light installations to the city's historic buildings and open spaces. 

This year's theme is "In The Blink of an Eye," promising a beautiful exploration of light artworks and projections that illuminate the city's heritage.

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Barnsley Bright Nights

When: Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd November

Nearest station: Barnsley

Barnsley Bright Nights returns for its seventh year, promising to be bigger and better than ever. This free, interactive event will showcase illuminating artworks and performances across multiple venues in the town centre. 

Expect a family-friendly atmosphere that kicks off the festive season in style.

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Light Night Wigan

When: Thursday 20th to Saturday 22nd November 

Nearest station: Wigan Wallgate

Presented by Wigan Council, this event highlights the borough's canals and wetlands with a spectacular light trail. Now in its second year, the programme showcases work by artists with a particular interest in the natural world, delighting visitors of all ages with a trail of creative and exciting installations.

Visit Light Night Wigan

Light Up Wakefield

When: Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd November

Nearest station: Wakefield Westgate 

Light Up Wakefield is back with more dazzling light art installations than ever before. Pick up a free trail map to explore all the artworks across the city centre, including a Norse mythology-inspired "Ship of the Gods" and a unique digital mural you can help create.

Visit Light Up Wakefield

Nightfall Middlesbrough

When: Friday 28th to Sunday 30th November

Nearest station: Marton 

Nightfall returns to Middlesbrough's Stewart Park with an enchanting light trail. This year’s theme, “Larger in Light,” promises towering flowers, dancing rabbits, and glowing installations that transform the park after dark, creating a truly magical experience for the whole family.

Visit Nightfall Middlesbrough

Past events

Light Night Leeds

When: Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd October

Nearest station: Leeds

For its 20th birthday, Light Night Leeds is celebrating "Landmarks." This free, two-day festival will light up some of the city's most recognisable buildings and public spaces with mesmerising projections and installations. 

A special highlight is a projection on the iconic Queens Hotel that celebrates 200 years of the modern railway.

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