Dates for the UK’s largest annual arts and light festival returns have been announced.
The city is about to get illuminated once more, because Light Night Leeds is making a triumphant return once again.
Taking place on Thursday 23 and Friday 24 October 2025 from 6 til 10pm, the hugely popular cultural showcase will be lighting up some of the city’s most recognisable buildings with captivating creations by artists from around the world.
This year’s theme is Landmarks and will aim to celebrate some of the city’s historic civic buildings, modern architecture and public spaces as well as asking visitors to contemplate their own personal landmarks and the places which are important and memorable to them.
Key pieces will include an enchanting projection on the face of the iconic Queens Hotel celebrating 200 years of the modern railway.
Entitled One Second Lovestory by German artist Dirk Rauscher, it captures the romantic moment when two people’s eyes meet at a busy train station and is sponsored by Markel.
Leeds Civic Hall will host a mesmerising new commission by Portuguese artists Ocubo, entitled, Portals: The Machine of Worlds, it incorporates fantastical imagery from books in the library’s collection, inviting visitors to explore universes of science, illusion and discovery.
We’ll keep you up to date with the full programme that will be announced in the coming months.
Councillor Salma Arif, Leeds City Council’s executive member for adult social care, active lifestyles and culture, said: “Light Night Leeds is an event which truly exemplifies the very best of culture and life in the city, bringing thousands of people together for a collective experience which celebrates artistic ingenuity and the power of the arts to unite.
“The impact the event has on the city in terms of boosting our reputation as a cultural destination, supporting the local economy and promoting local and regional artists cannot be overstated, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone to what will be an occasion like no other.”
Find out more here.
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