Leeds will be illuminated in neon lights this week, and that can only mean one thing.
The return of Light Night.
As one of the official markers of the autumn season, Light Night is one of the key calendar events to bring people together across the city and celebrate an array of beautiful installations and pieces of artwork, all of which can only be seen once the skies go dark.
Over at The Junction, the celebrations will be taken to a whole new level, with an on-site bar serving drinks, live circus performers and street food pop-ups serving delicious grub to get stuck into.
This has got to be one of the cosiest spots to take in the wonders of Light Night.
The Junction will be a standout location over the two spectacular nights, Thursday 24 and Friday 25 October.
The first installation at, ‘Globoscope’, is a magnificent immersive display of over 200 luminous spheres dotted across the landscape of the gardens. Located over Monk Bridge Viaduct, the light and sound pulse sequences will transform the gardens into a glowy, otherworldly landscape sure to awe visitors.
The second art installation, ‘Reflect’, is nestled in The Arches under Monk Bridge Viaduct, and is a mindful and meditative experience where shafts of light dance and bounce off moving water. Guided by an ambient soundtrack, attendees will trail their hands across the water and watch as ripples are reflected off the archway.
Beyond the incredible art instillations, The Junction will also welcome the Roller Girl Gang from 6:30-7:30pm, and Yorkshire Circus, hosting their event ‘Starlight Developing Artist LED Show + LED ‘have-a-go’ area’ on the Multi Use Sports Pitch.
Younger visitors (and older, we don’t judge) can also get involved with UV Face Painting, ensuring the whole family can take part in the festival fun.
Local Leeds traders Neighbourhood Fried Chicken and The Savvy Baker will be there to keep you fuelled up, and at The Junc Shed New Citizen will be hosting a bar serving up all the tipples.
Find out more here at The Junction’s website.
Read more: Here’s everything you need to know about Light Night 2024
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