The Leeds Light Night is a free multi-arts and light festival celebrating the diverse and thriving creativity of Leeds. Light Night Leeds is the 14th Leeds projection extravaganza attracting a staggering 80,000 local, national and international visitors.
Whether its super-lit circus acts, large visual light displays or laser shows, the Leeds Light Night is sure to dazzle all in every corner of the city centre.
HIGHLIGHTS 2017 Leeds Light Festival
To get a feel for whats coming tonight for the Leeds Light Festival 2018 take a look at this video of the 2017 highlights
Highlights of 2017 included an Aerial Circus in Trinity Leeds, and Lampounette and a series of huge desk lamps along Briggate.
Where to go in 2018?
This years highlights of the Leeds Light Festival 2018 4th and 5th October will include displays in the areas below with one of the biggest projections on the whole facade of the Queens Hotel in City Square.
- The Headrow, Town Hall, Millenium Square, Leeds Arena and the University
- Victoria Shopping Area and Briggate
- Train Station
- On the streets around the city
Where to Go for the Leeds Light Festival
Plan your trip: Displays to visit Leeds Light Night 2018
There are so many events planned its best to just wander the city, perhaps starting from the water taxi near the train station and then up towards The Queens Hotel in City Square, then head up towards the Town Hall onto the Headrow, followed by Millenium Square where a large number of events seem to be held.
ON THE STREETS
Glow - Gandini Juggling - 4th / 5th 8pm to 11pm LEEDS DOCK
A high energy, high impact slice of the Gandini’s dazzling dance juggling choreography in the beautiful setting of Leeds Dock.
The Glo Men - LED Suits 4th / 5th 7.30pm ON THE STREETS
Inspired by Tron, and using state-of-the-art technology, their LED suits perfectly sync colour changes with each other. Infusing dance and fire artistry, the Glo Men deliver high-calibre spectacles.
BoomBikes - Sound Intervention 4th / 5th 8.15pm / 7.45pm ON THE STREETS
The BoomBikes are mobile cinemas with powerful sound systems and digital projectors.
For a full list of events and more info please visit the Whats On Website.