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💡 #LightNightLeeds annual ​multi-arts & light festival
📍 Leeds City Centre & more. The festival will return on 28 & 29 October 2026
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@lightnightleeds is just 4 days away – save the dates 28th and 29th Oct for an amazing evening of light art across the city! This is a clip from ‘We Are Stardust’ - a new commission for University of Leeds to develop a large-scale light projection for the Laidlaw library on campus. The work explores planet formation and the origins of life itself which were forged in the powerful forces as black holes interact and new planets are formed. Sound design by the brilliant @tjameshamilton and some fantastic creative coding by @chrisballprojects ‘We Are Stardust’ tours to Barnsley Bright Nights in Nov. @lutnorth @lightnightleeds @openup.uol @unileedsculture #BarnsleyBrightNights #bansley_college #space #smoothparticlehydrodynamics #xraycrystallography #DNAstructure #particles #diffractionpatterns #florencebell #astrophysics #planetformation #blackholes #artandastronomy #acretiondiscs #supermassiveblackholes
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Join @brew_illustration and their co-hosts @bethanysparkscreative @mollypukes @warren.powell.illustration and @fun.gal.designs for their next illustrators meet up as they explore Light Night - on Thursday 29th of October from 6pm to 8pm. Meet at @the.tetley.pub at 6pm - the event is free but you can book your place via Brew's Instagram bio link to help let them know how many people will be attending. Find more info via their Instagram account. #leeds #illustrators #meetup #lightnight #brewillustrators
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Light Night Leeds returns for 2026 - a multi-arts and light festival with installations and events across Leeds City Centre on Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th of October (6pm to 9.30pm on each night). Explore indoor and outdoor spaces as they are transformed by spectacular artworks and captivating performances by local, national and international artists across several zones: Millennium Square zone Briggate zone  SOYO zone South Bank zone Station zone Wellington Place zone University Zone Park and Ride zone Find all the info about activities and installations in all the zones via the Light Night Leeds website - https://www.millsqleeds.com/light-night-leeds-5pnz #leeds #lightnight #multiarts #lightinstallations
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@yorkshirecontemporary presents I Want Ur Hands On Me (unrequited) - a new body of work by Leeds based artist K Walker (@incloseproximity) consisting of performance, sculpture, sound and moving image exploring Leeds' Queer nightlife and draws on the ups and downs of clubbing - @theatticleeds on Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th of October (6pm to 9.30pm each day) as part of Light Night Leeds 2026. Entry is free and you can find more info via Yorkshire Contemporary or K Walker's Instagram account #leeds #lgbtq #queer #nightlife #iwanturhandsonme
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✨ LIGHT NIGHT LEEDS 2026 & EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ✨ If you haven’t been before, Light Night Leeds is one of the city’s biggest annual cultural events, bringing art, light and performances to the streets after dark. This year, it’s happening over two evenings, with 40+ artworks and light installations across 8 zones around Leeds city centre. The theme is “A City Speaks…”, celebrating Leeds 400 through the people, places and stories that have shaped the city. 🏙️ Here’s what you need to know 👇🏻 📅 Dates: 28th & 29th October 2026 ⏰ Time: 6pm–9:30pm 📍 Location: Various locations across Leeds city centre 🎟️ Tickets: FREE - no entry fee 💡 TOP TIP: Check the official programme at @lightnightleeds before heading out so you can plan your route and make the most of the evening. Save this guide for later and share it with someone who needs a free night out in Leeds! 😉🤩 #LightNightLeeds #Leeds #LeedsEvents #ThingsToDoInLeeds #leedslife
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Indoor LIGHT INSTALLATION next week! For my installation @lightnightleeds I will be showing my animation Paradise Carpet. I have also animated an Ajrak fabric from Pakistan. Ajrak is an ancient, traditional form of hand block-printing and resist-dyeing originating from the Indus Valley Civilization. It is deeply rooted in the culture of Sindh in in Pakistan. The colours in the fabric are deep indigo blue, madder red/crimson with black, and white accents. The cloth contains intricate, symmetrical geometric patterns, star clusters, and jaai layouts. The fabric is traditionally printed on both sides (bipuri) using carved wooden blocks that align with extreme precision. The process of making the block printed fabric involves over 15 to 20 detailed stages—including grey cloth washing, pre-mordasting with harde, mud-resist (dabu) printing, multiple indigo dips, madder-dyeing, and river washing. The cloth is a major symbol of pride and tradition in Sindhi culture, worn as turbans (safa), shawls, or shoulder cloths. #zarahhussain #digital_art #lightart #textileart #leedslightnight
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It is now less than one week to go until @lightnightleeds , which is always a fantastic celebration of light, art and community. 🌟 With an independent market, delicious street food and light installations to explore, join us at Aire Park on the 28th & 29th October. You can warm up with a bite to eat or a drink at @the.tetley.pub too! Closeby @theatticleeds is hosting Leeds-based artist K Walker, invites visitors to reflect on their own relationship with nightlife and the feelings that can surface when we gather, dance and search for connection. While at Hibiscus Rising Leeds-based carnival troupe Mama Dread will be performing at various times throughout the evening. Come and pay us a visit, we’re looking forward to seeing you there. #LeedsLightNight #LeedsCommunity
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👉 Our SHINE 2026 artists are ready to premiere! ✨ After months of hard work, site visits and support from our network, our SHINE artists, Nurul Wardani and Zhiyan Cai, are ready to premiere their brand-new light artworks! Through our SHINE programme, we provide funding and mentoring to help emerging artists develop their ideas and bring them to life. Now in its 10th year, SHINE has helped artists take their first steps into the world of light art, with some of our alumni going on to become full-time artists and present their work around the world. 🌍 🌙 @nurul.wardani — Noctilucent An immersive installation exploring light, atmosphere and the fluidity of space. You can explore at… 📍 @lightpooluk Blackpool | 21–31 October 2026 📍 @lightuplanc | 5–7 November 2026 📍 Barnsley Bright Nights | 20–21 November 2026 🌿 @zhiyan_art — Portal: Another Path A projection-mapped installation inviting audiences to discover a hidden garden through light and illusion. You can explore at… 📍 @lightnightleeds | 28–29 October 2026 📍 @lightnightwigan | 20–22 November 2026 📍 Illuminate Oldham | February 2027 Join us in celebrating the next generation of light artists and discover their work at festivals across our network! #ACESupported #SHINE2026 #LightArt #EmergingArtists #ArtistDevelopment
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✨ The Return of our Network’s Light Festivals! As the nights get darker, our network members are getting ready to light up towns and cities across the North and beyond! Our network festivals offer free and low-cost experiences that bring people together through the magic of light art. No prior knowledge of art needed, just wrap up warm, head outdoors and enjoy some incredible installations with family and friends. We champion talented UK and international artists, support emerging creative talent and collaborate to co-commission exciting new works. 👉 Swipe right to see what’s coming up this autumn: ✨ @lightpooluk Blackpool — 21–31 October ✨ River of Light, Liverpool — 23 October–1 November ✨ Bridges of Light, Worcester — 28–29 October ✨ @lightnightleeds 28–29 October ✨ @lightuplanc 5–7 November ✨ Light Up Wakefield — 13–14 November ✨ Barnsley Bright Nights — 20–21 November ✨ @lightnightwigan 20–22 November Who’s ready to get out and explore? Visit the link in our bio to find more or visit the festival’s social media accounts! 😊 #ACESupported @aceagrams
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*Bookmark this* for next week - and thank us later! 🫡 There are just days to go until one of the UK’s biggest light festivals returns to Leeds! 🤩 Light Night Leeds happens during half term next week - on Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th October from 6pm - 9:30pm! Spectacular artwork and performances will light up our city’s iconic landmarks, including huge projections onto Leeds Civic Hall, The Queens Hotel - and for the first time onto the buildings of Briggate! ⚡ The festival forms part of Leeds 400 - with this year’s theme ‘A City Speaks’ exploring the stories, people and places that have shaped Leeds over the past four centuries. There’s SO much happening, including a whopping 19 installations up at the University of Leeds alone, but here are some that we’re getting most excited about: 💡 Constallations: Installation - @wellington_place_leeds 💡 Field of Dreams: Performance - @leedscornex 💡 Far, Far Away: Projection - Briggate 💡 In Dual Light: Projection (from the @cityofmathsleeds team!) - Leeds Civic Hall 💡 IOLA 2.0 and her Robots: Performance - @trinityleeds 💡 Happy as the Day is Long: Installation - Behind Leeds Playhouse (Centenary Square) 💡 Aftereal: Installation - The Tetley (@airepark) 💡 Flower Power: Installation - The Tetley (Aire Park) 💡 Sea of Change: Performance - Hibiscus Rising (Aire Park) 💡 Luminous Birds: Installation - The Plaza, @universityofleeds 💡 Gaia and Maia: Performance - Precinct, University of Leeds 💡 What We Leave Behind: Installation - School of Music, University of Leeds 💡 Call My Name, Call Me Home: Projection - The Queens Hotel Save this post so you know where to go for @lightnightleeds from @leedscouncil next week 🙌 #leeds #leedscitycentre #lightnightleeds #lightnight
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Experience KALA at Light Night Leeds! ✨ Step into an immersive world of South Asian dance, contemporary movement, light and technology, exploring stories of identity, memory and belonging. 📅 28–29 October 2026 📍 Parkinson Court, University of Leeds Discover tradition and innovation coming together in a powerful celebration of culture and creativity. 🌟
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🎃 HALF TERM FUN STARTS HERE! 🍂💛 Looking for things to do with the family this October half term? Leeds is full of adventures for little explorers, big kids and grown-ups too! 🧡 From spooky Halloween trails to wild animal encounters and dazzling city lights, there’s something for everyone to enjoy: 🐒 Get wild at Tropical World – enjoy Monkey Madness from 24 October to 1 November. ⚔️ Discover the Royal Armouries – enjoy family-friendly activities, stories and adventures. ✨ See Leeds light up – experience the magic of Light Night Leeds on 28 & 29 October. 🎃 Embrace the spooky season – explore Halloween trails and family activities at attractions across the city. After a fun-filled day of exploring, make ibis Styles Leeds your home away from home! 🛏️💛 Whether you’re planning a family getaway or a little city break, we’d love to welcome you. 📍 Your Leeds adventure starts here! #ibisStylesLeeds #Leeds #OctoberHalfTerm #FamilyDaysOut #VisitLeeds #HalfTermAdventures #LeedsCityBreak @all.accor_eu @all.accor @aimbridgehospitality @visitleeds
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