Marking its 20th edition this year, Light Night Leeds will feature large-scale projections, live street theatre and interactive installations that will incorporate some of city’s most recognisable locations.
As well as the city centre, there are six installations south of the river this year in the South Bank Zone which is sponsored by Aire Park.
Projected onto a mist of water, Monad unites the elements of life: fire, air, water and earth and presents a circle as a symbol of time, the perpetual motion of life. At Leeds Dock, LS10 1EG.
A 5-metre fire-breathing dragon has landed at Leeds Dock. Inspired by carnival from Trinidad and Tobago, and accompanied by high energy percussion and special fire effects, you won’t want to miss this magical performance. Dragon Heart Beats is in Armouries Square, LS10 1LT.
Relive Leeds’ rich history with SLIDESHOW, a stunning array of vintage photographs from the 1970s to the 1990s. At Department Leeds Dock, 4 The Boulevard, LS10 1PZ.
The Canal and River Trust bring their wildlife themed family activities and games to Leeds Dock. Experience a glow in the dark bat cave which highlights the important conservation work protecting our fantastic creatures of the night. There’ll be plenty of games too, with glow in the dark bowling and giant noughts and crosses.
Homelessness charity Simon on The Streets have programmed the lights on the David Olewale Bridge (LS1 4BJ) to reflect on the continuing plight of homeless people in Leeds.
Thousands of multi-coloured laser beams pulse and flicker overhead to a mesmerising electronic soundscape. Parallels is an unmissable immersive installation inspired by dynamic movement and tones from the natural environment. Moving imagery is stretched out into endless abstractions, alternating between moments of serenity to eruptions of chaos. At The Tetley, Aire Park, LS10 1JQ.
To date, Light Night Leeds has attracted more than 1.1 million visitors to the city, with last year’s event alone seeing a record 200,000 people attending and generating an estimated £3.5m for the local economy.
Councillor Salma Arif, Leeds City Council’s executive member for adult social care, active lifestyles and culture, said:
“Light Night is always an incredible spectacle, which transforms the city and brings thousands of people together to experience something truly special.
“It is also an occasion which forges important relationships and partnerships between our local businesses and cultural institutions, and we’re particularly thrilled to be working with the British Library and Markel on this year’s event and highlighting the important role they will have in Leeds for many years to come.”
Light Night Leeds 2024 takes place across the city from 6-10pm on Thursday 24 October and Friday 25 October.
The festival is supported by Leeds City Council, Arts Council England and many generous sponsors.
More details for the programme are available at: lightnightleeds.co.uk and follow Light Night Leeds on social media for more information.
This post is based on a press release issued by Leeds City Council
Photo: Parallels
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