River of Light, Liverpool's iconic free light art festival that attracts tens of thousands of visitors to the city, has released the next set of artworks for its 2026 edition, taking place from 23 October to 1 November.
Delivered by Culture Liverpool, the theme of the festival this year is, ‘Together’, with all installations focusing on how light brings people closer in a joyful way.
Three artworks have already been announced – POP! By Gentilhomme, Dream Herd by Amigo and Amigo, and Loop by Olivier Girourd and Jonathan Villeneuve.
An additional nine artworks have been revealed today with Culture Liverpool confirming there is still more to come.
The nine further artworks that will take over Liverpool City Centre for River of Light 2026 are:
- Invisible Cities by Atelier Sisu
- Flower Power by SPECTACULAIRES – ALLUMEURS D’IMAGES
- The Anooki by Inook
- Unity by Amigo and Amigo
- Paradigm by This is Loop
- Colour Rush by Liz West
- Today I Love You by Massimo Uberti, presented by Light Art Collection
- Coloured Peonies by TILT
- The Stars Come Out at Night by Stellar Creates.
This year, the festival will be expanding into new locations across the city, with Culture Liverpool partnering with Liverpool Accommodation BID to ensure artworks are not just on the waterfront but across the city centre in new sites including Williamson Square and St Paul’s Square.
Details on all the artworks and a map of the trail can be found at: www.visitliverpool.com/riveroflight