River of Light returns to Liverpool from 23 October to 1 November with 13 brand new installations to explore! River of Light returns to Liverpool from 23 October to 1 November, bringing 13 spectacular light installations to locations across the city centre. This year, Royal Albert Dock is once…
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Make a day out of visiting Liverpool for River of Light with the family and fill your day with exciting activities everyone will enjoy. This magical outdoor event transforms the city's waterfront into an illuminated wonderland with captivating light installations from 23 October - 1 November. If…
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A major new artwork celebrating the power of community is set to join this year's River of Light programme, thanks to support from Arts Council England. Celebrated artist Murugiah has been commissioned to create a brand-new installation, titled ‘Together’, inspired by the theme of River of Light…
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River of Light - the iconic light art festival - will return to the streets of Liverpool this autumn under the theme of ‘Together’. Between 23 October - 1 November, tens of thousands of visitors will once again explore the city and experience the giant outdoor art gallery, which has become a…
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River of Light - the much-loved, free light festival which every year transforms Liverpool's iconic waterfront into an outdoor art gallery - has announced its 2025 line-up with a brand new theme. This year, ten large-scale artworks will be showcased from Friday 24 October to Sunday 2 November, the…
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The 12-night light festival attracted double the number of visitors from previous years and was worth £18.9m to the local economy – a significant increase on previous editions of the event. The festival’s popularity was felt right across the city centre with footfall up, and restaurants, bars and…
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River of Light is returning for its latest instalment from 25 October - 5 November and this year the theme is ‘Play’! With 12 installations taking over Liverpool’s Waterfront all inspired by the theme of Play, we’ve rounded up a list of things you can do during your visit to get playful in the…
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With just over a week to go until River of Light returns, Liverpool City Council unveils plans to make the popular event even more accessible, inclusive and engaging. Building on the success of last year, the FREE event will once again offer Quiet Hour sessions to accommodate visitors with…
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Liverpool is preparing to turn into an epic night-time playground as River of Light returns to the city’s streets. Giant gnomes, a celebration of Diwali and an interactive light battle are just some of the twelve light installations that feature along the 3km waterfront trail. The festival will…
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River of Light is turning playful for its latest instalment, and the team behind the FREE, popular event is giving a sneak peek of what to expect from the 2024 trail. This year, 12 large scale installations will be presented by some of the best light artists in the world, all inspired by the theme…
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Eurovision magic will be sprinkled across this year’s River of Light with installations dedicated to reliving those unforgettable two weeks in May. Globally acclaimed designer Julio Himede – the man responsible for the Eurovision 2023 stage design – has joined the artist line-up with a world…
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Four artworks which will form part of one of the UK’s largest free city centre events have been revealed. Liverpool’s annual River of Light festival will make its return to the city centre next month, once again showcasing illuminated art installations created by the most innovative light artists…
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