Light Night – Some Things You Need To Know

  • This year there’ll be food! Come to Millennium Square to sample some of the best that Leeds has to offer.
  • The events details may be subject to change so if there’s an event you really want to see, please make sure you check details on the day at www.lightnightleeds.co.uk and arrive early to avoid disappointment.
  • Light Night brochures are available in large print, audio, Braille, and a range of community languages. Call us for enquiries or to request a copy in a different format on 0113 2478234.
  • We do use some odd, confined spaces, and some of them have limited access. If you have any special access requirements, please call us to check accessibility on 0113 2478234.
  • Light Night covers the whole of the city and many of the events are outside. Wear sensible shoes and a warm coat, and bring a brolly.
  • Toilets can be found in venues including the Town Hall, Leeds City Museum, the Carriageworks and the University. Please ask venue staff or our Light Night support workers for the nearest convenience.
  • Light Night is only one night a year, but all the people involved are working in our city year round. If you miss something, or see something that you like, find their website and find out what they do the rest of the time. Sign up to some forums like Leeds Visual Arts Forum and Cops and Robbers, and you will quickly find that, if you look hard enough, there’s something great to see or do every night of the year in Leeds.

How to use this website

We have split the city into four quarters – The Academic, Civic and Retail quarters and the South Side. Projects are listed in their relevant area and are numbered across the city from North West to South East. They are not listed chronologically, so make sure you check out the timings of the projects you want to see. Use the included maps to plan your route and itinerary.

Some projects wander the city and don’t have a particular location. These are listed in the first section ‘Out and About.’ Look out for these projects on your travels, or maybe they will come and find you!

  • Booking Essential - Most of our events are free, but because some of them are in small or confined spaces, booking may be essential.
  • Family Friendly - Every event is open to all, but we think some are particularly suited to children and young families.