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Bristol Light Festival

Thu 18 Feb

Various locations throughout Bristol

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About This Event

The Bristol Light Festival returns for ten days from Thursday 18 February, lighting up locations across the city centre with a programme of large-scale installations and projections. The event coincides with the final weekend of the February half-term, offering a free outdoor gallery that transforms public spaces, buildings and landmarks after dark. This year’s edition features works by a range of artists, with pieces designed to be walked between, encouraging visitors to explore the city on foot. Organised by the Bristol Business Improvement District, the festival aims to draw both residents and visitors into the city’s streets and squares. Full details of installations and opening times are available on the festival website.

The festival will take place across various locations throughout Bristol, with full details of installations and opening times available on the festival website. The programme features large-scale installations and projections designed to be walked between, encouraging visitors to explore the city on foot.

The festival is organised by the Bristol Business Improvement District, with Katherine Jewkes serving as the festival's creative director.

Visitors can plan their visit using the links provided, including finding a hotel, somewhere to eat in the city centre, and information on public transport in Bristol.

Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.

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Bristol Light Festival takes place on Thursday, 18 February 2027. The event runs until Saturday, 27 February 2027.

Bristol Light Festival is held at Various locations throughout Bristol in Bristol (Various locations throughout Bristol).

Tickets for Bristol Light Festival can be booked via greatwestway.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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