Liverpool | Take a walk at the Liverpool Waterfront this weekend to see River of Light, an outdoor illuminated gallery of ten artworks across a 2km loop, featuring light and sound from local, national, and international artists, running until 6 Nov.
Twickenham | Join Nutkhut to celebrate Diwali Festival of Light at Marble Hill tomorrow and enjoy illuminations, drumming and dance performances. Gather at the Coach House Café to follow a lantern procession to the banks of the river led by Dhol drummers and dancers from Nutkhut, meet giant puppets, and enjoy a performance at the house.
Bradford | Over a hundred handmade lanterns will light up Lister Park in Bradford this evening as part of a spectacular free lantern parade Together We Rise. Entertainment in the park starts at 5.30pm, and the parade at 6.30pm, with music from the Peace Artistes, Jamba Samba, Dales Jam and Banda Na Rua.
Surrey | Head to Polesden Lacey until 6 Nov for Ignite: Fire and Fantasy, a magical walk through the gardens at night-time guided by flickering flames and glowing tunnels of trees with illuminated installations along the way.
Camden | The UK Mexican Arts Society presents the 2022 Day Of The Dead Festival tomorrow on the streets of Somers Town in Camden. Expect live music, a Mexican street market, workshops, art, crafts, films, poetry, and dance.
Blackpool | There’s one more day to experience Lightpool Festival in Blackpool. The amazing programme includes a mix of light-based art installations, lasers, live performances, family-friendly activities, and 3D projection shows. Don’t miss the Art Trail, where outdoor spaces and iconic buildings are transformed by spectacular light works.
Middlesbrough | Tomorrow celebrate Diwali in Middlesbrough in Centre Square from 12-6pm with live entertainment on the main stage, a headline performance from Apache Indian, Mumbai folk dancers, a South Indian market bazaar, free family workshops, a lantern carnival parade, and a Bollywood themed firework finale.
Manchester | This weekend feast your eyes on an unmissable roaming performance from Walk the Plank in Manchester City Centre. From monster puppets and stilt walkers, to a five-piece band, rock out and party on with the Monster’s Rock! Party Procession.
Penrith | The Winter Droving returns to Penrith tomorrow! Head to the town centre for stalls, acts, music, street performers, and of course the torchlight procession.
Great Yarmouth | Visit Great Yarmouth and experience the magical, blazing display of fire installations & sculptures for Fire on the Water: Beach Edition today and tomorrow. This year’s edition takes place on the golden sands of Great Yarmouth for a dramatic outdoor experience featuring acrobatic performances, light installations and night-time fire shows.
Inverclyde | Galoshans Festival is back, celebrating its 8th year running until 30 Oct. Expect a bumper packed programme of performances and events, with striking visual arts, guaranteed to capture your imagination and get you in the Halloween spirit.
Forres | Enjoy the beauty of Brodie Estate with a spectacular night time walk around the illuminated grounds from 2-26 Nov. Brodie Illuminated is back for 2022, with a completely new route and fun for all the family.
Kew | Celebrate Day of the Dead with all the family at Kew Gardens during October Half Term, running until 31 Oct. Immerse yourself in the vibrancy of Mexican culture with a whole day of family activities, from dress-up stations, carnival workshops with Mandinga Arts, and parades, through to art installations in the Temperate House that bring Mexico to life.
Tralee | Celebrate the National Circus Festival Ireland’s 21st year with their wondrous birthday festival from 3-6 Nov. From shows of unspeakable beauty like NUYE by circus company Eia to festival favourites Circus Siamsa and the festival club Renegade Stage to a brand new show by Tumble Circus in the festival big top, you will be spoiled for choice!
Nottinghamshire | Follow the White Rabbit and discover some of the amazing characters from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland at Spectacle of Light- Rufford Abbey Country Park from 3-20 Nov. Wander around the gardens and see the new art installations Lighting Rods, Sparkling Chandeliers and the amazing Carpet of Colour.
Lancaster | Artists will transport you on a magical journey of discovery with their fun, playful, and inspirational creations at Light Up Lancaster from 4-5 Nov. Head to the city centre for free performances, activities and installations, and don’t miss the fireworks finale on the Saturday launched from the grounds of Lancaster Castle.
Hounslow | If you’re near Hounslow on 5 Nov, head to Bell Square to see the brilliant Kamchàtka. Eight characters are lost in the city, each carrying their own suitcase. Are they passers-by or immigrants? Naïve and curious, their emotions are barely contained, they know nothing about our norms, our rules and our way of life.
Bridgwater | The countdown is on for the annual Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival on 5 Nov. Head to the town centre for street entertainment from 10am, with the spectacular parade at 6pm.
