Illuminate Light Night returns to Oldham for its ninth spectacular year, inviting you to experience the town centre transformed after dark by art, light and community celebration.
Inspired by the 2026 theme Ensemble of Light, the festival brings together installations, exhibitions and performances by local, national and international light artists. Explore an illuminated townscape filled with creativity, colour and unexpected moments as Oldham shines like never before.
Illuminate Light Night has become a much-loved annual event. Visitors are invited to follow a trail of striking light artworks, immersive exhibitions and live performances across multiple town centre venues.
It’s a relaxed way to spend time with friends and family and discover incredible light art and performances created by artists from the UK and beyond.
Everything is free, suitable for everyone and the route is fully accessible. Activities run from 6-9pm look at the event map to find our venues and to see the parade route.
Each year Oldham Illuminate delights audiences and 2026 is no exception, just turn up and enjoy!
