Over 25 fiery displays, blazing sculptures and illuminated installations created by artists from the UK and abroad will be open to walk through from 4pm to 8pm each evening, with the Christmas lights switch-on taking place on Sunday, 26 November 2023 from 5.30pm.
A free immersive experience for all ages, Ignite will feature incredible flame arches, an elegant ‘Eyeful Tower’ of fire and flame throwing, a musical fire tree along with a varied assortment of other big and bright fire based attractions.
Visitors will be able to follow the trail of flaming chimneys, fire shells, fire pits, festoon lighting, magical lights and jaw dropping special effects.
Listen and look out for a techno infused performance by ‘Drum Machine’, a 20 strong drumming collective. The group have performed at top festivals across the UK but it will be their very first time in Rochdale.
For younger children there will be lantern making workshops so little ones can take their own homemade lantern to the switch-on.
There will also be hot food, mulled wine and other seasonal drinks.
Ignite is organised by Rochdale Borough Council in partnership with Out There Arts – the National Centre for Outdoor Arts & Circus and Culture Co-op, a ‘Creative People and Places’ programme, funded by Arts Council England.
