LuminoCity, Southend’s first ever international light festival, will be the cornerstone in the celebrations to commemorate Southend’s newly awarded city status.
Over four dazzling nights in February Half Term, nine large-scale interactive light installations will pop up at iconic landmarks in and around the town centre and seafront, giving residents and visitors the opportunity to view Southend in a new light. The installations come from all corners of the globe, and one of the installations is set for its UK premiere so this is an event not to be missed!
Cllr Carole Mulroney, cabinet member for environment, culture, tourism and planning, said: “I am thrilled to announce that we will be hosting the first ever Southend LuminoCity Festival of Light. This event will be something our residents will never have seen before in Southend, and the exciting trail of artwork provides a free, fun event for the whole family.
“Hosting global artists’ work in our town, including a UK premiere, goes to show that our soon-to-be city has the pulling power of much larger, well-established cities. We are just finalising some of the details and will make a further announcement very soon, including full details of each light installation, and a handy guide for families to use.”
