Festival & Performance Listings

Scarborough Lights, Scarborough

See Scarborough sparkle and shine with light installations, illuminations of the town’s iconic landmarks, and take part in free light-based activities for all the family. More

Light Up Wakefield, Wakefield

Light Up Wakefield will return Friday 13 – Saturday 14 November 2026 with more dazzling light art installations than ever before. More

Yuletide, Knutsford

This winter, step into a world of wonder at Tatton Park Gardens. As dusk settles over the trees, the gardens transform into a magical winter festival filled with folklore, curious creatures and winter myths. Follow winding woodland paths and discover playful surprises along the way. You might stumble upon acrobats dancing through the trees, fire jugglers li More

Northcliffe Parade, Bradford

We have 2 lantern parades this year, our usual noisy community parade in Lister Park on 30th October from 4.30pm and our Northcliffe Parade on 14th November from 5pm, a quieter more reflective parade where we have opportunities to remember loved ones. These form our wider ‘Festivals of the Dead’ project, in partnership with Uni of Bradford, Bradford Death Ca More

Christmas Toy Parade, Liverpool

A magical Christmas Toy Parade is coming to Liverpool ONE. Curated by the outdoor art experts Walk The Plank, expect dancing toys, sparkling lights and of course Santa himself! Take the kids and see Santa bring his magical toys to parade through Liverpool ONE, and the surrounding streets of the city centre, a great way to get into the Christmas spirit. More

The Spirit of Christmas at Bute Park, Cardiff

Set within the heart of Cardiff, this spectacular mile-long Christmas light trail in Bute Park transforms the historic grounds into a break taking festive experience filled with light, music and magical moments. Wander through dazzling installation, discover hidden surprises, and enjoy the festive atmosphere of our Christmas Village with seasonal food, drink More

Doncaster Festival of Light, Doncaster

Doncaster Festival of Light is a free cultural event for the community of Doncaster. We strive to push boundaries and deliver a unique high quality event that we can all be proud of. This is about audiences connecting to joy, embracing experiences and participatory moments. Culture belongs to everyone.   More

Prism Festival, Sale

Prism is an ambitious festival at Waterside Arts in Sale - a series of high-impact events that use digital arts and ground-breaking technology in innovative, creative ways. Fusing music, projection, light and performance this three-day festival creates magical and thought-provoking experiences for all ages. Prism 26 will take place Thursday 19 - Saturd More

Northern Lights, Manchester

Northern Lights Manchester is a spectacular mile-long Christmas light trail set within the iconic Heaton Park, complete with our vibrant Christmas Village offering festive food, drinks and fairground fun. For 2026 we are launching our brand-new theme which will rewind the wonder and let you relive the magic. Journey through the decades and relive the nost More

Put Big Light On Festival, Bolton

Experience Bolton’s FREE winter light art festival and enjoy four unforgettable nights of spectacular illuminated installations, captivating performances, and immersive experiences for all ages. Curated in partnership by Bolton Council and Things That Go On Things, Put Big Light On Festival will run from Thursday 19 November to Sunday 22 November across B More

Caerphilly Mini Festive Fair 2026, Caerphilly

Join us for the Caerphilly Christmas Lights Switch-On in Caerphilly town centre on Friday 20th November 2026! This magical event is host to the River of Light Lantern Parade that starts at 5:30pm and concludes with a Fireworks Display at 6pm! Be sure to also attend one of the Lantern-Making Workshops and make your own lantern to light up the town! (Please More

Northern Lights, Leeds

Northern Lights Leeds is a spectacular mile-long Christmas light trail at Temple Newsam, transforming the historic estate to a glowing winter wonderland. Wander through the immersive light installations, uncover hidden moments of magic and explore our vibrant Christmas Village offering festive food, drinks and fairground fun. For 2026 we are launching More

Northern Lights Newcastle, Newcastle

Northern Lights Newcastle is a spectacular kilometer-long Christmas light trail at Leazes Park, transforming the city park into a glowing winter wonderland. Wander through the immersive light installations, uncover hidden moments of magic and explore our vibrant Christmas Village offering festive food, drinks and fairground fun. For 2026 we are launch More

Abbotsbury Illuminate 2026, Abbotsbury

This winter, as darkness falls across West Dorset, the Subtropical Gardens come alive with a magical world of light. Abbotsbury Illuminate invites you to wander through the gardens and woodland valley, where familiar plants and pathways are transformed after dark. Follow the glowing trail and discover vibrant displays that bring the landscape to life, wit More

Luminate, Sandringham Estate

Almost half a million Christmas memories made here since 2020. Now come and make yours. Step into Sandringham after dark and discover a Christmas adventure unlike any other. Journey through the Frozen Kingdom. Watch the world around you come alive. Get hands-on with Light Play — chase it, change it, play with it. Then slow down, soak up the atmos More

Ignite Fire Festival, Rochdale

Ignite Fire Festival sponsored by The Trade Centre UK will be transforming the square and gardens around Rochdale Town Hall, including new pathways and parkland on Broadfield Slopes. with more dazzling displays and activities for all the family. New additions for 2026 Immersive night-time trail, 'BODY,' takes centre stage. It will bring visitors on a jou More

Ashridge House Illuminated, Berkhamsted

Experience an all-new Illuminated experience at Ashridge House, inspired by the beloved Christmas poem ‘A Visit from St. Nicholas’ by Clement Clarke Moore. Follow a reimagined trail through the historic Ashridge Estate, where enchanting light, sound and storytelling bring festive wonder to life at every turn. As Hertfordshire's largest Christmas light tra More

A Trail of Tails: Christmas in the House, Dunham Massey

The tree has been disturbed, presents have disappeared, and there are mysterious clues to uncover. Follow the footprints, search the rooms and track down all the missing gifts to save Christmas on this adventure for the whole family. The event is included in Whole Property admission (House, Park and Gardens ticket). Free for National Trust members. No bookin More

Light Night Wigan, Wigan

Light Night Wigan is curated and produced by Things That Go On Things, in collaboration with Wigan Council. The programme, now in its 6th year, takes place across Wigan Town Centre presenting artworks from local, national and international artists to inspire and delight audiences of all ages. More

Barnsley Bright Nights, Barnsley

Barnsley Bright Nights is South Yorkshire’s biggest free annual light art festival, attracting live audiences of over 25,000 people. Started in 2018, the two-day festival is now an established highlight of Barnsley’s town centre cultural events programme, featuring co-curated artworks, installations and performances across the thriving town centre. Bar More