Festival & Performance Listings

Birmingham Light Festival, Birmingham

Birmingham Light Festival returns to brighten up the dark winter nights! From 6pm - 10pm on 12 - 15 Feb 2026, Birmingham Light Festival will transform a series of city centre locations into a free, spectacular gallery of illuminated artworks for all to enjoy and explore. More

Bristol Light Festival, Bristol

Bristol Light Festival returns in 2026 with its boldest edition yet, for ten magical nights between Thursday 19th – Saturday 28th February. For the first time thanks to the newly unified Bristol Business Improvement District (BID), the festival programme will span the city, including Redcliffe, Cabot Circus, Park Street, Spike Island and Portland Square, tra More

Light Up Fest, Birmingham

After last year’s unforgettable premiere that brought communities together to fill Cannon Hill Park with light, movement and joy, we simply couldn’t wait to bring it back. Light Up Fest is a vibrant, community-driven celebration presented by Autin Dance Theatre, co-commissioned by Midlands Arts Centre and kindly sponsored by Eversheds Sutherland. Retur More

Illuminate Oldham, Oldham

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. Explor More

University of East London After Dark Festival 2026, London

The University of East London After Dark Festival is returning on Thursday 26 February 2026 with a new programme, The Four Elements: Fire, Water, Air and Earth. The Four Elements: Fire, Water, Air and Earth Thursday 26 February 2026 5pm–8pm Docklands Campus, University of East London, University Way, London E16 2RD UEL After Dark returns this winter More

Light Up Kilburn 2026, London

Brighten up your winter evenings with a free lights festival! Light Up Kilburn 2026 returns to Kilburn Grange Park for its second edition, following the success of the inaugural 2024 festival. This family-friendly celebration of light, sound and creativity will transform the park into a captivating experience, featuring inspiring artworks by local artists More

Winter Fresh Air Festival, Brightlingsea

After four unforgettable summers, Fresh Air Festival is turning up the magic with our first-ever Winter Edition! ❄️✨ Expect dazzling illuminated street theatre, spectacular winter parades, live music, vibrant stalls, and plenty more surprises to light up the season. More