Light Night Leeds to celebrate city's landmarks

Leeds Civic Hall will host a new projection featuring books from the British Library's collection

Some of Leeds' most recognisable buildings are set to be celebrated during the city's annual Light Night event.

Under the theme of "landmarks", the festival aims to draw attention to some of the city's historic civic buildings, modern architecture and public spaces.

The Queens Hotel will provide a backdrop for a projection marking 200 years of the modern railway, with Leeds Civic Hall hosting an installation created using books from the British Library's collection.

The event, which includes projections, light artworks, performances and interactive pieces, will take place on 23 and 24 October between 18:00 and 22:00 BST.

The Queens Hotel projection, called One Second Lovestory, is by German artist Dirk Rauscher and captures the moment when "two people's eyes meet at a busy train station".

An estimated 210,400 people attended the 2024 edition over two days, an increase of 5% from 2023 numbers.

The latest edition will be the 21st Light Night Leeds event

Leeds City Council called the festival a "collective experience which celebrates artistic ingenuity and the power of the arts to unite".

"Light Night Leeds is an event which truly exemplifies the very best of culture and life in the city, bringing thousands of people together," a spokesperson said.

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