Liverpool: River of Light
Date: 23.10.26 - 1.11.26
Time: 00:00
Location: Liverpool, Water Street, Liverpool
River of Light – the iconic light art festival – will return to the streets of Liverpool this autumn under the theme of ‘Together’.
Between 23 October – 1 November, tens of thousands of visitors will once again explore the city and experience the giant outdoor art gallery, which has become a staple of Liverpool’s annual events calendar since 2018.
This year’s trail is set to be bigger and better than ever as River of Light partners with Liverpool ABID to expand into new locations. Artworks will move beyond the waterfront and spread across the city centre, with new sites including Williamson Square and St Pauls Square.
All artworks commissioned for 2026 will use light to bring people together in a joyful way, and details of the first three artworks have now been unveiled – all of which are European or UK premieres. The wider programme of artworks will be announced in the coming weeks.
