River of Light returns to Liverpool with 13 illuminated installations
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 14:38 · Archive
Liverpool's River of Light festival runs from 23 to 31 October with 13 free illuminated artworks across the city.
Liverpool's River of Light festival returns from 23 October to 1 November. The free festival features 13 illuminated art installations, with the BBC reporting nine are new this year. The theme is 'Together'.
The displays will be lit between 5pm and 9pm each evening. Locations include Pier Head, Royal Albert Dock, Exchange Flags, Williamson Square, St Paul's Square and Liverpool ONE. The festival is expanding into new areas across the city, stretching beyond the waterfront into the city centre.
Cllr Harry Doyle, Liverpool City Council's cabinet member for health, wellbeing and culture, said the council is proud to stage something ambitious that is free, accessible and enjoyable for residents and visitors of all ages. He expressed hope that friends and families would see the artworks that transform the city into 'a spectacular giant outdoor gallery'. No tickets are needed to attend.
How it is being reported
- Lighting up Liverpool: River of Light returnsRiver of Light returns with 13 artworks and a trail reaching further into Liverpool.BBC Merseyside · 20 Oct, 15:08
- River of Light 2026 map shows exact location of every installationRiver of Light returns to Liverpool this week with key areas of the city centre and waterfront being includedLiverpool Echo · 20 Oct, 11:51
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