A dazzling chance to celebrate your city!

12-15 March 2025
#lightupleicester

After more than 80,000 visitors came to explore extraordinary artworks across Leicester’s city centre in 2022, Light Up Leicester returns in March 2025! Get ready to see Leicester’s streets transformed again with spectacular sights and experiences.

Over four magical nights, Leicester’s streets will be filled with breathtaking illuminated artworks, captivating performances, and interactive events for everyone to enjoy.

Our partners

Light Up Leicester is presented by Leicester City Council, BID Leicester, Leicester Cathedral and Art Reach. It is made possible through the generous support of Arts Council England, the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Global Streets, PPL PRS and our headline sponsor Highcross.