Birmingham Light Festival
2025
Our first edition of Birmingham Light Festival took place from 19 - 22 February 2025. 11 stunning installations transformed the city, while more than 50 vibrant events brought it to life. We partnered with over 49 fantastic organisations to make the magic happen and welcomed over 64,000 visits to our inaugural edition.
2025 Temporary Installations
These are the illuminated artworks that were available to see exclusively from 19–22 Feb 2025, from 6pm–10pm.
⏺︎ COLLECTIF SCALE
Flux
Snow Hill Square
⏺︎ STEVIE THOMPSON
Mycelium Network
St Paul's Square
⏺︎ LIZ HARRY
Positive Spin
Mailbox Birmingham
⏺︎ KAPPA
Un-Reel Access
New Street Station
⏺︎ KALEIDER
Twist & Shine
Centenary Square
⏺︎ ALL ENGLAND BADMINTON
Night Badminton
Centenary Square
⏺︎ OPUS
Floor is LAVA x Silent Disco
Centenary Square
⏺︎ EMERGENCY EXIT ARTS
Peace Poem
Hippodrome Square
Legacy Commissions
These are the illuminated artworks that still remain in place after the festival, as we seek to progressively brightening city spaces over time.
Events & Offers
We curated an unforgettable programme for Birmingham Light Festival 2025, brought to life by our extraordinary partners. From illuminated canal boats, spellbinding flashmobs and perfomance art to vibrant community trails and hands-on craft workshops, every event shone with creativity. Visitors embraced the festival’s inaugural edition in true style; sipping our exclusive ale, toasting with glowing cocktails and dining by candlelight as the city sparkled around them.
Gallery
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Gallery ●
With thanks to Festival Photographers, Lensi Photography and Irina Mackie.
Our 2025 Festival Partners & Supporters
Birmingham Light Festival 2025 would not have been possible without the support of the following organisations. A huge thank you to everyone who made the dream a reality in 2025!
