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 performance 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

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!