Nottingham Light Night 2025

Welcome to Nottingham Light Night 2025!

🗓️ Dates: Friday 28 February & Saturday 1 March 2025
⏰ Time: From dusk till late
📍 Location: Across Nottingham city centre
🎟️ Admission: FREE

This free, family-friendly event invites everyone to experience Nottingham like never before, with glowing installations, interactive displays, and live performances illuminating the city's landmarks, streets, and hidden corners.

Download the event guide here.

Highlights you don't want to miss

⭐ Primal Future at Old Market Square
Imagine the iconic Council House transformed into a living, breathing canvas. Featuring dynamic dance, cutting-edge motion graphics, and an electrifying electronic soundtrack, this stunning projection is a must-see. Created by local talent Tom Dale Company and Vent Media, in collaboration with Nottingham Trent University and the University of Nottingham, it’s a spectacular fusion of light, sound, and movement.

⭐ Orbit at Nottingham Castle
Prepare to be wowed as the Castle is illuminated with a jaw-dropping projection that takes you from the birth of the universe to humanity’s journey into space. Created by Inspire Youth Arts, Urban Projections, and music producer Kirk Spencer, Orbit blends the ancient and the cosmic in a mesmerizing display.

⭐ Firefly Field by the Robin Hood Statue
Step into a glowing world where countless shimmering lights mimic the dance of nocturnal fireflies. This enchanting display by Studio Toer from the Netherlands will spark wonder for kids and adults alike.

⭐ Continuum at Sneinton Market Square
Get lost in a mirrored, geometric maze of light and sound! This interactive installation is from the same creators who brought the popular illumaphonium and Halo to Light Night in previous years. Continuum’s luminescent structures react to your movements, creating a sensory experience.

As night falls, the city’s new Green Heart will come to life with the enchanting glow of Nocturnals - magical inflatable creatures that blend art and light to mesmerise visitors of all ages.

Right next to the Green Heart, the Robin Hood Youth Orchestra will set the mood at Nottingham Central Library. With 80 talented musicians performing under an ambient glow, their music will fill the evening air and echo down Collin Street.

For those who love nature, step into Sunshine on a Fallen Tree at Nottingham College Fletchers Theatre. Created by Pif-Paf, this breathtaking installation honours the endangered Ash tree, weaving light and sound to tell a moving story of loss, renewal, and hope. Take a moment to pause, reflect, and feel inspired by nature’s resilience.

Over at Trinity Square, unleash your inner musician with Giant Chimes, an interactive percussion experience crafted by City Arts and musician Michael Davis. Plus, enjoy a specially commissioned soundtrack to set the scene!

At Nottingham Contemporary, prepare to be dazzled by Infinite Valley - a psychedelic liquid light show created by artists from BACKLIT. And just around the corner, St Mary’s Church is lighting up with stunning choral performances, a sensory experience from the Nottingham Boys’ Brigade and Girls’ Association, and Biolluminate -a hydroponic light display featuring plant recordings!

Art lovers won’t want to miss Art Matters, a powerful exhibition by Bluecoat Aspley Academy students, on display at Sneinton Market Avenues. And for an extra dose of excitement, head to Brewhouse Yard for breathtaking circus dance performances by Lumen Array - plus the ever-popular Lightsaber duels!

Adding even more colour to the city, It’s in Nottingham presents Light It Up Duckie - a playful and eye-catching installation featuring giant yellow ducks in shop windows across the city centre. Local businesses have put their own creative spin on them, decorating and naming their ducks to turn each one into a unique work of art. Explore the charming displays and share your favourites on social media using #LightItUpDuckie

There are many more installations and activities to experience across the city centre, including Nottingham Trent University’s Design & Digital Arts Building, Green’s Windmill, Nottingham College School of Art & Design, St Peter’s Church, and Nottingham Cathedral.

With illuminated streets, stunning window art, and an exciting lineup of performances, this is a night when Nottingham truly shines! ✨🌟

Plan your visit

To help you make the most of your adventure, the free It’s in Nottingham app is your go-to guide. Download it on iOS or Android to plan your itinerary and learn more about all the installations. Prefer a printed guide? Download it here or pick one up from the Tourism Centre on Smithy Row or other key spots during the event.

Plan your journey

Catch the bus to Light Night for just £3 (single fare) with NCT or trentbarton.

NCT also offers a Grouprider ticket which covers up to 5 people for £8.50
(2 adults and up to 3 children) for unlimited all-day travel in the City Zone or
£12.50 for a Network Grouprider - unlimited all-day travel across all NCT services in the City Zone and Outer Zone, including Loughborough, East Leake, Burton Joyce, Lambley, Woodborough, Calverton and Southwell.

NET Tram also offers a Group Ticket for £10 for one-day unlimited travel for 1 or 2 adults and up to 3 children. Mon-Fri after 4pm and weekends.

Broad Marsh Car Park - Special offer for Light Night

Pre-book your parking for just £7 and enjoy a hassle-free experience. No tickets, no cash, no contactless payments required! Simply enter your vehicle registration number when booking, and ANPR technology will handle the rest - letting you drive in and out with ease.

Book here.

Terms and conditions apply:

The offer is valid only on Friday 28 February and Saturday 1 March between 5:00 PM and 2:00 AM.

🔹 If you arrive on Friday at 5pm, you must leave before 2am on Saturday.
🔹 If you arrive on Saturday at 5pm, you must leave before 2am on Sunday.

You can’t park before 5pm on either day to use this deal. Pre-booked customers only.

Mark your calendars, grab your family and friends, and join us for two nights of unforgettable experiences. Nottingham Light Night 2025 promises to be a magical journey for all ages - don’t miss it!

Nottingham Light Night is produced by It's in Nottingham and Nottingham City Council. The event is funded by the National Lottery through Arts Council England, It's in Nottingham, and Nottingham City Council. Cultural organisations across the city also support the event.