Over 50 artists have contributed to this year’s event, which has seen some of the city’s most recognisable buildings transformed into dazzling spectacles.
The theme for this year’s Light Night Leeds is “Future Dreaming”, inspired by Leeds 2023 and with a series of pieces from around the globe which imagine how Leeds and the rest of the world might look in the future.
The free event – which is held across the city – will also take place this evening. For more information visit the Light Night website.
Check out our pictures from the first night of the event below:
7. Light Night Leeds
This year's is the 19th Light Night event to take place in the city. Photo: Jonathan Gawhtorpe Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
8. Leeds Light Night. Enchanted Glade a magical installation co-produced with the British Library in Park Square, Leeds. Photographed for the Yorkshire Post by Jonathan Gawthorpe. 13th October 2023.
Each of Light Night’s installations took in a series of zones across the city centre, with a number generously sponsored by a local business or organisation. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
9. Huge turnout
The two-night event regularly attracts over 100,000 people to the city centre. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
10. Artists from all over the world
Artists from across the world contributed pieces to this year's event. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
11. 'Future Dreaming'
The theme for this year’s event is “Future Dreaming”, with more than 50 compelling and imaginative creations which explore how Leeds and the rest of the world might look in the future. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
12. Park Square
Park Square was lit up by a magical installation entitled Enchanted Glade, co-produced with the British Library, which goes back in time to the ancient forest of Leodis, with visitors strolling through a tranquil glade filled with glowing flowers, fairies, and mystical stone circles. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe