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Bristol Light Festival
Various locations throughout Bristol
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Bristol Light Festival will return Thursday 18 - Saturday 27 February, once again coinciding with the final weekend of February half-term.
The festival is free to attend, and all ages are welcome.
Keep an eye out here for more updates...
Dates: 18 - 27 February 2027
Location: Locations across Bristol city centre
Times: 5pm - 9:30pm daily
The festival returns from 18 - 27 February 2027, across two weekends, including the half term school holiday.
All artworks will be illuminated between 5pm and 9.30pm each evening.
We would recommend visiting the festival midweek and before 7pm each evening to avoid the busiest periods.
You do not need to book a ticket for Bristol Light Festival, the event is free to attend.
A map of the 2027 artworks will be released closer to the festival, we will link to it here!
Absolutely, all ages are welcome and will enjoy the interactive artworks.
You are welcome to bring your dog, although please be aware that the festival route can become crowded at peak times. Please check with indoor venues on their policy for allowing dogs.
Bristol Light Festival is founded by Bristol Business Improvement District (BID), and curated by the festival’s creative director, Katherine Jewkes.
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