The UK’s light art biennial returned to Durham from 16 -19 November 2023

Led by world-renowned artists Ai Weiwei and Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, the programme featured over 40 installations.  Lumiere 2023 was the biggest yet in Durham, extending beyond the city to Bishop Auckland, as the inaugural spotlight on the wider Durham County.    

THE FREE LUMIERE APP WAS THE MUST-HAVE COMPANION TO NAVIGATE YOUR VISIT

The new Lumiere app gave visitors access to an interactive map of all the installations as well as live updates throughout the event.

1.3 million +

Total audience since 2009

403

Artworks since 2009

Nearly 14,000

Community participants since 2009

£55 million

Economic impact since 2009