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

Led by world-renowned artists Ai Weiwei and Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, the programme features over 40 installations.  Lumiere 2023 will be the biggest yet in Durham, extending beyond the city to Bishop Auckland, as part of a regular biennial spotlight on the wider Durham County. Free for everyone to attend.    

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1 million

Total audience since 2009

363

Artworks since 2009

Over 12,000

Community participants since 2009

£37 million

Economic impact since 2009