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Lumiere Durham is returning in 2025

For its 9th edition, a brand new programme promises to feed the imagination with magic and joy, transforming the city into an illuminated art gallery with spectacular artworks and exclusive commissions by UK and internationally renowned artists. This year, Lumiere 2025 will continue to enchant visitors and locals in a revised format, taking place over three evenings, from Thursday to Saturday, 13-15 November.

Calendar icon November

Calendar icon Thursday 13th November

Thu 13th

5pm - 6pm

6pm - 7pm

7pm - 8pm

8pm - 9pm

Calendar icon Friday 14th November

Fri 14th

5pm - 6pm

6pm - 7pm

7pm - 8pm

8pm - 9pm

Calendar icon Saturday 15th November

Sat 15th

5pm - 6pm

6pm - 7pm

7pm - 8pm

8pm - 9pm

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*Tickets are free, with a £1.50 booking fee applied.

THIS YEAR AT LUMIERE

Two people look at a light installation at night - the artwork resembles a bonfire. Two people look at a light installation at night - the artwork resembles a bonfire.

ELEMENTAL NATURE

5. Sign

Vendel & De Wolf (The Netherlands)

A crowd of people stands in a plaza at night, watching a large, curved LED screen. The screen is displaying a vibrant, abstract light show with swirling patterns in shades of electric blue and white. The figures in the foreground are silhouetted against the bright light of the screen, with the one in the center reaching out as if to touch it. In the background, there are other people, buildings, and a few small, glowing spotlights on the ground. A crowd of people stands in a plaza at night, watching a large, curved LED screen. The screen is displaying a vibrant, abstract light show with swirling patterns in shades of electric blue and white. The figures in the foreground are silhouetted against the bright light of the screen, with the one in the center reaching out as if to touch it. In the background, there are other people, buildings, and a few small, glowing spotlights on the ground.

Interactive

14. POINT OF (NO) RETURN

Anastasia Isachsen (Norway)

A person engages with an interactive light installation. It is a cube that resembles a waterfall digitally. A person engages with an interactive light installation. It is a cube that resembles a waterfall digitally.

Interactive

As Water Falls

Iregular (Canada)

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Access performance icon  ACCESSIBILITY

Everyone has different needs, and for 2025 we are working to share as much clear and factual access information as possible.

When booking Lumiere tickets, you will be asked if you have any access requirements. This information helps us to share tailored updates and guidance with you in advance of the event.

Please be aware that Durham is known for its cobbled, steep and winding streets, which can make getting around some installations more challenging. Wet weather may make surfaces slippery, and Lumiere takes place outdoors at night.

We are currently preparing detailed information about routes, sensory considerations, accessible parking, toilets, and more. This will be published closer to the event.