Lumiere Festival FAQs

Answers to all your Lumiere questions.

Festival Questions

  • What is Lumiere Durham?

    Lumiere is the UK’s largest light festival. Since the first Lumiere in 2009, it has transformed the historic city of Durham every other year with a programme of light installations created by local and international artists who reimagine buildings and public spaces.

  • When will the next Lumiere take place?

    Lumiere returns to Durham 18th – 21st November 2021.

  • Who makes Lumiere happen?

    Lumiere is produced by Artichoke, a registered charity and the UK’s largest artistic production company producing work in the public realm. In Durham Lumiere is commissioned by Durham County Council and supported by Arts Council England and a raft of other sponsors and supporters.

  • How often does Lumiere happen?

    Lumiere has taken place in Durham every two years since 2009 and has become a biennial highlight in the cultural calendar of the North East, with audiences and artworks growing in number each year.

  • Will it be free?

    Yes, the event will be completely free for the public to attend.

How to stay in touch with Lumiere

  • What are the Lumiere social media handles?

    Follow:

    @artichoketrust on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

    Get the latest updates at #LumiereDurham

  • How can I receive the latest Lumiere news?

    Join our Lumiere mailing list by visiting the Lumiere website homepage and clicking ‘sign up’.