The Bristol Light Festival has been a big annual highlight every year since 2021 so we are delighted that it is returning for its fourth year in 2024.
On the winter evenings every February, it has been fantastic to enjoy light, sound and colour provided by talented artists from the UK and beyond.
This year’s Bristol Light Festival, which attracted 250,000 visitors in 2023, runs for 10 days from 2 – 11 February.
Interactive and immersive light installations will be illuminated across the city centre every evening between 5-10pm.
Installations to enjoy at Bristol Light Festival 2024:
Pulse by This is Loop, Lloyds Amphitheatre
This 40-metre long immersive, audio-visual installation invites festival-goers to step inside enormous rings of light to experience a new perspective of Bristol.
Evanescent by Atelier Sisu, College Green
Visitors are invited to immerse themselves in the inflatable bubbles to explore our delicate world with a sense of play and wonder.
Ascendance by Studio McGuire, St Stephens Church
This world premiere light artwork features an astronaut floating in an imaginary galaxy of blooming flowers and shooting stars.
The Unfolding by SLX and Bristol Light Festival, Temple Church
The ruins of Temple Church will be transformed into a gentle, meditative experience thanks to a beautiful design by Alex Keighley from SLX accompanied by the music of Hannah Peel and Bristol-based Paraorchestra.
Emergence by This is Loop, Broadmead
This huge mirrored and completely reflective structure will provide attendees with a new perspective of a once-familiar space, plus a place of contemplation against the chaos of the outside world.
Elysian by Atelier Sisu, Quakers Friars at Cabot Circus
Head to this installation to walk through and under giant inflatable arches, which combine art and architecture to wow observers.
Swing Song by Tired Industries and Bristol Light Festival, Queen Square
The Bristol Light Festival favourite is back! The six much loved interactive swings will once again light up and play music as Bristolians and visitors swing together to create a beautiful symphony.
The Nectary by Alison Smith and Dr Chris Hassall, Queen Square
These giant glowing flowers highlight how listening to nature can increase understanding of the delicate ecosystems that are so crucial for our future.
WildLight by BBC Studios and Bristol Light Festival, Finzels Reach
Animals will escape TV screens into the area around Left Handed Giant in a celebration of the BBC’s Natural History Unit, which has been based in Bristol since 1957.
Bristol is Always a Good Idea by Real Hackney Dave, Valentine Bridge
Those crossing Valentine Bridge at Temple Quay will be reminded that “Bristol is always a Good Idea,” thanks to the work of Real Hackney Dave, inspired by the iconic ‘Good Idea’ print series.
Bristol Light Festival official beer
Bristol brewery Left Handed Giant has created the event’s official beer. ‘Vivid Beams’ is described as “a bright and balanced ale full of citrusy grapefruit and juicy berry character, using a blend of Citra, Huell Melon, Ella and Simcoe”. You will be able to grab a can at the Left Handed Giant bar while enjoying WildLight. It will also be available at Small Bar, 6 O’clock Gin At The Glassboat, and Bristol Harbour Hotel.
Find out more
You can download a map showing the location of all the installations here.
Full information about the festival can be found at www.bristollightfestival.org
Bristol Light Festival was founded by Bristol City Centre Business Improvement District (BID) and is presented in partnership with Redcliffe & Temple BID. The festival’s artwork partners are Broadmead BID and Cabot Circus, with Visit Bristol the media partner. The festival is curated by Katherine Jewkes.
