Leeds Light Night 2022: live updates as light shows take over the city centre
Events are taking place all over Leeds – and the YEP is right in the heart of the action.
They are separated into individual zones, with several shows taking place within each zone.
Here is our live blog which will keep you up to date:
Light Night, Leeds
Key Events
Relive the night
In the meantime, enjoy some of the amazing sights from yesterday’s celebrations.
11 breathtaking pictures as Leeds Light Night takes over the city centre
The streets of Leeds were transformed into a spectacular illuminated playground last night as tens of thousands of people were captivated by one of the country’s biggest arts events.
Light Night continues
This happy chappy looks like he’s just heard Light Night events will continue later today!
11 best pictures
The stunning return of Light Night saw some of the city’s most recognisable buildings lit up.
11 breathtaking pictures as Leeds Light Night takes over the city centre
The streets of Leeds were transformed into a spectacular illuminated playground last night as tens of thousands of people were captivated by one of the country’s biggest arts events.
Burning ring of fire!
As part of the celebrations, this brave soul decided to partake in a spot of fire jumping!
Just look at this!
Stunning capture by Bronagh Daly of the light show on the side of the Queens Hotel.
Rainbow king!
There’s nobody in Leeds more illuminated than Andy Savage, who is making an occasion of his first ever Light Night.
“I’ve been meaning to come here for years,” he said.
“It took me about 20 hours of wiring and soldering to put this together but it makes people smile!
“Millennium Square is where I’m heading next!”
Power of Poetry
Robert Montgomery’s Power of Poetry outside Leeds Town Hall is part of a series of poems which explore different aspects of the game of Rugby League.
Walk the dinosaur
“I want to see all the lights and I want to see dinosaurs!”
The demands of four-year-old Howard Keenan may not be met in full, but we’re sure he’ll have plenty of fun!
Enthusiastic visitors
Light Night fan Amreen Tai said: “We came last year - we came to the big interactive one in Millennium Square, and were basically pushing children out of the way to play on it - sorry!
“This year we are trying to plan it a little bit more - we are going to Trinity then walking up to Millennium Square”
Send us your pics!
So I’m on liveblog duties until 8pm, so unfortunately can’t be at the event 😭 - so I’m hoping you guys who are in Leeds city centre can really help me enjoy the full light night experience by sending your photos and thoughts on the events you see - I’m on [email protected], or on twitter @reporterrichb.
Alternatively, keep an eagle eye out and say “hi” to our roving reporter Abi Whistance, who will be dashing from event to event!