Over 50 artists have contributed to this year’s event, which has seen some of the city’s most recognisable buildings transformed into dazzling spectacles.
The theme for this year’s Light Night Leeds is “Future Dreaming”, inspired by Leeds 2023 and with a series of pieces from around the globe which imagine how Leeds and the rest of the world might look in the future.
The free event – which is held across the city – will also take place this evening. For more information visit the Light Night website.
Check out our pictures from the first night of the event below:
The free event – which is held across the city – will also take place this evening. For more information visit the Light Night website.
13. UK's largest
Last night marked the start of the 19th instalment of the cultural showpiece, which has grown to become the UK's largest annual arts and light festival. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
14. More to come
Light Night will continue this evening (Friday). Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
15. 'A spectacle unlike any other'
Jonathan Pryor, the council's deputy leader, said: “Each year, Light Night sets the standard for culture in Leeds, transforming some of the city’s best loved locations and bringing thousands of people together to enjoy a spectacle which is truly unlike any other." Photo: Leeds City Council Photo: Jonathan Pryor
16. 'Beautiful, engaging and inspiring'
“Light Night also typifies the unique capacity of the arts to unite people of all ages, from all walks of life in celebration of an experience which is beautiful, engaging and inspiring." Photo: Leeds City Council Photo: Leeds City Council
17. 'Outstanding showcase'
“The impact Light Night has on our local businesses and economy and its role in massively raising the profile of the city can also not be underestimated. As our LEEDS 2023 Year of Culture enters its final phase, Light Night has one again been an outstanding showcase for Leeds which city can be proud of.” Photo: Leeds City Council