Guinness Homes is proud to sponsor Light Night Leeds 2025. This free two-night festival transforms Leeds city centre with spectacular light installations, performances and interactive artworks. Our sponsorship supports the Enchanted Woodland installation by performance artists Chicks On Sticks (UK).
The Leeds Light Night event will take place on Wednesday 22 October and Thursday 23 October 2025, from 6pm to 10pm each evening.
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What to Expect from the Enchanted Woodland
In the Enchanted Woodland, giant illuminated animals roam through the Briggate Zone in Leeds city centre. A towering stag, an enormous friendly bear, and a lively drumming squirrel will wander along Albion Place and King Edward Street, greeting festival visitors.
This roaming street performance invites visitors to see the city streets in a new way, meeting magical creatures brought to life on stilts and lit by beautiful glowing designs. The performance will run three times each night:
- 6.10pm to 6.40pm
- 7.20pm to 7.50pm
- 8.30pm to 9pm
About Light Night Leeds
Light Night Leeds began in 2005 and has grown into one of the largest annual arts events in the city. Each year, different zones are transformed through projections, sculptures, live music, dance and street art. The event is completely free, making it accessible for all ages.
In 2024, the festival welcomed 210,000 visitors, generated £5.4 million for the local economy, and reached over 700,000 people online.
Visiting the Festival
The Briggate Zone is one of several themed areas across the city. This location will host the Enchanted Woodland, along with other performances, installations and interactive experiences.
Festival maps and up-to-date visitor information will be available on the official website www.lightnightleeds.co.uk. Information points will be situated at busy areas such as Leeds Train Station and Millennium Square.
Travel options include:
- Park and Ride services from Elland Road and Stourton.
- Leeds Water Taxi between Leeds Station and Leeds Dock.
- City centre bus and train links.
Follow and Share
Festival organisers encourage visitors to share photos and videos on social media using:
- #LightNightLeeds
- #LNL2025
- #BriggateZone
- #LightNightLeeds25
Tag official accounts to be featured:
- Instagram: @LightNightLeeds
- Facebook: @LightNightLeeds
- TikTok: @LightNightLeeds
- YouTube: @LightNightLeedsOG
Why Guinness Homes is Involved
Guinness Homes supports events that bring communities together. We are helping keep Light Night Leeds free to attend and helps bring world-class public art to the streets.
Through the sponsorship of the Enchanted Woodland, we aim to bring joy to thousands of visitors, encourage creativity, and provide unforgettable moments for people of all ages.
Visitors can experience this at no cost, enjoy the city centre transformed by light and creativity, and take part in one of Leeds’ most loved annual events.
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