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.
Events took place right across Leeds, all separated into individual zones, with several shows taking place within each zone.
The stunning return of Light Night saw some of the city’s most recognisable buildings and spaces host a programme of 50 jaw-dropping artworks from across the world, each identifying with the theme Playful City.
YEP photographer Bruce Rollinson was there to capture the most breathtaking moments.
YEP photographer Bruce Rollinson was there to capture the most breathtaking moments.
5. Briggate
Dear Leeds by James Clancy Design in Briggate. Picture: Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson
At Leeds Civic Hall, visitors got a chance to take control of LUX, a high tech homage to the classic video games of the 1980s, played out across the historic building’s impressive façade. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
The imposing 172 year-old lifting tower on Wellington Place, once used to hoist wagons from the higher level passenger line at the original Leeds Central railway station hosted Zauberin des Mondes, a spellbinding modern twist to the tale of Rapunzel made by artists from Leeds’s twin city of Lille. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
The first night of the two-night event was aimed at bringing people together and encouraging visitors to interact with the city in a series of new, fun and innovative ways. Photo: Bruce Rollinson