Light Night 2026: Spectacular pictures as Leeds is transformed

Leeds Light Night is back for two nights of spectacular lightshows, art installations and projections illuminating the city centre.

The two-night event began on Wednesday (October 28), with several landmarks transformed by colourful displays.

It returns on Thursday, giving those who missed out on the first night another chance to enjoy the festivities.

Here are 19 colourful pictures from day one of Leeds Light Night 2026:

5. Leeds Light Night 2026

Shops on Briggate are lit up with projections. | Yorkshire Evening Post Photo: Gerard Binks

Colourful projections on Briggate. | Yorkshire Evening Post Photo: Gerard Binks

A light show lights up Civic Hall as crowds watch from Millennium Square. | Yorkshire Evening Post Photo: Gerard Binks

Civic Hall projections. | Yorkshire Evening Post Photo: Gerard Binks