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:

9. Leeds Light Night 2026

Workshops at Leeds City Library. | Yorkshire Evening Post Photo: Gerard Binks

Emilia Allanson, 11, and Sienna Allanson, 7, at the Leeds City Library workshop. | Yorkshire Evening Post Photo: Gerard Binks

Romie Lee, 10 and Georgia Slater, 9, from Leeds with lightsabres. | Yorkshire Evening Post Photo: Gerard Binks

Lit-up trees on Millennium Square. | Yorkshire Evening Post Photo: Gerard Binks