Nottingham Light Night 2022 is confirmed as the event returns for its 14th year, taking place on Friday 4 and Saturday 5 February with the theme 'Rebel City'.
A number of light-based installations, performances and activities will take place right across the city.
The event will again take place over two nights as it did for the first time in 2020. It was cancelled last year due to covid.
The 'Rebel City' theme looks to explore Nottingham’s heritage as a hotbed of rebellion over the centuries and the way the city looks to do things differently today.
The Castle's history will come alive with ‘Fire Garden’ – produced by AndNow, a company which creates illuminating experiences all over the country. A fire trail will lead to the historic bandstand and reveal a huge ball of transparent red liquid suspended from the ceiling, illuminated by 100 lights.
In Old Market Square, Nonsuch Studios’ Rebel Heart will explore the questions “What makes a rebel?”, “What makes a rebellion?” and “What makes a rebel city?” That will use a wall of sound, light and projection.
States of Matter is an immersive installation at St Mary’s Church in the Lace Market exploring varying states of water from ice to steam, and the Tom Dale Company will take over Nottingham Contemporary with Urban Explorers - four youth dance groups performing alongside professional dancers combining visual art, projection and integrated dance celebrating movement and technology.
Plus, there are over 50 installations from Victoria Bus Station down to Canal Wharf and from the Robin Hood Statue to Green’s Windmill. There is even a piece in The Meadows at the Arkwright Street Allotments.
Organised by Nottingham City Council and sponsored by Nottingham Business Improvement District (BID), the event is also being supported with funding from the National Lottery through Arts Council England, the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) - The Welcome Back Fund, community groups, and city venues.
Visitors will be able to plan their visit, plan itineraries, and read more about the installations using the Light Night App. This will be available at the end of next week. The app will also contain listings for shops, restaurants, bars, and other entertainment venues that will be opening late in the city for Light Night. It is planned to include travel offers on trams, buses, and car parking.
There will also be an official guide and map available to download with a small number of pre-printed guides available from the Tourist Information Centre on the night.
Cllr David Mellen, leader of Nottingham City Council said: “I’m delighted that Light Night, after last year’s cancellation, is once again able to open up the city and offer some fun and some warmth on two wintery evenings. It is a great free event, especially for families with young children. I’m looking forward to seeing our proud Rebel City out in force.”
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