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ENTER A WORLD OF COLOUR AND LIGHT.

Bright Nights is a series of incredible light installations and events across the city of Gloucester, offering hope, light and connection during the darkest time of the year.

Scroll down to explore our latest events.

What's On

WHAT'S ON

  • Gloucester Lantern Parade & Christmas Light Switch On
    Gloucester Lantern Parade & Christmas Light Switch On
    Gloucester Lantern Parade & Christmas Light Switch On
    Sat, 16 Nov
    Gloucester City Centre
    16 Nov 2024, 16:00 – 19:30
    Gloucester City Centre, Gloucester, UK
    16 Nov 2024, 16:00 – 19:30
    Gloucester City Centre, Gloucester, UK
    The Lantern Parade & Christmas Light Switch-On is back this year! Enchanted Winter Forest lanterns will light the streets of Gloucester to mark the start of the Festive season! 
  • Bright Nights - Tree Lanterns
    Bright Nights - Tree Lanterns
    Bright Nights - Tree Lanterns
    Sat, 16 Nov
    Gloucester
    16 Nov 2024, 16:40 – 31 Dec 2024, 23:50
    Gloucester, The Oxebode, Gloucester GL1, UK
    16 Nov 2024, 16:40 – 31 Dec 2024, 23:50
    Gloucester, The Oxebode, Gloucester GL1, UK
    The Bright Nights season begins with an installation from local Gloucester artist Helena Doyle.

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RECENT EVENTS

  • Food by the Fire: Good Friday Fish Fry & Lights
    Food by the Fire: Good Friday Fish Fry & Lights
    Food by the Fire: Good Friday Fish Fry & Lights
    Fri, 29 Mar
    All Nations Community Centre
    29 Mar 2024, 12:00 – 22:00
    All Nations Community Centre, Chase La/Eastern Av, Gloucester GL4 6PH, UK
    29 Mar 2024, 12:00 – 22:00
    All Nations Community Centre, Chase La/Eastern Av, Gloucester GL4 6PH, UK
    Fish Friday is getting HOT, HOT, HOT. Wrap up warm and join the All Nations Community Centre for a day of festivities and light-filled fun!
  • Food by the Fire: The Venture
    Food by the Fire: The Venture
    Food by the Fire: The Venture
    Wed, 27 Mar
    The Venture
    27 Mar 2024, 18:00 – 21:00
    The Venture, 50 Northfield Rd, Gloucester GL4 6TX, UK
    27 Mar 2024, 18:00 – 21:00
    The Venture, 50 Northfield Rd, Gloucester GL4 6TX, UK
    Gather at The Venture for a free night of food and play for families at The Venture's illuminated adventure playground.
  • Food by the Fire: Hope Springs Gathering
    Food by the Fire: Hope Springs Gathering
    Food by the Fire: Hope Springs Gathering
    Sat, 23 Mar
    Gloucester Park
    23 Mar 2024, 18:00 – 21:00
    Gloucester Park, Gloucester Pk, Gloucester GL1, UK
    23 Mar 2024, 18:00 – 21:00
    Gloucester Park, Gloucester Pk, Gloucester GL1, UK
    Fire pit in the park! Celebrate the season of change with dance, comedy, storytelling, drumming and fire performers, all around the fire pit. With delicious food from The Venture Eats Well Wagon and Park Café. Oh, and toasted marshmallows too!
  • Food by the Fire: Food Dock
    Food by the Fire: Food Dock
    Food by the Fire: Food Dock
    Thu, 21 Mar
    Food Dock
    21 Mar 2024, 18:00 – 21:00
    Food Dock, 23 Commercial Rd, The Docks, Gloucester GL1 2EP, UK
    21 Mar 2024, 18:00 – 21:00
    Food Dock, 23 Commercial Rd, The Docks, Gloucester GL1 2EP, UK
    Enjoy the delicious hospitality of the incredible independent food and drink business of Food Dock, while witnessing the unveiling of a stunning new light sculpture that will illuminate Gloucester Docks from atop Food Dock's roof.
  • The Tree of Light
    The Tree of Light
    The Tree of Light
    Sat, 18 Nov
    Kings Square
    18 Nov 2023, 17:00 – 18:00
    Kings Square, Kings Square, Gloucester GL1 1RP, UK
    18 Nov 2023, 17:00 – 18:00
    Kings Square, Kings Square, Gloucester GL1 1RP, UK
    Watch the illumination ceremony of this huge tree adorned with thousands of lights. A symbol to bring hope and light at the darkest time of year.
  • Gloucester Lantern Procession & Christmas Lights Switch-On
    Gloucester Lantern Procession & Christmas Lights Switch-On
    Gloucester Lantern Procession & Christmas Lights Switch-On
    Sat, 18 Nov
    Across the City Centre
    18 Nov 2023, 16:30 – 18:30
    Across the City Centre, Southgate St, Gloucester GL1, UK
    18 Nov 2023, 16:30 – 18:30
    Across the City Centre, Southgate St, Gloucester GL1, UK
    Step into the 12 Days of Christmas with this year's Lantern Procession and Christmas Lights Switch-On, with entertainment, music and activities for all the family.
  • Love in Kings Square
    Love in Kings Square
    Love in Kings Square
    Sat, 18 Nov
    Kings Square
    18 Nov 2023, 13:00 – 18:00
    Kings Square, Kings Square, Gloucester GL1 1RP, UK
    18 Nov 2023, 13:00 – 18:00
    Kings Square, Kings Square, Gloucester GL1 1RP, UK
    Free festive activities and a huge twelve-metre illuminated beating heart, with a spectacular aerialist show inside it!
  • Make Your Own Lanterns
    Make Your Own Lanterns
    Make Your Own Lanterns
    Sat, 18 Nov
    Eastgate Shopping Centre
    18 Nov 2023, 13:00 – 16:00
    Eastgate Shopping Centre, 22 Eastgate St, Gloucester GL1 1PA, UK
    18 Nov 2023, 13:00 – 16:00
    Eastgate Shopping Centre, 22 Eastgate St, Gloucester GL1 1PA, UK
    Make your perfect lantern for this year's Lantern Procession.
  • We Are Gathered Here
    We Are Gathered Here
    We Are Gathered Here
    Fri, 20 Oct
    St Nicholas' Church
    20 Oct 2023, 11:00 – 28 Oct 2023, 19:00
    St Nicholas' Church, St Nicholas' Church, Westgate St, Gloucester GL1 2PG, UK
    20 Oct 2023, 11:00 – 28 Oct 2023, 19:00
    St Nicholas' Church, St Nicholas' Church, Westgate St, Gloucester GL1 2PG, UK
    An unusual and atmospheric art installation will be available to view in the beautiful ancient St Nicholas' Church.
  • Bright Nights Recommends: Light Eternal
    Bright Nights Recommends: Light Eternal
    Bright Nights Recommends: Light Eternal
    Thu, 19 Oct
    Gloucester Cathedral
    19 Oct 2023, 18:15 – 28 Oct 2023, 22:00
    Gloucester Cathedral, 12 College Grn, Gloucester GL1 2LX, UK
    19 Oct 2023, 18:15 – 28 Oct 2023, 22:00
    Gloucester Cathedral, 12 College Grn, Gloucester GL1 2LX, UK
    Experience Gloucester Cathedral as you've never seen it before with an incredible new light show commissioned for this incredible building.
  • Windows Through Time
    Windows Through Time
    Windows Through Time
    Thu, 19 Oct
    Across Westgate Street
    19 Oct 2023, 16:00 – 26 Oct 2023, 15:50
    Across Westgate Street, Westgate St, Gloucester GL1, UK
    19 Oct 2023, 16:00 – 26 Oct 2023, 15:50
    Across Westgate Street, Westgate St, Gloucester GL1, UK
    Experience the history of Westgate Street with this immersive light installation by renowned light artist Jack Wimperis.

CHECK OUT PREVIOUS BRIGHT NIGHTS

We've been bringing light-based art to Gloucester since 2020, with thousands of families mesmerised and entertained by our installations and events.

Tap the images to see some of our previous events, or watch the video, to get a flavour of what you'll experience.

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