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LUMIERE is a four-day festival that will brighten the historic city of Durham, bringing a sprinkle of winter magic to the North East. More than 50 artists will create a breathtaking series of installations, illuminations and performances using light. Lumiere will turn the city into a winter wonderland, transforming its stunning buildings, streets and riverbanks, with a nocturnal winter festival that will amaze residents and visitors alike.

Prepare to be dazzled…

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    Success!

    Lumiere was a huge success, with over 75,000 people flooding into Durham. Keep an eye on the blog for further updates.

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    Your feedback

    If you saw Lumiere over the weekend we would love to know what you thought. We have an on-line survey at http://www.ibyd.com/lumiere. We want your views to help us plan future events.

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    Festival Guide

    If you want to find out what went on at the festival, you can download a PDF version of the festival guide in the press release section of our Media page.

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    Sustainable Lumiere

    Artichoke is committed to minimising the environmental impact of our work. Click here to see how.