Blog (Lumiere) - This is Durham

We catch up with 2015 BRILIANT winner and “Big Knitter”, Victoria MacLeod to discuss how she created her epic artwork.

With less than a week to go before Lumiere, we caught up with festival producers Artichoke about this year’s 10th anniversary edition. 

The full Lumiere programme is now live! To celebrate we're shining a light on what installations not too miss. 

If you think you know Durham, think again! 

2019 is set to be an unmissable year, with a packed programme of festivals, events and openings -  you’re certain to have an unforgettable time on a short break in Durham.

Durham is set to shine on the world stage again, as Durham City hosts its most ambitious ever Lumiere light festival in 2019, featuring a selection of some favourites from the past decade of festivals.

If you’re staying in Durham this weekend for Lumiere and want to see other attractions that Durham has to offer during the day, here’s a handy guide highlighting what’s on from Friday to Sunday.

With just hours to go until Lumiere returns to Durham, we take a nostalgic look back in time at Lumiere highlights of previous years.

There’s a variety of events in Durham this weekend including public fireworks displays - and fantastic daytime and evening activities.

A dazzling programme of spectacular light installations, artwork and events has officially been revealed ahead of this year’s Durham Lumiere.