We are excited to welcome you once again to our spectacular Winter Lights festival. For our ninth edition, the trail will take you on a journey through 12 spectacular temporary installations, as well as our ever-popular permanent light artworks. Showcasing some of the most innovative light artists across the globe, our 2025 festival explores the transformative and otherworldly qualities of art and light, featuring portals, black holes and mirages.
On the boundary between real and surreal, the line-up will take you from a towering stack of bathtubs pulsing with light and sound, through to Westferry Circus where you can encounter a mesmerising tornado of lights orbiting a pylon, immerse yourself amongst panels of sari fabric and luminous threads on Wren Landing, be dazzled by an iridescent mirage on Montgomery Square, experience a bird in flight and be transported through a portal in Wood Wharf. Finish off the tour at our newly opened Eden Dock, where you can marvel at a 20m wide sink hole encircled by light.
Winter Lights is free to visit, the map is now available to download, alternatively you’ll be able to pick one up from our friendly event stewards when you arrive. The installations will be open 5-10pm daily.
The festival can get very busy on weekends, so we strongly encourage you to visit during the week for the best experience.
Download the Winter Lights Installations Map here
Download the Winter Lights Brochure for full installation information here
As well as the stunning installations, there will be some sweet treats and hot drinks along the way. Visit the Mmy food market at Harbour Quay Gardens for a delicious selection of street food. Choose from Mexican dishes, gourmet burgers, and other hot meals. Don’t miss the freshly made hot donuts too. If you’re looking for something a bit more substantial or to break up the trail, book a table in one of the many cafés, bars, and restaurants at Canary Wharf and enjoy a hearty meal or refreshing cocktail. We recommend booking early as it can get very busy during the event.
Download the Food and Drink Map here
If you want to make a day of it, we recommend visiting Canary Wharf’s magical Ice Rink in Canada Square Park, Electric Shuffle next to Cabot Square, Fairgame on Fisherman’s Walk, THE CUBE in Wood Wharf, or K1 Speed in Cabot Place. Rather stick with art? Explore our fantastic, free-to-visit permanent collection of over 100 artworks.
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