Winter Lights is free to attend, no ticket or pre-booking required, just turn up and enjoy.

The installations will be switched on between 5-10pm daily.

Winter Lights can get very busy on weekends so we would strongly recommend visiting on a weekday if you can. Visitors can take advantage of off-peak offers from Monday to Wednesday, including 20% off food from Winter Lights Bites traders, plus 3 hours free parking when you spend £10 at Waitrose.

Download a map in January to help guide you or pick one up from our event stewards when you arrive. The map lists the locations of our artworks as well as all the important things you might need whilst you are here such as our toilets and baby changing facilities.

The map suggests a route which will take two to three hours to complete (depending on crowd numbers and how many photos you want to take).

The trail is fully accessible. For accessibility information about each installation please speak to the event steward on site.

An accessible map will be available to download from our website in January, or alternatively, pick up an A3 printout from our Info Point outside the Jubilee Line Station during the festival hours.

Canary Wharf is home to hundreds of cafés, bars and restaurants. You’ll find options for grab-and-go, quick bites, sit down dinners, hot drinks, or refreshing cocktails. To view the full list, check out our Eat & Drink directory. Alongside the bars, cafés and restaurants, Winter Lights Bites food stalls will pop up across Montgomery Square, Jubilee Park and Union Square, serving global street food from wood-fired pizzas and jerk chicken to Moroccan dishes, plus sweet treats including crêpes and crumble.

Getting to Canary Wharf is easy with a vast number of transport options and car parks. Visit our transport page for full details.

The installations are exhibited throughout Canary Wharf, so when you arrive, lookout for the signage and event stewards to help guide you.

– Warm and water-proof clothing

– Comfy shoes for walking

– A reusable cup/ water bottle

Due to the number of people expected to attend, we kindly ask you to travel light and if possible, leave behind:

– Pushchairs

– Large bags

– Umbrellas

– Dogs and other pets (excluding assistance animals)

– Bicycles, skateboards and scooters

Our event is outdoors so please wrap up warm as we aim to go ahead with the event whatever the weather. In extreme weather conditions we may have to close certain installations or amend our opening hours. For the most up to date information please check our Instagram @canarywharflondon, as well as keeping an eye on our website. If you are already at the event, please ask our stewards, or head to our Info Point outside of the Jubilee line station entrance for further information.

At Canary Wharf, we are committed to turning sustainability ambition into impactful action. Examples include purchasing 100% electricity from renewable sources since 2012, our partnership with the Eden Project creating a place for nature and people.

Our Winter Lights installations need power; however, we try to reduce our environmental impact by using mains power rather than generators where possible and encouraging our artists and suppliers to combine resources and minimise transportation. The artworks on display are re-used at other festivals in whole or in parts, nothing goes to waste.

– What can I do to help?

Please use our recycling bins found both indoors and outdoors. These bins are clearly marked and allow for the responsible disposal of any items. Please consider bringing your own reusable cup or water bottle with you. Many of our retailers offer discounts to anyone who orders a hot drink using their own cup. We also have water refill stations in

all of our shopping malls. We do offer printed Winter Lights maps but also encourage you to use our downloadable map on your phone or device.