Leeds multi-arts and light spectacle illuminates the city

By Breda Graham

The city of Leeds was luminous in colour for the Light Night Leeds multi-arts and light festival this week.

The festival boasted numerous musical performances, interactive displays and artwork across the city.

A light maze, giant anglepoise lamps, hanging umbrellas, and a giant moon which hung over the river Aire were just some of what was on offer.

These tweets are making us jealous of anyone who was lucky enough to visit.

You can't fail to be impressed by #LightNightLeeds. The light shows are great but sense of civic pride & public spirit is even more special. pic.twitter.com/NUQqO4Po3T

— Andrew Smith (@andrewsmithwest) October 5, 2017

Tens of thousands of people will be descending on #Leeds after dark over the next two days. It's for #lightnightleeds @lizgreenlive 💡🕯️🎆 pic.twitter.com/Lb1uv5w5oj

— BBC Leeds (@BBCLeeds) October 5, 2017

Not everyday you see the moon up close 🌙 #lightnightleeds pic.twitter.com/lepXnsGW8l

— Lucy & Emma (@EmmaAndLu) October 5, 2017

The moon has landed @LeedsDock!
The Museum of the Moon #LightNightLeeds @LightNightLeeds @lukejerram pic.twitter.com/uBGAMxLNoO

— Visit Leeds (@VisitLeeds) October 5, 2017

Full moon under the full moon... @LeedsDock looking 👌🏼 #LightNightLeeds #artruns pic.twitter.com/gTMZcKheKa

— Miz DeShannon (@DeShannon) October 5, 2017

Umbrella Moon#MuseumOfTheMoon #LightNightLeeds by @lukejerram pic.twitter.com/XAzmckSGvo

— Carl Milner Design & Photography (@carlmilner) October 5, 2017

The huge lantern man was so impressive! @LightNightLeeds #LightNightLeeds #ArtInTheDark #VisitLeeds pic.twitter.com/m1C0AUPr0K

— Visit Leeds (@VisitLeeds) October 5, 2017

Pete looking for a new desk lamp. #lightnightleeds pic.twitter.com/4rVrMsJYhw

— Joleen White & Pete Aldred (@JacksLantern19) October 5, 2017

The city in a different light. #lightnightleeds pic.twitter.com/Kaubv54xws

— Andrew Smith (@andrewsmithwest) October 6, 2017