River of Light 2025
Friday 24th October 2025 to Sunday 2nd November 2025
Liverpool Waterfront

This October, Liverpool’s waterfront will light up with 10 incredible artworks, each inspired by this year's theme, 'The Science of Light'.

Liverpool’s free annual light festivalis back and 10 large-scale artworks have just been revealed!
From 24 October – 2 November, installations will illuminate the waterfront, exploring 'The Science of Light' through AI & robotics, glowing dandelions and the wonder of bioluminescence.
Working alongside the city’s incredible science and innovation community – each of the artworks aim to capture the imagination of visitors in new ways as they explore the 3km route along the waterfront, including the Royal Albert Dock Liverpool, as well as around the Pier Head, Exchange Flags and Liverpool ONE.
Check out the full lineup on the River of Light site.