River of Light is back to illuminate Liverpool’s waterfront this autumn.

After the event’s huge success in March which saw around 120,000 people safely enjoy the River of Light Trail, demand has been high for this spectacular outdoor art gallery to return to the city.

From Friday 22 October to Sunday 7 November, light installations with the theme Rhythm of the Light will take over the city centre, with each artwork inspired by Liverpool’s musical heritage, the majority of which will have an accompanying soundtrack.

Details of the artists who will be part of the 17-night free trail will be unveiled soon, but visitors can expect the usual awe-inspiring pieces similar to the scale of the stunning installations which transformed the waterfront earlier in the year. Highlights included the iconic Rainbow Bridge by Josh Zubkoff and Srikanth Guttikonda, Neighbourhood by Sergey Kim – a beautiful illuminated washing line on Castle Street – and End Over End by Studio Vertigo which saw a giant slinky installed at Liverpool ONE.

The autumn route will be designed to allow people to maintain social distancing, but anyone experiencing symptoms of Covid-19 should not visit the trail.

Please note, there will no fireworks at this year’s River of Light event.


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Would you like more information on the accessibility of the River of Light event, please read our accessibility advice here.


River of Light is delivered by Liverpool City Council’s Culture Liverpool team and is supported by Arts Council England.

Event Date: Friday 22nd October 2021 - Sunday 7th November 2021

Categories: Accessible event | Arts | Children | Community Event | exhibition | Family | Free | Liverpool | Participate | River of Light | Walking

Contact Details: Culture Liverpool, Tel: 0151 233 2008

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