Date set for Lumiere Durham 2025 - here's all the details you need to know
A date for this year's Lumiere Durham has been set, as details of the event have been set out by organisers.
The hugely popular event will take place over three evenings this autumn, from Thursday, November 13 to Saturday, November 15, 2025.
Produced and curated by Artichoke and commissioned by Durham County Council, Lumiere, which happens every other year, has attracted over 1.3 million visitors and boosted the local economy by more than £43 million since it began in 2009.
Lumiere Durham pictured Javiers Riera's Liquid Geometry from November 2023 (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT) For Lumiere's 9th edition, a brand new programme has been revealed.
According to organisers, this year, Lumiere 2025 will continue to "enchant visitors" and locals in a revised format, taking place over three evenings, from Thursday to Saturday, 13-15 November.
Durham Lumiere 2021 - 'Lampounette' by TILT, France (Image: STUART BOULTON) Lumiere 2025 offers new opportunities for the local community to take part in and develop skills, showcasing County Durham's creativity on a national stage.
People connected to the event are inviting local businesses and individuals to make a difference and invest in Lumiere.
Durham Lumiere 2023 - Rafael Lozano-Hemmer's Pulse Topology (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT) With arts funding under pressure, organisers have urged people to invest in the popular event.
Artichoke has welcomed new major partners, Prima Cheese and Northern Powergrid, alongside longstanding supporters such as Durham University, EMG Solicitors, MGL Construction, Radisson Blu Durham, New College Durham, and Ramside Hall Hotel.
If people want to be part of the event, get in touch with Artichoke's development director, Ma'ayan Plane (Ma'ayan.Plane@artichoke.uk.com).
Artistic director of Artichoke, Helen Marriage said: 'We're so excited to be returning to Durham to programme the next edition of Lumiere, the landmark cultural event in the North East.
Durham Lumiere 2021 - 'Heron' by Jon Voss (Image: STUART BOULTON) "As well as providing a unique platform for some of the world's greatest artists, and giving everyone the chance to see great art, Lumiere has been consistent over the years in bringing tangible benefits to the local community, building the local economy and training local kids.
"It is made possible only because of the amazing partnerships forged over the years with Durham County Council, Arts Council England, and Durham's local institutions and businesses who all invest in the event to bring wider benefits to the community.'
Cllr Amanda Hopgood, Leader of Durham County Council and portfolio holder for Culture, Creative, Tourism and Sport at the North East Combined Authority added: 'Lumiere is a shining example of the transformative power of culture on our communities, our businesses and our wider economy.
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"It has played a crucial role in establishing Durham as the Culture County, inspiring similar events across the world and continuing our long-standing tradition of innovation and investment in the arts.
"From the thousands of residents who have taken part in outreach activities, to the businesses that have benefited from the increased footfall, to the 1.3 million people who have been blown away by the spectacular light installations – the positive impact of Lumiere cannot be overstated.
'We're delighted to commission Artichoke and to work with partners including Arts Council England and generous sponsors to bring Lumiere to County Durham once again in 2025."
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