The hugely popular Lightwaves festival returns for 2023 and once again invites you to explore a trail of dramatic light art installations that animate and transform the urban waterside environment around Salford Quays and MediaCity each winter. Taking place from Thursday 7th to Sunday 10th December, visitors of all ages can enjoy illuminated works from established as well as emerging artists, local and national, bringing a variety of different pieces; thought-provoking, surprising and playful. And as always Lightwaves is FREE with no need to book, just turn up and enjoy! Kate Doyle, Head of Programme for Quays Culture said: “The team at Quays Culture are truly excited by the programme of artworks curated for the 10th edition of Lightwaves Salford. “Year on year the event delights audiences of all ages and we’re certain that 2023 will be no exception. “The programme is our best yet; it’s a culmination of the decade we have spent bringing world class light art to the Quays, and always for free to our audiences. “As humans we have a primal response to light, especially in the dark winter months. It brings warmth, wellbeing and intensifies positive emotions. All are welcome to Lightwaves Salford and to experience the joy of light art!” Lightwaves Festival is part of the Quays Culture Programme, a partnership initiative with a mission to animate public spaces, bringing extraordinary art into the heart of the community for everyone to experience free of charge. Highlights from last year can been found on https://lightupthenorth.com/festivals/lightwaves/ Photos: Quays Culture - Lightwaves
