Barnsley Bright Nights 2025

Barnsley Bright Nights 2025

Make It Bright

Bright Nights Is Back

Barnsley Bright Nights returns for its eighth year in 2025 to light up the darker evenings with FREE art installations throughout the town centre.

There's something for everyone over the two day festival...

Join us to explore a stunning light art trail across Barnsley town centre from 5pm until 8.30pm on Friday 21 and Saturday 22 November. 

Discover twelve interactive installations and live performances at venues including Alhambra Shopping Centre, Barnsley Civic, Barnsley College, Base71 Youth Zone, Cooper Gallery and more.

Don't miss Supernova, a constellation of giant illuminated stars in The Glass Works Square. These incredible sculptures by Studio Vertigo have previously only been seen all together in Sydney, Australia and are making their UK debut in Barnsley.

Learn more about each installation below.

Barnsley Bright Nights is presented by Barnsley Arts & Events and supported by brsk

Funded by Arts Council England, Barnsley Council, The Glass Works, UK Government, Visit Barnsley, Alhambra Shopping Centre, Barnsley College, Barnsley Libraries and brsk
 

Light Art Trail
Supernova

The Glass Works Square, Barnsley town centre, S70 1GW
The Dancing Fountain

Barnsley College (Old Mill Lane Campus), Church Street S70 2AX
MAPP

Outside Alhambra Centre, Cheapside, Barnsley S70 1SB
Molecular Clouds

BASE71 Youth Zone, Schwäbisch Gmünd Way, Barnsley S71 1DS
And... Breathe

Mandela Gardens, Barnsley, S70 2HZ
Voyage of the Story Shell

Barnsley Civic, Eldon Street S70 2JL
Neon Garden

Barnsley Civic, Eldon Street S70 2JL
Wild Lights Lanterns

Mandela Gardens, Barnsley, S70 2HZ
The Collectors

Cooper Gallery, Church Street, Barnsley S70 2AH
Eternal Ensemble

St. Mary's Church, Church Street, Barnsley S70 2AH
Ignite

Tommy Taylor Memorial Bridge, Kendray Street, Barnsley S70 1SE
ARtQuest

Across Barnsley town centre
In-Essence

Barnsley Civic, Eldon Street S70 2JL
Live Illuminated Performances

Step into a living aurora across both the Friday and Saturday of Barnsley Bright Nights!

Marvel at celestial stilt walkers, arctic fox puppets, vibrant drummers and dancers in illuminated displays co-created by Global Grooves and Cabasa with local groups.

Join drop-in making sessions during both nights of the festival at the Library @ The Lightbox and help light up the night with community spirit.

Performances will take place at various times and venues across the Bright Nights trail.

BSL Guided Signed Tour

Barnsley Bright Nights is delighted to welcome Martin Glover to the festival, who will be offering a British Sign Language (BSL) guided tour of the artworks and installations.

The free tour starts on Saturday 22 November at 6pm and will take around 90 minutes. Tickets must be booked in advance.

Sensory backpacks will also be available from our information desk in The Glass Works Square to ensure an inclusive experience for all participants.

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