Canary Wharf’s Free Winter Lights Festival Returns This Month for Tenth Edition
Canary Wharf’s Winter Lights Festival is set to return for its tenth edition from January 20 to January 31, 2026. This year, the event embraces the theme “DREAMSCAPE,” inviting visitors to explore ethereal and surreal experiences through stunning light installations.
Event Overview
The Winter Lights Festival will occur daily from 5 PM to 10 PM. This free festival features 16 breathtaking installations, including six newly commissioned artworks. The event aims to provide an immersive experience that highlights both new and permanent light artworks in the Canary Wharf area.
Featured Installations
- Out of Body Experience by Alaa Minawi: Celebrates dance as a universal expression.
- Lacto-Reacto-Light by Jack Wimperis: An interactive sculpture made from recycled plastic, creating animated light patterns.
- FloWeЯPoWeЯ by Aerosculpture: Features hypnotic, digital flower-like visuals.
- For Ever and Ever and Ever by Anna Lomax: A triptych exploring themes of repetition and reflection.
- Bit.Fall by Julius Popp: A dynamic curtain of water droplets displaying live news words.
Special Features and Accessibility
The festival not only showcases art but also fosters community spirit, with pop-up food stands offering global cuisine across various locations within Canary Wharf. Attendees can enjoy discounts and promotions during Off Peak Offers from Monday to Wednesday. These include 20% off food at Winter Lights Bites and free entry to the Ice Bar with a drink purchase.
Accessibility and Planning
For visitor convenience, detailed maps will be available on the Canary Wharf website and via the official app. The festival ensures all artworks can be enjoyed by everyone, emphasizing accessibility.
Pippa Dale, Associate Director of Arts & Events at Canary Wharf Group, expressed excitement about the tenth edition, noting that this year’s theme embodies their most adventurous vision to date. The festival aims to transform January nights into a vibrant celebration of creativity and connection.
Plan Your Visit
Guests are encouraged to visit on weekdays to avoid weekend crowds. The festival presents an excellent opportunity not just to enjoy light art but also to explore the nearby ice rink and festive bar, The Winter Club. Canary Wharf continues to enrich London’s cultural landscape, making this event a must-see for both locals and tourists alike.
For more information about the Winter Lights Festival and its unique installations, be sure to visit Filmogaz.com.
