Liverpool’s free light trail opens on 23 October
River of Light runs until 1 November, with 13 artworks and two early quiet-hour sessions.
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River of Light is scheduled around Liverpool’s waterfront from 23 October to 1 November 2026. The official guide says the 13 artworks will be illuminated from 5pm to 9pm each night. Entry is free, with no tickets or booking.
The self-guided route is approximately 5km. Quiet-hour sessions run from 4pm to 5pm on 28 October and 1 November only. There are no fireworks as part of the event.
The organisers link to access information for individual installations; some locations include cobbles. Check that guide and current travel information when planning a visit. Final road-closure details were not available on the FAQ when checked.
Where this report comes from.
Official event FAQ checked on 21 October 2026. No publication timestamp is displayed. The image is a 2021 location photograph, not a picture of this year’s event.
- VisitLiverpool: River of Light 2026 official FAQvisitliverpool.com · Source publication time not supplied
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