Festival of Light 2024
Tickets for this year's Festival of Light are on sale now!
A stunning light projection and sparkling lighting installations are set to brighten the dark nights in Sunderland this autumn as our annual Festival of Light returns!
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Experience a dazzling new world of light at this year's Festival of Light!
The festival will immerse you in a mesmerizing spectacle of light, sound, and color. A laser garden, a giant glitter ball and stunning new light projections are among the sparkling lighting displays to look forward to at this year's
Dates: Friday 25 October - Sunday 24 November 2024
Opening Hours: Thursdays to Sundays, and daily during half term
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Festival of Light FAQ's
The Festival of Light will be held in Mowbray Park, Sunderland, SR1 1PP.
The entrance to the Festival is located on Toward Road.
The Festival of Light will take place from 25 October - 24 November 2024 from 4.30pm, Thursday - Sunday, with the exception of every day during half term.
Last admission will be at 7.45pm, and the event will close at 10pm each night.
Festival of Light will not take place on remembrance Sunday.
Quiet hours are 4.30pm-5.30pm on Thursdays.
Yes, all visitors must have a ticket to enter the Festival of Light. Tickets cost £5 per person and must be purchased online in advance. Children under 2 are free.
Yes. When purchasing your ticket online, you will be asked to select an entry time. All visitors must attend at the time shown on their ticket.
No. Festival of Light tickets are strictly non-transferable non-refundable and therefore we cannot make any changes to your booking once it is confirmed.
No. You must purchase a ticket online. Please do not travel to the event without a ticket.
No. Your ticket is only valid for the entry time stated on the ticket. If you leave you will be unable to return at a later time that evening. Once you have entered the Festival of Light there is no limit to the amount of time you can spend at the event.
Yes. The Festival of Light is fully accessible to pushchair and wheelchair users.
Yes there will be brand new lighting features combined with some classic favourites. You can expect some very exciting special additions this year.
Yes. There will be a selection of food and drinks available to buy in Mowbray Park.
Yes. Visitors are welcome to bring their own food and drinks however alcohol is strictly prohibited. Visitors are reminded to use the waste and recycling bins available.
Yes. Toilets and baby changing facilities will be available.
Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead at all times. Please note that they must be comfortable with large crowds, flashing lights and loud noises.
Yes. Access to the park will remain as usual until approximately 3pm every event day at which point the park will be closed for preparation of event visitors entering at 4pm.
Due to Mowbray Park's city centre location, no roads will be closed during the event.
Parking is free Monday - Friday after 3pm at the following car parks:
- Gorse Road
- West Wear Street
- Charles Street
- Tatham Street
- Nile Street
On street pay and display parking bays are chargeable all days between 8am-6pm at the hourly tariff including Sundays
Riverside, St Marys and Sunniside car parks are chargeable at all times.
All City Centre car parks are chargeable all day on a Sunday at a flat rate of £3
You can find out more about where to park and parking fees by clicking the links below:
Car parks - Sunderland City Council
On street parking places - Sunderland City Council
Yes. Visitors can get to the site using both bus and Metro services. Please visit www.nexus.org.uk/bus/timetables for the latest information.
Please complete the form at www.seetickets.com/customerservice and a member of the team will contact you to discuss your booking.
Please email events@sunderland.gov.uk and a member of our team will be happy to help.
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