Once again the spectacular Winter Lights festival is back with its 9th edition the trail will take you on a journey through 12 spectacular temporary installations as well as our ever-popular permanent light artworks. Showcasing some of the most innovative light artists globally our 2025 festival explores art and light's transformative and otherworldly qualities featuring portals black holes and mirages.
On the boundary between real and surreal the line-up will take you from a towering stack of bathtubs pulsing with light and sound through to Westferry Circus where you can encounter a mesmerizing tornado of lights orbiting a pylon immerse yourself amongst panels of sari fabric and luminous threads on Wren Landing be dazzled by an iridescent mirage on Montgomery Square experience a bird in flight and be transported through a portal in Wood Wharf.
Finish up the tour at our newly opened Eden Dock where you can marvel at a 20m wide sinkhole encircled by light.
As well as the stunning installations there will be some sweet treats and hot drinks along the way. If you’re looking for something a bit more substantial or to break up the trail book a table in one of the many cafés bars and restaurants at Canary Wharf and enjoy a hearty meal or refreshing cocktail.
If you want to stick with art explore our fantastic free-to-visit permanent collection of over 100 artworks.
Winter Lights is free to visit the map will be available to download in January to help guide you around the installations or you’ll be able to pick one up from our friendly event stewards when you arrive. The installations will be open from 5-10 pm daily.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Canary Wharf, Canary Wharf, London E14, United Kingdom, Leytonstone
