About this Event
Barnet is getting ready to light up!
Date + Time: Saturday 14 November, 12pm-9pm + Sunday 15 November, 11am-7pm
Location: Finchley Lakeside, N3 2QL
Join us 14 + 15 November for the Light + Flight Festival: a FREE weekend of art, music, performance, heritage and collective fun, created with and for the people of Barnet.
For two spectacular days, Finchley Lakeside will be transformed into a vibrant cultural destination filled with things to see, hear, make, eat, drink, and discover. This is mainly an indoor event.
Explore major new public artwork Ascendance, shaped by stories from across Barnet, alongside live performances, music, film, sound, exhibitions, creative workshops, food and shared experiences for all ages.
Whether you want to immerse yourself in art, enjoy a performance, try something creative, dance with friends, or simply experience the festival atmosphere, everyone is invited to take part.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- A major new public artwork
- Live music, DJs, and performance
- Art installations and exhibitions
- Film, animation and sound
- Creative workshops and hands-on activities
- Food and drink
- Light + Flight Shop
- Opportunities to explore, make and experience something new together
See the full programme: lightandflight.co.uk/festival
BOOK YOUR VISIT
The Light + Flight Festival is FREE free to attend.
Please reserve a spot for your chosen day. Your booking helps us manage arrivals and welcome everyone safely to the festival.
Festival opening hours:
- Saturday 14 November: 12pm–9pm
- Sunday 15 November: 11am–7pm
Walk-ups will also be welcome!
The full programme, including event timings and participating artists, is available at lightandflight.co.uk/festival.
ACCESS INFORMATION
Finchley Lakeside is fully wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilets will be available. Blue Badge parking is available, please contact [email protected] ahead of the event to organise.
This is mainly an indoor event.
This is a child friendly event, with a cloakroom available with space for buggys and prams.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Finchley Lakeside
Squires Lane, London
N3 2QT
Finchely Lakeside is well connected by public transport.
🚅By Train
The nearest underground station to Lakeside is Finchley Central, which is situated on the High Barnet branch of the Northern Line.
🚌 By Bus
Finchley Lakeside is easily reached by bus with routes 143, 611, 643 and 653, all stopping within a five-minute walk. Additional routes, 82, 125, 326, 460, stop in nearby central Finchley.
From Finchley Central underground station
Starting from the underground station, facing away from Ballards Lane, walk down Station Road. Walk for around eight minutes, then turn left onto Squires Lane. Shortly after, turn left again, into Finchley Lakeside – the entrance is on your left, just after you cross the small railway bridge.
LIGHT + FLIGHT
Light + Flight is a borough-wide cultural programme unfolding across 2026, bringing together artists, communities and local stories.
Light + Flight, a year of creativity, connection, and belonging is presented by Art in Barnet. It is supported by a Cultural Impact Award, part of the Mayor’s London Borough of Culture programme. It is made possible with additional support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Arts Council England.
T&Cs
By registering for this event, you give consent for you and all members of your party to be photographed and filmed. Images and footage may be used in marketing by Barnet Council and its partners across platforms including social media, websites, press, hoarding and other marketing materials. Your image may be used for up to five years and may remain on Barnet Council's marketing channels after this period.
If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed, you will have the opportunity to opt out at the venue. Please speak to a member of the event team on arrival, and we will provide you with information on how to identify yourself as opted out.
GDPR
Your data will be stored by event organiser Barnet Council for five years. It will be used for internal reporting, including measuring where guests travel from. You may also be contacted about this event and future events from Barnet Council.
Barnet Council's Privacy Notice can be found at barnet.gov.uk/your-council/policies-plans-and-performance/privacy-notices.
For any questions, email [email protected].
Event venue & nearby stays
Finchley Lakeside, Squires Lane, Barnet, United Kingdom
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