PREPARATIONS are well underway for the city's streets to light up tonight.

Worcester's Light Night event, organised by Severn Arts,  has officially arrived and art installations are beginning to pop up across the city centre.

The annual free event, which will take place over two nights, will have various displays including large-scale pieces capturing the magic of bubbles and optical illusions set to “thrill and captivate”.

Worcester News: One of the instalments in the cathedral square is taking shape.One of the instalments in the cathedral square is taking shape. (Image: NQ)In Cathedral Square, one of the installations is already in place with circular objects being installed. 

Signs have also appeared around the city centre to help visitors navigate their way around the large-scale exhibit.

What's happening at Light Night 2024?

  • Network by Gemma Wood, taking us on a spellbinding exploration inside the mind. 
  • Paul Alty’s Black Hole - End of Time immersive multimedia experience. 
  • The Nectary by Alison Smith and Dr Chris Hassall, inviting the audience to mimic a pollinating insect. 
  • New Worlds by Halina Rice, an indoor installation bringing a blend of emotive music, lights and visual.  
  • Aura dance performance, merging music and visuals, commissioned by Dancefest.
  • Stained Glass Window at St Andrew’s Church illuminated and shining brightly in the night.

While Light Night is free, participants are cautioned that they might have to wait at times due to the event's popularity.

Worcester News: One of the installations in the High Street.One of the installations in the High Street. (Image: NQ)Additional support has come from funders Worcester City Council, Worcestershire County Council, University of Worcester, The Elmley Foundation and Worcester BID; and supporters and sponsors including Startin Group, BeFibre, Sound & Art at St. Swithun’s, Guthrie Roberts Ltd, The Kiln, Crowngate Shopping Centre, PB Signs Ltd and All Saints Worcester.

There will be several road closures across the two days including the closure of the Cornmarket.

What are the road closures for Light Night?

  • Angel Place (Angel Street to Broad Street)
  • Bank Street
  • Broad Street
  • Charles Street (City Walls Road to Pump Street)
  • Church Street
  • Copenhagen Street (Deansway to High Street) 
  • Cornmarket
  • Friar Street (Union Street to New Street)
  • High Street (including Cathedral Square) 
  • Mealcheapen Street
  • New Street
  • Pump Street
  • Shambles Entry
  • The Shambles