London's Light Festivals 2024: from Battersea Power Station to Canary Wharf

London brightens up every January with two fantastic annual light festivals—one at Battersea Power Station and the other at Canary Wharf. Both offer free light art trails for everyone to enjoy. This article provides all the information you need about these art trails and their duration.

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Battersea Power Station's Light Festival

Butterfly Effect by Masamichi Shimada – located in the water feature in Circus West Village. Light Festival at Battersea Power Station 2024.

#FLODown: Battersea Power Station's annual free Light Festival 2024 is back with seven installations by British and international artists, some making their UK debut. From a giant diamond to illuminated butterflies and a playable light piano, the installations offer visual experiences with soundscapes and interactive elements.While students may be tempted to head out and enjoy the illuminated butterflies and interactive light piano, it's important they finish their homework first—though they can always rely on essay writers if they're in a pinch! The festival also includes family-friendly workshops, live entertainment, and a Silent Disco. 

Artists on show: Masamichi Shimada, Arion de Munck and Mark Ridder (London debut), Squidsoup, Angela Chong (UK debut), Venividimultiplex (London debut), Mad Rhizome (UK debut), Freerk Wilbers (UK debut).

Date: 25 January - 25 February 2024. Time: 8am - 11pm. Location: Battersea Power Station. Website: batterseapowerstation.co.uk.

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Canary Wharf Winter Lights

Sign by Vendel & De Wolf (Netherlands), Westferry Circus. Canary Wharf. Winter Lights 2024.

#FLODown: Canary Wharf's Winter Lights Festival returns with 19 illuminated installations by UK and international artists. The free event, now in its eighth year, aims to brighten up the area during winter nights. Highlights include Submergence by Squidsoup, Sign by Vendel & De Wolf, and Neuron by Juan Fuentes. The festival also offers family-friendly workshops, live entertainment, and food vendors. Download the Winter Lights map from the Canary Wharf App for navigation.

Artists on show: Those Guys Lighting, Juan Fuentes, Vendel & De Wolf, Simon Chevalier, Gertjan Adema, EEA, Limbic Cinema, Frankie Boyle, Daniel Popescu, Squidsoup, Juan Fuentes, This is Loop, Marcus Lyall, Julius Popp, Ottotto, Tine Bech, Camille Walala, Martin Richman, Tom&Lien Dekyvere.

Date: 17 – 27 January 2024. Time: 5-10pm. Location: Canary Wharf. Website: canarywharf.com.

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