Parking for Leeds Light Night

Parking Near Light Night Leeds 2026

Light Night Leeds returns on Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 October 2026, transforming the city centre with spectacular projections, illuminated artworks and immersive installations from artists and creatives.

Make your journey into Leeds easier by pre-booking at Q-Park locations across Leeds city centre with code LIGHTN10 for 10% off your booking. With installations spread across multiple streets, squares and landmarks, parking centrally gives you a convenient base for exploring Light Night at your own pace.

For 2026, Light Night Leeds will form part of the city's Leeds 400 celebrations. Under the theme 'A City Speaks...', this year's programme will use light and creativity to explore Leeds' history, identity and future while bringing some of the city's best-known spaces to life after dark.

Parking for Light Night Leeds

If you're travelling into Leeds for Light Night, pre-booking your parking with Q-Park can make your evening easier. Q-Park has several conveniently located car parks across Leeds city centre, putting you within reach of the different installations and event zones.

Because Light Night is spread across the city rather than based at a single venue, choosing a central Q-Park location gives you the flexibility to start your route from whichever part of the programme suits you best.

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What to expect at Light Night Leeds 2026

Light Night Leeds is one of the city's biggest annual cultural events, turning familiar streets, buildings and public spaces into a huge open-air gallery after dark.

Visitors can expect a mix of large-scale projections, illuminated installations, interactive artworks and immersive experiences positioned throughout Leeds city centre.

The 2026 edition will be particularly significant as part of the city's 400th anniversary celebrations. This year's theme, 'A City Speaks...', will invite artists to explore stories from Leeds' past while also looking towards the city's future.

For the first time, Light Night Leeds will take place during the October half-term holidays, making the event particularly accessible for families and visitors planning an evening in the city.

With large numbers of visitors expected in Leeds city centre, we recommend pre-booking your Q-Park space before travelling and checking the official programme to plan which installations and areas you want to visit.