Illuminate Plymouth | 28th November – 1st December 2019
Plymouth is an ambitious and inspiring city, which is so easy to fall in love with. It is full of beauty and innovation at every turn. There is always something wonderful to see, do or be part of.
One of those things has soon become the city’s best-loved free outdoor event. It welcomes thousands of people of all ages each year. Running across four FABULOUS days …
Illuminate Plymouth has added a real richness to Plymouth’s dynamic and eclectic programme of events and activities. It’s a series of dazzling installations and projections that not only make Plymouth shine brightly, also provide the most vibrant, fun and inspiring experience for EVERYONE!
The festival will run this year from 28th November – 1st December from the festival centre at Royal William Yard.
Yet this year there is more!
New for 2019 there will be additional light installations at the Barbican, the Watefront and Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park.
Illuminate is a free event. Open to families and people of all ages. The installations can be viewed by boat, on foot or bike. You can wander around and explore the works at your leisure. Or perhaps follow one of the dedicated routes which enhance the experience.
This 4-day event will open the Mayflower 400 commemorations, and is inspired by the values of freedom, humanity, imagination, and future. The festival offers a host of workshops, installations, performances and projections with various opportunities for you to take part in activities or simply wonder at the spectacular illuminations.
Awe-inspiring…
Claire Honey, Project Manager for the festival, said: “In 2018, Illuminate stunned with incredible light installations, interactive artworks and spectacular projections from local, national and international artists. The festival was enjoyed by over 28,000 people across the four days. Now a multi-site festival we’re really excited to welcome new artists creating awe-inspiring light art to inspire visitors of all ages.”
Adrian Vinken OBE, Chair Mayflower 400 and Destination Plymouth, said: “Growing on the back of previous years’ festivals Illuminate has become a real highlight in Plymouth’s annual events calendar. It’s such a special event and we’re thrilled that this year it will act as the opening moment of the Mayflower 400 commemorations, not just in Plymouth but across the whole country.”
Proud Partners of Illuminate for the second year running. We are thrilled to be supporting people to stay and enjoy the totality of the festival. Our guests receive 20% off their stay by simply using the promotional code LIGHTS19.