Hundreds of thousands enjoyed Liverpool’s River of Light trail and it will be back next year

See colourful photos of the successful event which also boosted the city’s economy.
Liverpool Town Hall illuminated as part of the River of Light trail.  Image: @visitLiverpool/TwitterLiverpool Town Hall illuminated as part of the River of Light trail.  Image: @visitLiverpool/Twitter
Liverpool Town Hall illuminated as part of the River of Light trail. Image: @visitLiverpool/Twitter

More than 150,000 people visited Liverpool to enjoy the illuminated artworks which were part of the River of Light trail and helped boost the city centre’s economy.

The outdoor event ran over 17 nights and finished on 7 November to coincide with Bonfire Night weekend.

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The stunning attraction bolstered Liverpool’s economy with city centre shops and restaurant recording an increase in demand, according to Liverpool City Council.

Each evening saw thousands of people take in 12 large-scale artworks which spanned a 2km route.

Celebrating the theme ‘Rhythm of the Light’, each work was inspired by the relationship between the city, music and light.

Trumpet Flowers at Exchange Flags: Image: @VisitLiverpool/TwitterTrumpet Flowers at Exchange Flags: Image: @VisitLiverpool/Twitter
Trumpet Flowers at Exchange Flags: Image: @VisitLiverpool/Twitter

Simone Chua from Amigo & Amigo was the artist responsible for Trumpet Flowers which was located in Exchange Flags.

She said: “We absolutely loved presenting at Liverpool.

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“It was our first exhibition since Covid-19 and it was wonderful to see the crowds play with the flowers and interact with each other.

“Liverpool is one of the most friendly cities I have been to and as an artist I have been made to feel so welcome.

“Thank you Liverpudlians for having us – it was a blast.”

River of Light trail. Image: @VisitLiverpool/TwitterRiver of Light trail. Image: @VisitLiverpool/Twitter
River of Light trail. Image: @VisitLiverpool/Twitter

Following this year’s success, the Culture Liverpool Team has announced River of Light will return in 2022 for another 17 nights of beautiful, illuminated art from Friday, 21 October, until Sunday, 6 November.

Liverpool City Council said the theme is being kept under wraps but it will be a nod to the World Gymnastics Championships Liverpool 2022 which will be taking place in the city at the same time.

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