Lumiere Durham attractions to reopen after heavy rain

Artichoke, which produces the biennial light show, announced six of its installations had closed yesterday "due to rising river levels" in the city after a yellow weather warning for rain.

The six installations, and their numbers on the event's map, that had closed were: Run Beyond by Angelo Bonello (11), Entanglement is Existential (II) by Justin Brice Guariglia, at Framwellgate Waterside (1), Conduit by Mani Kambo, at Crook Hall (2), Flutter by Emma Allen, at Crook Hall (4), Glimmer, at Crook Hall (3), Glittering Grove by Sound Intervention (23).

Organisers have now confirmed all attractions will be open today.

Durham Lumiere 2025 (Image: Sarah Caldecott)

A spokesperson for Artichoke said: "Unfortunately, due to rising water levels yesterday, some installations needed to be closed for safety reasons. We are pleased to confirm that all installations are now back open and available to view."

The multi-million-pound festival is taking place for the final time until Saturday (November 15).

There will be more than 30 light artworks across Durham and Shildon, with the light festival open between 5pm and 10pm every night.

As reported, the shock decision to end Lumiere, which has lit up Durham’s skies for 16 years, left residents, independent business owners and politicians "gutted" last month.

Durham County Council leader, Cllr Andrew Husband said the decision to stop the festival began long before the local elections when Reform came into power.

The stunning light show has pumped more than £43 million into the local economy since its inception.

Lumiere has attracted more than a million visitors to the city and is funded using cash from Durham County Council and Arts Council England.