Crowds flocked to Durham and venues across the county to savour the opening of the UK’s largest light festival last tonight (Thursday, November 16).
Dazzling artworks from over 14 countries around the world feature in Lumiere 2023, with Durham and Bishop Auckland brightening up across four days.
Tens of thousands of visitors are expected to visit the festival to enjoy a programme led by world-renowned artists Ai Weiwei and Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, and featuring over 40 installations.
