Canary Wharf Winter Lights 2018: A Colorful London Holiday



London winter is dazzlingly bright again this year as the Canary Wharf Winter 
Lights Festival, now on its fourth year, returns to warm the hearts of artists, 
art aficionados, and spectators of all ages.
Canary Wharf Winter Lights 2018 features 30 magnificent, cutting-edge light 
installations and interactive light sculptures by some of the finest light artists 
from UK, Australia, and across Europe.

The Line-Up:
UK’s Marcus Lyall is back with his Award-winning installation, “On Your 
Wavelength”. This features an interactive light sculpture that explores the 
power of light, music, and the mind. Laurent Fort from France brings the  
aurora borealis to Cabot Place with “Polaris”, a spectacular indoor light 
installation inspired by the famous Northern Lights.
Adorable giant rabbits come to life in “Intrude”, a light sculpture exhibit by 
Amanda Parer from Australia that speaks volumes about environmental 
conservation. Little Sun from Germany invites visitors to create their very 
own Sunlight Graffiti at the Jubilee Place. And wearable technology pioneer 
Cutecircuit gives us a taste of Future Fashion at the Crossrail Place. One 
can bask in the glow of these and other splendid exhibitions from January
16 to 27, 5 to 10 pm. Bring everyone, the entrance to this spectacle is FREE!
What to Prepare:
If you wish to cut down on the travel time from your place to the festival venue, 
it’s best to book  accommodations on Oxford Street, Central London’s busiest 
shopping area, or at short let serviced apartments in posh Islington Borough—you’ll get to Canary Wharf in around 30 minutes.
Be in your warmest, most comfortable winter wear, and get ready for taking 
long walks from one exhibit to the next, as the festival spans the whole 
business district. Plan your tour ahead of time—you may allot at least three 
days to visit all exhibits, for example. If you feel like doing a multi-day tour, 
it’s good to book your stay at short let serviced apartments in Central London.  
Get a sneak peek at the festival’s lineup and location map, so you and yours 
can plan your tour in advance.
However, some exhibits feature flashing lights. If you or your companion is 
sensitive to these, be sure that you inform them beforehand to avoid trouble 
as you go from one installation to the next.

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