Lumiere 2023
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Welcome to Durham University at Lumiere 2023
We're excited that Lumiere will once again return to the City, and pleased to be supporting this as a major partner. We're also glad to be able to host several installations on our buildings and land, enabling visitors to explore the City of Durham and enjoy the festival.
Student and Staff Volunteering Opportunities at Lumiere
These roles are ideal for someone who is volunteering for the first time, or a seasoned professional. A great CV enhancer, with no previous experience required. Free Park and Ride pass provided.
Look back and see how our beautiful medieval city underwent an incredible re-imagining at the last light art biennial.
Student Life at Lumiere
Discover more about how our students recorded the soundtrack to the centre piece of the 2021 Lumiere Festival. Explore Durham by night with English graduate Ruby, and winter in Durham with international student Tia. Criminology graduate Cynthia also covers this must see event in her blog.
Latest News
Lumiere news articles from across the university and from Artichoke Trust.
Lumiere 2023 Programme Revealed
What to visit in Durham City; local recommendations from Lumiere's Business Club
World-renowned artists to be part of Lumiere
Durham's light art biennial returns to the city
Discover how this captivating festival has lit up some of our newest and most historic buildings in the past.
Things To Do during Lumiere
Durham University is home to internationally important collections from across history and around the globe. We welcome visitors to our museums and galleries and garden. Located in two clusters, at the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and to the south of the city, our venues are open year-round and are open to all.