Barnsley Bright Nights

November 20, 2026 - November 21, 2026

Barnsley Bright Nights returns for its ninth year on Friday 20 and Saturday 21 November 2026, 5- 8.30pm, bringing spectacular light installations, live performances and a magical festive atmosphere to Barnsley town centre.

At The Glass Works Square, visitors can experience 12 Giant Days, a larger-than-life projection installation created by Illuminos.

Inspired by the much-loved Christmas carol The Twelve Days of Christmas, this playful and immersive artwork transforms giant gift boxes into a spinning visual spectacle. Watch as geese, swans, gold rings and other festive surprises tumble from one present to the next in a mesmerising display inspired by the motion of a giant zoetrope.

The festive fun doesn’t stop there. Look out for colourful pop-up performances from Global Grooves and local community groups, bringing the Twelve Days of Christmas to life throughout the evening.

12 Giant Days has been co-commissioned by Barnsley Bright Nights and Light Up Wakefield.

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Discover everything happening across this year’s festival and plan your visit.

Find out more about Barnsley Bright Nights 2026: Barnsley Bright Nights web page.

SEE WHAT TO EXPECT

Never been to Bright Nights before? Watch the highlights from Barnsley Bright Nights 2025 and experience the excitement, creativity and community spirit that make this event so special.

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Barnsley Bright Nights is presented by Barnsley Arts & Events and supported by Arts Council England, Barnsley Council, The Glass Works, Barnsley Museums, The Seam Digital Campus, Barnsley College, Great Childhoods Ambition, Visit Barnsley, Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust, Without Walls, Light Up The North, Barnsley Civic, Alhambra Shopping Centre and Barnsley Libraries.