Carlisle’s City of Lights – themed on Roman Carlisle – is now underway.
The event features the lighting up of the city’s key historic landmarks and a sound and light experience at Carlisle Cathedral, Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Gardens and Carlisle Castle.
The event started last night and carries on over the weekend. Tickets are still on sale and time slots start from 7pm to 9pm.
This year’s event is part of the Hadrian’s Wall 1900 Festival and ticket holders will be transported through time from the present day to Roman times in Luguvalium, the Roman name for Carlisle.
Councillor Cyril Weber, chair of Cumbria County Council’s local committee for Carlisle, said: “I am excited to once again see our city and this year see its Roman heritage brought to life through the various lighting installations.
“The City of Lights project is a fantastic opportunity to showcase and celebrate our city, and a great example of the county and city council working together in partnership. I’m delighted that this is now an annual event which the whole community can take part in and enjoy.”
The event is organised by the Discover Carlisle team who are part of Carlisle City Council and Luxmuralis in association with Cumbria County Council.
Peter Walker, Luxmuralis added: “Carlisle has such a rich and significant cultural and social heritage, going back millennia. Bringing this history and heritage to life through the creation of bespoke artwork, is a great privilege.
“The two linked light and sound shows presented on the Cathedral and the Castle tell the story of the City over 1900 years, through archive and artistic imagery and stunningly beautiful accompanying original music.”
