‘Bigger and brighter’ light up show coming to Surrey borders for free
February will see the return of a much loved light up display opening in time for the February half term. The Kingston display is only a few minutes from Surrey, and will have a number of new elements, not seen at the display before.
Light Up Kingston is set to run from Friday, February 14, to Monday, February 23 in the town centre. This year’s event is set to be bigger and brighter featuring more installations, interactive elements, and the introduction of sound and movement.
Lights will turn on and shine through the gloomy winter nights from 4.30pm-9pm. There will be the return of last year’s favourites of the Light Maze in the Ancient Market Place, but there will also be a whole host of brand new light displays. One of these is Kingston in Frames, created by a Kingston University graduate Jadwega Ligeza. This stop-motion animation celebrates Kingston’s landmarks, history, and community, brought to life through hand-crafted paper art.
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As part of the celebration, local businesses will offer exclusive deals and discounts for visitors, such as 25% off your total bill, and Kids Eat Free. Participating venues include Gourmet Burger Kitchen, Chakra, Excellar, Cass Art, PRYZM, FunClub, Afrikana and many more.
Shareena Merzi, Director of Communications and Corporate Development at Kingston First, said: "Last year’s pilot project was enjoyed by so many locals and visitors so we are thrilled about the return of Light Up Kingston 2025.
“There will be more installations and immersive elements including sound and movement, ensuring the experience is even more enchanting for everyone. Plus we have some fantastic offers and discounts from local businesses to create an enjoyable and memorable experience for everyone visiting.”
Greg Miles, Project Liaison Manager at Canadian and Portland, added: “For the second year running, Riverside Walk is delighted to sponsor Light Up Kingston. This year’s event brings an entirely new level of interaction, with installations that don’t just light up the town but engage people in creative ways.
“While February is a cold and dark month, we wanted to partner with Kingston First to turn those attributes on their head and encourage visitors to sample all that Kingston has to offer in a new light. Do come and get involved and complete the trail to experience Kingston in a new and exciting way."
Light Up Kingston is free to attend and more information can be found here.