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Liverpool’s River of Light Returns With 11 Installations
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- Culture Liverpool is hosting the River of Light festival from October 23 to November 1, 2026.
- The light-art event includes eleven installations, such as POP! By Gentilhomme and Loop by Olivier Girourd.
- New venues such as Williamson Square and St Paul’s Square join existing waterfront locations.
- Quiet hours for sensory-friendly access run on October 28 and November 1, 2026, 4 pm-5 pm.
- Annie Brown said the festival drives footfall, overnight stays and benefits local businesses.