Winter Lights at Canary Wharf 2026
Details
- Winter Lights is the largest light festival in London, now in its 10th edition,transforming Canary Wharf with stunning installations, leaving the dark winter evenings aglow.
- The spectacle showcases light art and interactive installations by some of the most innovative artists across the globe working in light art today. The 2026 festival explores the transformative and otherworldly qualities of art and light, featuring portals, black holes and mirages.
- the festival will embody the theme ‘DREAMSCAPE’ – taking our visitors on a journey through surreal, ethereal and uniquely human experiences. Through the festival, we hope to create a sense of whimsy and escapism, but also a sense of inspiration and connection you can carry with you into the rest of the year.
- We will finish the tour at the Canary Wharf tube station. DLR is also available at nearby Heron Quays
Optional drinks/food at the end of the walk.
Please click on the link below for the video of the last year's festival:
https://canarywharf.com/whats-on/winter-lights/
(if the link doesn't work, please copy and paste into your browser)
What to bring:
Comfortable footwear
Water
Photo-taking gadgets and chargers
An umbrella just in case (it's London after all)
Warm clothing and accessories (scarves, gloves, hats)
The walk is free for members who have subscribed for an annual membership. For other members the fee is £5 cash/card on arrival to contribute towards the organiser's meetup fees and costs.
The annual pass option is £15 payable by cash/card on the day. This will provide access to at least 45 walks per year (members are welcome to bring a guest to each event).
All walks are free for the NHS staff (also welcome to bring a guest).
We will meet at the Jubilee Plaza outside the Canary Wharf tube station, meeting point pictured bellow. Aim for the West exit following the DLR signs. Don't worry if you end up in Upper Bank Street. Just turn right into the Jubilee Park and you will see the group at the other end. Please arrive at 17:50 for registration and for 18:00 prompt departure.
'No Show' Policy: If the member replied 'yes' but did not attend the event, did not update the RSVP and did not inform the organisers on 3 occasions – this triggers an automatic removal from the group. That's once for events with a waiting list.