The sixth edition of the festival, which has taken place every two years since 2009, is a bumper edition featuring past favourites, as well as new commissions.
Running until November 17, 2019, there’s 37 installations in total, 26 of which are outside of the central ticketed area.
Read our interview with the organisers about how the region has embraced Lumiere here.
. Durham Lumiere 2019 first night at the Cloud
Durham Lumiere 2019 first night at the Cloud at Prince Bishops | JPIMedia Photo: Stu Norton
. I Love Durham
The I Love Durham piece in Market Place is proving a crowd favourite. | JPIMedia Photo: Stu Norton
. Getting the shot
Crowds have been capturing images using #LumiereDurham | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Stu Norton
. The Stars Come Out At Night, Walkergate
This twinkling piece in Walkergate is charming. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Stu Norton
. A Different View, Market Place and Saddler Street
Even traffic lights have been given a Lumiere makeover | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Stu Norton
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1. I Love Durham
The I Love Durham piece in Market Place is proving a crowd favourite. | JPIMedia Photo: Stu Norton
2. Getting the shot
Crowds have been capturing images using #LumiereDurham | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Stu Norton
3. The Stars Come Out At Night, Walkergate
This twinkling piece in Walkergate is charming. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Stu Norton
4. A Different View, Market Place and Saddler Street
Even traffic lights have been given a Lumiere makeover | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Stu Norton