Scotland’s Festival of Light returns to light up Aberdeen from Thursday February 6 to Sunday February 9 2025.

Extensive programme of free artworks and installations will light up iconic city centre locations including Marischal College, Union Terrace Gardens, and Aberdeen Art Gallery.

Drawing visitors from across Scotland and beyond, the popular festival will transform iconic city centre sites into a vibrant illuminated canvas, with a programme of free artworks and events.

Now in its 11th year, the celebration of light, art and creativity is now firmly established in Scotland’s event calendar, having grown in the past decade, from an initial audience of 10,000 at a single site to attracting over 100,000 visits over four days in 2024 and contributing £2.6 million in visitor spend to the local economy.

Featuring large scale art installations, light projections, and some surprises across locations including Aberdeen Art Gallery, Union Terrace Gardens and Marischal College, the full line-up for the 2025 iteration of the festival will be revealed in January.

Creating an unforgettable experience for visitors and residents alike, the free festival provides the perfect opportunity to enjoy everything Aberdeen and north-east Scotland has to offer in winter. Spectra is owned and commissioned by Aberdeen City Council and produced by Live Event Management.

More information on the festival can be found at www.spectrafestival.com