I’m so excited to announce my new ambassadorship for Europe’s largest lantern and light festival to debut in Manchester this Winter – Lightopia Festival! 

What is Lightopia?

Lightopia will take place at Heaton Park, Manchester’s largest park, and Europe’s largest municipal park, and is a brand new, immersive and visually-dramatic lantern and light festival that looks absolutely incredible!! 

The first of its kind in both the UK and Europe, Lightopia promises an exploration of light, movement and form, as well as unique interactive and immersive lights, lanterns, lasers, and water-screen multimedia shows. In short, it looks to be the most amazing experience for families to enjoy throughout the festive season. And we can’t wait to see it!!

Designed by critically acclaimed Ava Moradi, a contemporary artist who has exhibited and created art revolving around light and design internationally for years, the installations include The Love Gate, The Tree of Life, Elysian Field, S-Harmony, The Flower Road and Two Moons eagle. I love that there will always be an iconic design in the form of Light Bees, a symbol with so much meaning to Manchester representing solidarity, unity, and solidarity.

The event includes live entertainment, such as acrobatic performances, local musicians and family rides available to enjoy every night. Of course there will also be plenty of food and drink for all the family. 

When is it on?

Open from the 21st November to the 21 December (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays except during school holidays. Opening times are between 17:00 to 22:00 with last entry at 20.30.

How much is it?

Advance adult tickets cost £18. Adult tickets on the day cost £20. Advance child tickets (aged between 3-16) cost £11. Child tickets on the day cost £13. Advance family tickets (2 adults and 2 children) cost £54. Family tickets on the day cost £62. Children under 3 go free.

Costs for adults with an advance TFGM all zone off-peak ticket bundle is £21. Costs for adults with a TFGM all zone off-peak ticket on the day is £23. Costs for a family with an advance TFGM all zone off-peak ticket bundle is £58. Costs for a family with a TFGM all zone off-peak ticket on the day is £66.

We will be sharing an exciting giveaway in the lead up so watch this space! I’ll also be sharing our review of our own trip to Lightopia which I cannot wait for! Nothing makes you feel more festive than wrapping up warm, heading out after dark, and admiring all of the Christmas lights drinking hot chocolate and eating all the food. Watch this space!

For further information and ticket bookings, please visit www.lightopiafestival.com  

** I am receiving gifted tickets for this event in exchange for our review **