Lightwaves Salford is an annual interactive light festival presented at Salford Quays, home to MediaCity. Each December, the event attracts in excess of 150,000 visitors to explore a trail of illuminated installations that animate and transform the outdoor surroundings. With an exceptional track record in bold new commissions, the festival is proud to support international artists alongside local and emerging talent and has a growing focus on enrichment activity with local communities at its heart.

  
The festival is part of the Quays Culture Programme, a partnership Initiative with a mission to animate public spaces, bringing extraordinary art into the heart of the community for everyone to experience free of charge.

  
**RHS Glow at RHS Bridgewater, Salford** 

  
Step into an enchanted world - the enchanted garden. At night, the garden becomes a world of magical winter wonders. As night falls, the garden transforms into a botanical spectacle. A magical place that immerses us and takes us on a journey of exploration. In this garden, nothing is what it seems. Plants and landscapes come to life to reveal hidden wonders. The enchanted garden touches all our senses. It delights, amazes and surprises, and evokes a joyful festive feeling. 

  
RHS Glow is an unmissable after dark spectacle of lights that takes place across all 5 RHS gardens over the festive period. RHS Glow at RHS Bridgewater is now returning in 2025 for its fith year. The trail runs for 6 weeks starting in mid-November and ending at the end of December and is a meticulously designed light trail designed to enchant visitors and enhance the natural beauty of the garden.

£10,000 commission for a light artwork to show at two light festivals in one city – Salford, UK.

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