Northern Lights above London 😍

Pirates, a spectacular lights show, mimicking the Northern Lights, will illuminate the skies over the capital in December. The 'Borealis' Festival happens at Guildhall Yard in the City of London from 11-22 December — and it's FREE to view (you need to pre-book tickets). Advance tickets have sold out, but there are walk-up tickets available on the day.

For booking enquiries please email [email protected] or call 07899 893 935 (Box Office telephone available from 1 December).

Scroll down for some hotel recommendations if you want to stay over to visit the festival. We've found cheap rates from around £100 even on weekends (much cheaper on weekdays).

Details

(Photo: GDIF (FESTIVAL.ORG)/photographer: Karin Teale)

The the festival is art work produced by Dan Acher. The free-to-view installation has multicoloured lights, mimicking the movement of the natural Aurora Borealis phenomenon.

This event is hugely popular on Instagram. You can grab colourful selfies -- photos look amazing with all the colours surrounding you.

(Photo: GDIF (FESTIVAL.ORG)/photographers: Helen Boast)

Acher’s work uses beams of light travelling through particle clouds to create the illusion, and there's also a matching soundtrack!

Where to stay

If you're looking to visit London to stay nearby, the cheapest we've found are stays at the Travelodge City Street. Even on the weekends, rates were just around £100, compared to other hotels from £200 and more in the area.

Example:

Saturday, 18 December, Travelodge City Street (15-minute walk from Guildhall Yard)

Additional Information

• Borealis is produced by FESTIVAL.ORG and presented by the City of London Corporation in partnership with the Mayor of London

• Photo credit: GDIF (FESTIVAL.ORG)

• Dogs and animals are not permitted on site, with the exception of assistance dogs or service animals

• Covid-19 safety policies, please check here, page will be updated on an ongoing basis

• Toilets will be provided for audiences on site

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