With more chances to see it this month

Thousands of people have already enjoyed Colour & Light 2026 as the dual-façade projection show continues to light up York city centre – and there is still plenty of time left to see it.

Now into its second week, the free, family-friendly event has turned the Eye of York into a perfect gathering point each evening, with audiences watching a fully choreographed 10-minute projection across York Castle Museum and Clifford’s Tower. This year’s show brings York’s rogues, rebels and legends to life in a spectacular free projected experience that draws on the city’s rich and sometimes surprising history.

An estimated 24,000 people have watched Colour & Light 2026 in its first week. At its peak, more than 1,200 people gathered to watch a single showing on the first Saturday evening.

Delivered by York BID in partnership with Double Take Projections, York Museums Trust and English Heritage, and funded by the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, Colour & Light has drawn large and varied crowds into the city centre during some of February’s coldest and darkest weeks, supporting York’s evening economy at a quieter time of year.

Carl Alsop, Operations Manager at York BID, said: “Seeing over 1,200 people gathered together for one show on that first Saturday really highlighted what Colour & Light has become – a moment people experience together in the city centre. Despite the very wet weather we’re experiencing at the moment, the atmosphere has been strong each night, with people meeting up, bringing family and enjoying York after dark. There’s still time to see it, and we hope many more people will take the opportunity.”

The continuous, looped show runs every evening until 22 February, with projections starting at 6pm and running every 10 minutes until 9pm. The event remains completely free, with no tickets required.

David Skaith, Mayor of York & North Yorkshire, said: “High streets are constantly changing, but they have, and always will be, hubs for our communities. That’s why I’m backing community led projects across York and North Yorkshire. Like Colour and Light in York, which brings people into the city centre with a light show projected onto some of York’s best-known buildings. It’s a simple but creative way to attract visitors and give everyone something special to enjoy. Residents and businesses understand most what is needed in their communities, and I am proud to be backing their plans with my £10m Vibrant and Sustainable High Street Fund.”

Colour & Light 2026 continues nightly until Sunday 22nd February 2026, with shows running every 10 minutes from 6-9pm. Completely free – no ticket required. The best viewing point is the Eye of York, York YO1 9WZ.