Newcastle Laser Light Show 2022: When is it, where is it and how the public can get involved

Newcastle City Council have announced that the city’s laser light show will be returning at the end of 2022. It will be the second year the Laser Light Show has been on, after its inaugural year last year.

It is set to be a lot bigger than last year, too. Over 80 lasers will light up the sky, providing around 20 dazzling displays during its three day run later this month.

The Laser Light Show has been designed by Bafta award winning artist Seb Lee-Delisle. Not only has she designed the show, has composed an original musical score to go alongside it.

From 5pm on December 30, members of the public who attend can by controlling the colours, patterns and movement of an array of high-powered lasers on the Tyne Bridge from their smartphone.

Councillor Lesley Storey, Cabinet Member for A Vibrant City at Newcastle City Council said: “The build-up to Christmas has been wonderful in the city, and now we turn our attention to the New Year, and the start of what we hope will be a very happy and positive 2023.

“The Laser Lights were so well received last year. I am delighted that we are welcoming them back. It means we are able to offer an innovative and incredibly visual event in the city that is free to attend and open to everyone.

“It’s also great that the laser lights are a safer and more environmentally friendly alternative to fireworks to support the city’s carbon zero ambitions, whilst also ensuring less noise pollution and being pet friendly too.

“And as the lights shows are happening at regular intervals over three days, it is such an accessible event. Families with young children will be able to visit the earlier shows, and those out celebrating New Years’ Eve have something to enjoy as we welcome in 2023.”

When is the Newcastle Laser Light Show?

It will last over three days from December 30 to January 1. 80 lasers will light up the area between the Tyne Bridge and Millennium Bridge. You do not need tickets.