Bright Winter Nights

Bright Winter Nights has quickly become a highlight of the winter calendar. Each year, the show combines large-scale projections, soundscapes, and interactive artworks to transform the castle into a glowing canvas of community spirit and creativity.

This year’s theme is “Hear My Voice”, with all artworks co-created alongside young people from Bolsover. Working directly with professional artists, they are shaping the installations to ensure their ideas, perspectives, and voices take centre stage.

The Bolsover Partnership is funding a project with Bolsover School, while Boza Youth Club is collaborating with VideoClub and Urban Projections. Global supply chain solutions provider Wesco Anixter is also supporting the event by funding an art commission involving Stubbin Wood School and Neurohub.

In response to overwhelming demand, we have added an extra evening, giving more people the chance to experience the spectacular light show.

This year, the event will take place on Thursday 27 and Friday 28 November, from 4.30pm to 7.30pm, with a dedicated quiet session from 4.30pm to 5pm.

Bright Winter Nights 2025 is presented by Junction Arts in partnership with English Heritage, NeuroHub, and Videoclub, and is funded by Arts Council England, Bolsover District Council, Bolsover Partnership, and Wesco Anixter.

The event forms part of the Bolsover Winter Festival (27–29 November), alongside the much-loved Bolsover Christmas Market and Bolsover Lantern Parade – three festive days of creativity, light, and celebration.