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IGNITE: New arts and light festival coming to Bishop Auckland

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A new festival in Bishop Auckland is set to shine the spotlight on community, creativity, and light.

 

Bishop Auckland’s inaugural IGNITE festival will be held from February 20 to 22, offering three days of illuminated art, storytelling, and interactive installations for people of all ages.

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Later that night, a second switch-on will see a large-scale projection illuminate the Spanish Gallery, created by artist Gareth Hudson from a narrative shared with local schools and community groups, who have then created the designs.

Period17 Feb 2026

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  • TitleIGNITE: New arts and light festival coming to Bishop Auckland
    Degree of recognitionRegional
    Media name/outletThe Northern Echo
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date17/02/26
    DescriptionA new festival in Bishop Auckland is set to shine the spotlight on community, creativity, and light.

    Bishop Auckland’s inaugural IGNITE festival will be held from February 20 to 22, offering three days of illuminated art, storytelling, and interactive installations for people of all ages.
    Producer/AuthorGavin Engelbrecht
    URLhttps://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25857247.ignite-new-arts-light-festival-coming-bishop-auckland/
    PersonsGareth Hudson
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