Middlesbrough to Shine Bright: Experience the Magic of Light This Winter at Nightfall.

● Thousands set to enjoy Middlesbrough’s Stewart Park after dark, as light event Nightfall returns for three November evenings.

● Nightfall’s brand-new spectacular trail of interactive light artworks features giant nocturnal inflatable animals & an outdoor silent disco.

● Tickets are selling fast with several slots already sold out.

Nightfall is set to return to Stewart Park, Middlesbrough for three unforgettable evenings, Friday 28 – Sunday 30 November 2025, with a new event theme, “Larger in Light.” Tickets are on sale now and selling fast, with thousands already snapped up for one of the most magical Tees Valley nights out!

Nightfall features a brand-new spectacular trail of interactive light artworks that will transform Stewart Park into an illuminated playground of light, colour and memory making. The much-loved event is a festive tradition for thousands of families in the region and invites all to celebrate the magic of a wintery night after dark under the stars.

Tickets are priced at £17.50 per adult, £12.50 per child and under twos are free. Discounted off-peak tickets are available for Sunday evening entry slots (8:30pm, 8:45pm, and 9pm). These are applied automatically during ticket purchase.

Organisers Tees Valley based Steller Creates have started to reveal this year’s programme, to give a flavour of what’s in store for ticket holders. Nightfall’s Larger in Light trail will feature towering tulips, oversized illuminated owls, a larger-than-life fox, a playful fluffle of radiant rabbits that leap and dance before your eyes and many more yet to be announced artworks.

You’ll also be able to dance the night away beneath a giant mirror glitter ball at an outdoor silent disco whilst listening to curated playlists, and families can enjoy artist-led workshops and get creative together!

Rachel Willis, Director at Stellar Creates, shared her excitement: “We’re thrilled to be bringing Nightfall back to Stewart Park this year. Now more than ever, it’s vital to create opportunities for people to come together, and enjoy something magical during the winter months.

Visitors will see the park come to life after dark with imaginative installations, storytelling, live performances, an outdoor silent disco, and interactive activities. We’re eagerly looking forward to welcoming Tees Valley audiences of all ages to experience this year’s event – they are in for an illuminated treat.

We are blown away with the response so far! Tickets are selling quickly and we encourage people to get theirs before the event sells out!”

The trail also features captivating performances from popular storyteller Ian Douglas, enchanting audiences with shadow puppetry and lantern-lit tales and Whippet Up, will premiere a brand-new UV puppet show for families. The Tees Valley Music Service & Tees Dance will also be entertaining Nightfall audiences as they enjoy their Nightfall experience.

Ticket holders can round off the night by tucking into street food and enjoying a hot chocolate or a festive cocktail, whilst soaking up the event atmosphere with live DJs sets.

Get ready to experience the extraordinary power of light at #Nightfall25! Don’t miss out—tickets are flying like shooting stars. Book now at www.nightfallfestival.co.uk.