Community lantern parade, Light Up Fest, is returning to Cannon Hill Park this February.

Light Up Fest is a vibrant, community-driven celebration presented by Autin Dance Theatre, co-commissioned by Midlands Arts Centre and kindly sponsored by Eversheds Sutherland.

Returning on Saturday 21 February 2026, Light Up Fest invites audiences of all ages to gather for a magical winter celebration of creativity, community and light.

The free outdoor parade will gather from 4.30pm outside MAC (park side) and sets off at 5.15pm culminating in a glowing lantern procession through Cannon Hill Park at dusk.

Now in its second edition, the light parade transforms the park into a spectacle of colour and light, as participants walk together carrying handmade lanterns created by local schools, community groups and workshop participants. Along the route, audiences will encounter joyful performance moments that spark connection, wonder and shared celebration.

For more information, and to book your spot, click here.