River of Light opening night called off due to high winds

The opening night of the River of Light festival has been cancelled because of high winds caused by Storm Austen.

Liverpool City Council said Friday's events had been called off "in the interests of safety" due to deteriorating weather conditions.

A spokesperson said: "Please keep an eye on our social channels for any further event updates over the weekend."

River of Light is a free outdoor illuminated gallery featuring light and sound installations by national and international artists.

The artworks are located along Liverpool's waterfront and in key locations across the city centre.

The theme this year is "Together", which organisers say celebrates "connection, community and shared experiences".

The 2026 festival features 13 artworks.

A second weather warning is in place for Merseyside from midday on Saturday until 21:00 BST on Sunday.

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