The Lumini

MarketPlace Arts is bringing the Lumini to Memorial Gardens for four days of extraordinary light, colour and joy!

***PLEASE NOTE: General Admission to the Lumini Tickets are now SOLD OUT but you can still book your places on the free workshop programme in Memorial Gardens. You can also join our Lumini waiting list by using the Book Now button to the right.***

The inflatable Lumini sculpture, created by internationally renowned Architects of Air, is coming to Suffolk. With a bespoke design for Newmarket, it offers intricate egg shaped domes which create an inspiring space of light and colour. Come and experience this magical, dreamlike world of domes and radiant light.

Lumini is Architects of Air’s mini-structure for community programming and artistic interventions. This bespoke design has been created to fit into The Dell in Memorial Gardens. You can find out more about Lumini here. Did you know the Architect of Air’s create even larger-scale Luminaria? You can see more about these here.

Outside the Lumini, the Memorial Gardens will be buzzing with FREE drop-in activities. No booking is needed – simply come along! We invite you to join us for activities like zine making, cloud painting and birdwatching. Enjoy a mindful moment at our Meditation Station or follow a Wellbeing Walk designed by Newmarket Community Nature Reserve. Check out the yarnbombing by Newmarket knitters. Whether you have tickets for the Lumini or not, come and experience something new. 

We’ve commissioned two unique immersive audio experiences especially for this event. Whether you’re relaxing in the park or experiencing the Lumini, pick up a pair of headphones and be transported by a calming guided meditation written for the gardens or an oral history storytelling experience of voices from the local community.

You can find out more about and listen to the audio experiences here.

With something for all ages and interests, Memorial Gardens will be buzzing with creativity across all 4 days. We can’t wait to see you. 

You can see a full schedule for each day and book workshops on the links below:

Thursday 11th September Programme

Friday 12th September Programme

Saturday 13th September Programme

Sunday 14th September Programme

Essential Info

Where is the Lumini taking place?

The Lumini is taking place outdoors in the Memorial Gardens. Full address: Memorial Gardens, High Street, Newmarket, CB8 8JS.

When is the Lumini taking place?

You can book tickets to enter the Lumini sculpture from 12-6pm each day on Thursday 11 September to Sunday 14 September. Outside the Lumini, the Memorial Gardens will be buzzing with FREE drop-in activities from 12-6pm on Thursday 11 September to Sunday 14 September. No booking is needed – simply come along!

What else will be going on in the park?

Outside the Lumini, the Memorial Gardens will be buzzing with FREE drop-in activities. No booking is needed – simply come along! We invite you to join us for activities like zine making, cloud painting and birdwatching. Enjoy a mindful moment at our Meditation Station or follow a Wellbeing Walk designed by Newmarket Community Nature Reserve. Check out the yarnbombing by Newmarket knitters. Whether you have tickets for the Lumini or not, come and experience something new. 

We’ve commissioned two unique immersive audio experiences especially for this event. Whether you’re relaxing in the park or exploring the Lumini, pick up a pair of headphones and be transported by a calming guided meditation written for the gardens or an oral history storytelling experience of voices from the local community. With something for all ages and interests, Memorial Gardens will be buzzing with creativity across all 4 days. We can’t wait to see you.

Do I need a ticket?

Yes, everyone needs a ticket to enter the Lumini. You can book tickets online up to midnight the day before your visit, and we’re also releasing on-the-day tickets on site if any booked visitors don’t show up. We do expect a high demand for tickets and expect there to be queues, so please factor that into your visit. You do not need a ticket to enter the park, where there are free, drop in activities from Thursday to Sunday. Booking will be opened here on our website and will be announced via our social media and newsletter. You can follow us on Facebook at MarketPlace Arts and Instagram at @marketplacearts. You can sign up to our newsletter at the top of this page. 

How much do tickets cost?

Tickets are free.

Is there an age restriction for this event?

Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult (a minimum of 1 adult for up to 4 children). 

Will there be toilets at the venue?

There will be portaloos available.

Wheelchair access

The Lumini is accessible for wheelchair users however it will be situated on grass. There will be matting up to the main entrance. There are two entrances to Memorial Gardens, Both are wheelchair accessible with concrete paths. The activities in the park will take place on a grassy area within Memorial Gardens, which is generally level but may have some uneven patches typical of natural grass surfaces.

To read our full FAQs please click here

The Lumini is generously supported by Newmarket Town Council.