SYDNEY, N.S. — After some delays due to post-tropical storm Fiona, the Lumière Unama’ki-Cape Breton Art at Night Festival will take place in Sydney on Nov. 12.
The initial event was set for Sept. 24, the same day the storm hit.
For the first time in the event’s 11-year history, it will take place mainly indoors.
The event is normally hosted in downtown Sydney, but now Lumière 2022 is being held at Eltuek Arts Centre, Island Folk Cider House and surrounding grounds.
Nepean Street and Charlotte Street will be closed for the festival.
The board is committed to bringing Lumière back to the broader downtown community for 2023’s festival.
Board chair Robyn Neal said the event remains determined to deliver on Lumière’s 11th year.
“After speaking with some of our artists and partners, we recognize the logistical challenges involved in delivering an outdoor festival this late into the year,” said Neal.
“Eltuek has helped to shape the network of artists, art appreciators, and community members that make Lumiere possible. It seems appropriate to conduct our art-at-night event in a place that inspires artistic expression every day. I’m confident it will be a true and beautiful ‘Re-emergence’ of Lumière.”
The event will kick off at 6 p.m. and run until 11 p.m.
