City of Codes & Light Festival: Projections, Lantern Parade & Live Music

4 October 2025

Community Update

This Saturday, 4th October, there will be some changes in place to help keep everyone safe while enjoying the evening in the city centre.

Road closure: From 6:00 PM, Silbury Boulevard will be closed from the MK Council Building.
Free parking: From 6:00 PM onwards, visitors can use free car parking at Cornerstone Church, with easy access to different parts of the shopping centre.
We’d love for you to come along and enjoy the evening, just remember to plan a little extra time for your journey.

You will also find our friendly security stewards lining the route of the parade from 18:00.

Thank you for your understanding and for helping us keep the event safe and welcoming for all.

Mind & Matter Projection: 7:15PM

Large-scale projection by multimedia creative studio Limbic Cinema, illuminating the MK Central Library with the story of astronomy from ancient stargazers to modern discovery. The projection will start at 7:15PM followed by the Lantern Parade.

Lantern Parade: 7:35PM

City procession led by artist Emma Garofalo, featuring willow lanterns created by local school groups inspired by stars and constellations. Starting from the MK Central City Library at 7:30PM, the parade will weave through the city ending at the John Lewis Car Park, Milton Keynes where guests can enjoy more exciting activities, music and food.

In Infinity: from 8PM

In Infinity: An immersive galaxy installation created with Goldsmiths University of London students Jie Shuai & Xin Yan. Using interactive floor projection, the work invites audiences to step into a cosmic landscape of sound and shifting light, exploring the rhythms that connect human life with the stars. Available for guests to see from 8PM at the John Lewis Car Park, Milton Keynes.

Live Music and Food Stalls: 6PM-8PM

Community evening of music, refreshments and celebration. Available from 6PM at the John Lewis Car Park, Milton Keynes