Dazzle! Devonport’s Festival of Light

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Get ready for Dazzle! Devonport’s Festival of Light, Creativity, and Heritage

Plymouth’s highly anticipated Dazzle Festival is set to transform Devonport into a breathtaking spectacle of light and creativity from Thursday 27 February to Sunday 3 March. 

Dazzle is a free event, open to all. Whether you're visiting with family, friends, or as a couple, Dazzle offers something for everyone.

Join us to explore Devonport’s past, celebrate its vibrant present, and look forward to its exciting future.

Jump to: What's on | Festival areas and map | Food and drink | Travel | Accessibility | Special openings

What's on

The free, four-night light festival will commemorate 200 years of Devonport and its vibrant future. This event will light up heritage buildings and public spaces in Devonport with stunning projections and immersive art inspired by the area’s rich history, including the dazzle camouflage first developed right here in Devonport!

Building on experience delivering Illuminate, Real Ideas Organisation will transform heritage buildings and public spaces with stunning light projections bringing the past to life.

• There will be immersive performances for all ages
• Free 360-degree immersive experiences at the Dome
• Stories, exhibitions and poems from local people
• Roaming performance, local food vendors and more dazzling surprises!

Festival areas and map

Dazzle will be taking over Devonport, the Market Hall and Devonport Guildhall and Column.

Check out the handy Dazzle map to see where activities are taking place.

Food and drink

A variety of local food vendors will be on-site, offering hot drinks, savoury snacks, and sweet treats, catering to a range of dietary needs.

Market Hall and Devonport Guildhall will serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic refreshments, including hot drinks.

For food vendor locations, pick up a Dazzle map when you arrive.

In Zone N, enjoy Cher’s Funky Faces and other dazzling activities for all ages.

Travel

Please note, there is no event parking available at Market Hall or Devonport Guildhall. Visitors are encouraged to use alternative transport options.

Shuttle Bus Service

A free, dedicated City Bus shuttle service (DAZ1) will operate throughout Dazzle, running in a loop from Derry’s Cross to Mutton Cove, James St, with request stops along the route.

Local car parks along the Shuttle Route:

• Stonehouse Creek Car Park (some restrictions apply Monday – Friday)
• Western Approach Car Park
• Theatre Royal Car Park
• Civic Centre Car Park
• Derry’s Cross Car Park
• Colin Campbell Court Car Park

Other City Bus Services to Devonport:

• 21 from Royal Parade (stop A1), 21A or 14 from Royal Parade (stop A2) towards Devonport
• Service 34 on Chapel Street
• Service 36 from Royal Parade (stop A2, Mon-Fri term time only)

The closest bus stop is Chapel Street, a 4-minute walk from Market Hall.

For full details:

• Bus 21
• Bus 34
• Bus 14 (Mon-Fri only)

By Train

• Devonport Train Station is a 15-minute walk from the festival.
• Plymouth Train Station is further away, but buses from Western Approach can connect you to Bus 21, 21A, 21B, or 14 to reach Devonport.

By Foot

• Stonehouse Creek to Market Hall: 14-minute walk
• Western Approach Car Park to Market Hall: 30-minute walk
• Torpoint Ferry to Market Hall: 13-minute walk

Dazzle takes place in a residential area—please be considerate of residents by using public transport where possible and leaving quietly.

Accessibility

Market Hall

• Wheelchair friendly entrance on the west side of the building.
• Accessible toilet facilities.
• Lift access to upper floors and an accessible bar.

Devonport Guildhall

• Wheelchair friendly entrance on the east side of the building.
• Accessible toilet facilities.
• Lift access to upper floor.

Additional accessible toilet

Available in Zone N, the festival’s third area that will feature immersive experiences and food vendors. 

For further accessibility support, please speak to a staff member on site.

Special openings

Thursday 27 February: Local Community ‘First Look’ (5.30pm to 6.30pm)

Devonport residents are invited to an exclusive first look at Dazzle as a thank-you for being at the heart of the festival.

Sunday 2 March: Quiet Opening (5.30pm to 7.30pm)

A specially curated experience for visitors who may find loud sounds and busy crowds overwhelming.

This project is supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Using money raised by National Lottery players, The National Lottery Heritage Fund supports projects that connect people and communities with the UK's heritage. The Fund's investment helps make heritage more accessible and creates lasting benefits for communities.

This project is also part funded by the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund. The Shared Prosperity Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK by investing in communities and places, supporting local businesses, and enhancing people and skills.