City Reflections is now live!
Experience the magic of City Reflections this February half-term—a stunning projection showcase transforming the walls of The Esplanade at Westquay.
Celebrating Southampton’s Community Legends, this mesmerising projection and soundscape is running every evening this week until 23rd February 2025, looping from 6 to 9pm. Don’t miss this unique celebration of the city and its people!
📍 The Esplanade, Westquay
📅 14th–23rd February 2025
⏳ 6–9pm (looping projection)
Main Event Location
The Esplanade, Westquay
Friday 14 – Sunday 23 February, 6-9pm
Harbour Parade, Southampton, SO15 1QF
Community Pop-Up Events
Celebrating Southampton’s Community Legends
This February half-term, Southampton’s medieval city walls will come alive with City Reflections, a new projection showcase celebrating the people who make our city shine. From 14th – 23rd February, the projection will light up The Esplanade at Westquay to celebrate many local legends — everyday heroes whose stories reflect the heart and soul of Southampton.
Co-created by the community
Each featured legend was nominated by the people of Southampton during our August to September 2024 campaign, which asked, “Who’s your community legend?” The overwhelming response highlighted the kindness, dedication and diversity that define our city. This project is a celebration of these inspiring individuals and their contributions. The content for the installation was captured by talented students from Solent University, adding a unique and creative perspective to the stories. While the installation highlights many stories, it also acknowledges countless others making a difference every day.
More than a light show
The centerpiece projection and soundscape on The Esplanade will run on a loop from 6-9pm nightly throughout the February half-term. Additional light shows at local community hubs—including the MP3 Building, Mansel Park Pavilion in Milbrook, the 29th Southampton Scouts Hut in Portswood, Highpoint Venue in Thornhill and St Mary’s Stadium in Northam – bring this celebration in the neighbourhoods of the people featured and the communities who nominated them.
This February, experience Southampton’s stories through light and sound. City Reflections is a reminder that our city’s greatest treasure is its people. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Free and open to all
City Reflections is a free outdoor event, making it accessible to everyone. Please note that an open-air installation is subject to weather conditions. We recommend dressing appropriately for the winter weather and bringing an umbrella or waterproofs, just in case. Rain or shine, the light and sound displays promise to be a memorable experience.
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