Brighton’s Sky to Come Alive with “WILD: The Drone Light Show”

Get ready, Brighton — this December, our skies are about to roar, swim, and soar with life.

On Saturday, 13th December 2025, the 1st Central County Ground will host WILD: The Drone Light Show, a brand-new immersive experience that turns the night sky into a living canvas filled with glowing creatures from across the animal kingdom.

Imagine standing under a starry winter sky while hundreds of drones form the shapes of elephants, whales, and tropical birds above you — all moving in sync with a cinematic soundtrack. That’s what WILD promises to deliver.

✨ A new kind of light show

Created by Yuup and Celestial, WILD isn’t your typical fireworks display. This is a 40-minute, story-driven drone performance featuring more than 600 illuminated drones dancing in perfect harmony.

The show takes you through four natural worlds — desert, ocean, arctic, and jungle — each one brought to life in vivid colour. Expect glowing polar bears gliding through the sky, schools of fish swimming in formation, and the flutter of birds lighting up the darkness.

It’s a stunning, family-friendly spectacle that celebrates the beauty of wildlife and our planet — but without the bangs and smoke of fireworks. It’s clean, quiet, and absolutely breathtaking.

🌮 Food, fun, and a festival feel

Before the drones take flight, the event will have a pre-show village where you can grab food, enjoy live music, and soak up the atmosphere.

It’s designed to be more than a light show — it’s a community evening out. Arrive early, wrap up warm, and make a night of it. Brighton’s known for its big cultural moments, and WILD is set to be one of the highlights of the winter.

📅 Event details

Date: Saturday, 13 December 2025

Times: Two shows – 5:30 pm and 8:15 pm

Venue: 1st Central County Ground, Brighton & Hove

Tickets: From £14 for adults and £9 for children (ages 3+)

Access: Seating and standing options available

WILD will also tour Birmingham, Nottingham, and Bristol — but Brighton’s stop promises to be one of the most scenic, with the sea air and open skies setting the perfect stage.

💡 Why you shouldn’t miss it

It’s eco-friendly and quieter than fireworks — perfect for families, kids, and pets.

The visuals are cinematic, blending technology and storytelling in a way that feels almost magical.

Brighton’s creative spirit makes it the ideal home for this kind of innovative art experience.

Whether you’re a tech fan, a parent looking for a family night out, or just someone who loves a good spectacle, WILD will be a feast for the senses.

🧣 Tips for the night

Arrive early to enjoy the pre-show village and get the best view.

Wrap up warm — it’s December by the coast!

Bring your phone for photos (but leave big cameras at home unless permitted).

Keep an eye out for accessibility info if you need step-free access or buggy space.

🐘 Final thoughts

It’s not often you get to see the animal kingdom take flight right here in Brighton — and this one’s set to be unforgettable.

As Yuup’s founder Dominic Mills put it, WILD was created to “capture the wonder of the natural world and put audiences at the heart of it.”

Brighton, get ready. On 13th December, the skies belong to the wild.

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