Enlightenment is an international light-based festival which is part of EAST'08, the main theme for North East England's world-class programme of festivals and events in 2008, managed by Culture 10 at Newcastle-Gateshead Initiative.

The festival will showcase four major original commissions created by two UK and two Indian artists designed to reflect and celebrate the city's heritage and make use of the iconic structures and landmarks. These will be suppported by smaller pieces created by regional artists displayed in 'urban gallery' spaces such as shop windows and live performance pieces which will form a light trail across the city.

The festival is a partnership between Durham City Vision, DCA (Durham City Arts) and Culture 10 in association with ISIS Arts and Grit and Pearl.