Day One
06.03.2026 by Eimear
By Sebastian Stephenson
As the dusk settles over Smithfield last night it also brought to a close the first day of the newly rebooted Darklight – Festival of independent creativity. At 6pm Block T went from being a quaint epicenter of artistic work to being the life and soul of the party. The opening was an impressive gathering that consisted of industry types and fans of independent creativity. Apart from the conversation that was on offering from excited punters there was Asahi beer flowing and Diep noodles being consumed.
Time was called on the exuberance and those lucky enough to have tickets to the sold out opening screening of “Last Hijack” and the discussion marched off to the Light House. Although no tickets were available for the main event, the demand was such, there was a special screening was set up in The Generator to accommodate the numbers.
With such high spirits and numbers on the first night, the expectation for tomorrow is one that is met with unified excitement.