Luxmuralis lights up Durham Cathedral
There may be no Lumiere for 2024, but the lights are firmly on in Durham City this week as Luxmuralis returns for the third consecutive year.
Space is the simple name of the “immersive, intergalactic and sound experience” which is lighting up Durham Cathedral until Sunday (October 13).
Visitors are invited to “ponder our relationship with planet Earth within the universe” among the large-scale light projections, which feature galaxies and stars, music soundscapes and original footage of a rocket launch.
All areas of the World Heritage Site are bathed in light during the nightly shows…. including - for the first time - the exterior of the iconic landmark.
Andrew Usher, chief officer, visitor experience and enterprise at Durham Cathedral said: “The Space themed projections throughout the cathedral feels like a fascinating journey through both outer-space and sacred space.
“This year for the first time we are projecting onto the outside of the cathedral which you can only view through the Cloisters.
“With a new theme and some different areas of the cathedral covered in projections, we got great feedback from opening night that Space is another fantastic experience."
Suitable for all ages, Space by Luxmuralis is open from 6.45pm to 9.15pm (6.30pm to 9pm on Sunday) until October 13. Limited tickets available. To find out more and book tickets visit www.durhamcathedral.co.uk/space