Sarum Lights to return to Salisbury Cathedral this November

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 06:00

Salisbury Cathedral will premiere a brand-new light show from Luxmuralis this November, when Sarum Lights: Great Journeys runs from Tuesday 3 to Saturday 7 November.

Tickets for the week-long event are now on sale, with more than 12,000 people expected to attend.

Sarum Lights: Great Journeys, supported by Trethowans, will feature Viking longboats, maps, animal migration and famous voyages, transforming both the exterior and interior of the Cathedral with moving projections, dynamic soundscapes and spectacular light across the medieval building's architecture.

The show takes visitors from humanity's earliest movements to animal journeys, from ancient maps to modern transport, and from epic adventures across the world to the personal journeys of an individual’s life.

The show reaches a cinematic climax as the main nave of the Cathedral transforms into an epic celebration of movement, life, and human connection. An original soundscape and breathtaking large-scale projections will present a whistle-stop journey around the world, from the rush and rhythm of modern life to the places, people and the communities that are connected.

Neil Traynor, Canon Treasurer and chair of the Cathedral’s Arts Advisory Panel, said, “For the seventh year, Salisbury Cathedral is once again looking forward to welcoming thousands of people from across the South of England - and furtherafield - to Sarum Lights. It’s a wonderful opportunity for everyone to explore our magnificent building in a new light. It is always a privilege to work alongside Luxmuralis and to be the first to premiere a brand-new show for 2026.”

Sarum Lights: Great Journeys runs from Tuesday 3 – Saturday 7 November 2026 at Salisbury Cathedral from 5.30 pm each evening, with 15-minute timed entry slots available.

Tickets start from £10 for adults and £6 for children. They can be purchased from www.salisburycathedral.org.uk. The Cathedral Shop and Refectory will be open during Sarum Lights, offering early Christmas present ideas and refreshments.

Low-sound screenings for visitors who would welcome a quieter experience will be available from 5.30pm-6.30pm on Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4 November.