DETAILS of this year’s Sarum Lights event at Salisbury Cathedral have been revealed – and tickets go on sale next week.

The event, a “light and sound spectacular”, is entitled Time and will run from November 5 to 9 at the cathedral.
And organisers said the setting will premiere a brand-new light and sound spectacular from Luxmuralis Artistic Collaboration.

In previous years, Sarum Lights has attracted more than 12,000 people from across the region.

“This immersive event will transform both the interior and exterior of the Cathedral, filling it with dazzling light, dynamic soundscapes and breathtaking projection installations on the west front and across the architecture inside,” a spokesperson said.

“Time will be an extraordinary exploration of humanity’s relationship with the concept of time, offering visitors an unforgettable journey through history, science and imagination.

“Through the immersive projected artworks visitors will traverse wormholes, venture inside the intricate workings of clocks and experience a dramatic narrative that stretches from the present day back to the very beginning of time.

“The show will include examples of early cave paintings, a walk through Einstein’s theories of relativity and text from HG Wells’ The Time Machine.”

Meanwhile, an interactive installation called ‘A Note to Myself’ will encourage visitors to write a message to themselves, either their younger selves, themselves today or their thoughts for the future. The postcards will then form a growing cascade in the north transept of the Cathedral.

The spectacular includes displays inside and outside

Peter Walker, artistic director of Luxmuralis, said: “We are thrilled to be bringing this new artwork to Salisbury for its world premiere.

“This large-scale installation is art on an epic scale, allowing visitors to experience how time has inspired and influenced scientists, historians and artists and how it determines all our lives.

“Visitors can immerse themselves in huge projections, enjoy wonderful images and contribute to the interactive installation.”

Kenneth Padley, Canon Treasurer and chair of Salisbury Cathedral’s Arts Advisory Panel, added: “We are delighted to be working with Luxmuralis once again, and to be premiering this new installation. Christians understand all time – past, present and future – to fall within God’s creative power and redemptive love.

“Salisbury Cathedral, as a place of worship and cultural destination for more than 800 years, seems the ideal place to explore perspectives on time.

“We look forward to welcoming you as we prepare for the turning of the year in Advent and the joyful new life of Christmas.”

Sarum Lights: Time runs from 5.30pm each evening between Tuesday, November 5 and Saturday, November 9, with 15 minute timed slots available.

Tickets are available to purchase from www.salisburycathedral.org.uk from September 9 at 10am. Low sound screenings for the neurodiverse community will be available from 5.30pm to 6.30pm on September 5 and November 6.