A breathtaking fusion of art, light, and music has arrived in Leicester Cathedral this week, as the internationally acclaimed artistic collaboration Luxmuralis unveils its new show, The Elements.
The immersive installation, which runs until Saturday 15 November, transforms the historic cathedral’s interior with large-scale light projections and an original musical score inspired by the four classical elements — earth, air, fire, and water.
Picture credit: Leicester Cathedral
Visitors stepping inside the 900-year-old cathedral are greeted by vivid cascades of colour, shifting patterns, and evocative sounds that envelop the architecture in a dynamic, multi-sensory experience. Each section of the show invites audiences to reflect on humanity’s connection with the natural world and the delicate balance that sustains it.
“The response to Space last year was phenomenal, and we’re thrilled to welcome Luxmuralis back,” said The Very Revd Karen Rooms, Dean of Leicester. “The Elements will offer another opportunity for visitors to see the Cathedral transformed — and serve as a powerful reminder of the beauty and fragility of creation.”
Luxmuralis — a collaboration between sculptor Peter Walker and composer David Harper — has gained national recognition for its stunning light and sound artworks staged in cathedrals and heritage sites across the UK. Their projects aim to reinterpret historic spaces, merging cutting-edge digital art with centuries-old architecture.
Early visitors to the Leicester installation have described the show as “mesmerising” and “deeply moving,” with projections rippling across the stone columns and vaulted ceilings, turning the sacred space into a living artwork.
Tickets for The Elements are priced at £12 for adults and £8 for concessions, and can be booked online at Luxmuralis-Elements.eventbrite.co.uk.
The installation is open on selected evenings through Saturday 15 November, offering audiences a rare chance to see Leicester Cathedral illuminated in spectacular style before the festive season begins.
Picture credit: Leicester Cathedral
