Event Details
- Location: Peterborough Cathedral
- Address: Minster Precincts, Peterborough, PE1 1XS
- Start date: 10th February 2026
- End date: 28th February 2026
- Times: 10.00am
- Entry fee: £0 (Donations welcome)
Peterborough Cathedral is delighted to announce that it will be hosting Helios, a spectacular touring artwork by UK artist Luke Jerram, from 10 to 28 February 2026. The exhibition has been made possible by the generous sponsorship of Peterborough Positive’s Small Grants Scheme. Suspended in the air and seven metres in diameter, this awe-inspiring, internally illuminated sculpture will offer visitors a rare opportunity to experience the Sun at an extraordinary level of detail and scale.
Helios has been co-commissioned by the National Trust, Cork Midsummer Festival, Liverpool Cathedral, Old Royal Naval College and University College London, marking a major collaborative investment in accessible, science-inspired public art.
Helios will be open to the public by suggested donation during regular Cathedral visiting hours. An accompanying programme of events is soon to be announced, offering visitors further opportunities to explore the science, mythology and artistry behind the work, while also enhancing Peterborough’s cultural offer.
Photo credit Luke Jerram and Gareth Jones.