Exeter Cathedral – The Storytellers

Exeter Cathedral will be hosting a sound and light show that promises to take visitors on a journey through the rich history of storytelling.

Titled The Storytellers, the art installation is the creation of artistic collaboration Luxmuralis and will be transforming the historic building’s architecture with literary-inspired projections from 7-10 January.The Storytellers will take visitors through multiple spectacular sound and light artworks exploring literary themes allowing people to walk through ancient texts and become immersed in the realms of famous authors’ imaginations.

Photo Credit: The Storytellers by Luxmuralis at Winchester Cathedral.

Organisers at Exeter Cathedral are delighted to welcome Luxmuralis back to the cathedral for their sixth installation. The Very Reverend Jonathan Greener, Dean of Exeter, said:

“Exeter Cathedral provides the perfect canvas for Luxmuralis’ Storytellers sound and light show. In 2026, not only will the cathedral’s nave and quire be transformed by mesmerising projections, but we’re extending into the newly renovated east end and Friends’ Cloister Gallery as well – all beautifully illuminated by the artworks.

“We are particularly excited by this year’s literary-themed son-et-lumiere because Exeter Cathedral is home to a huge library with many fascinating stories to tell – including the 10th century Exeter Book, the oldest book of English literature in the world.

“Luxmuralis’ shows are always very popular and provide the ideal opportunity to come and see this fantastic building in a new light.  We much look forward to welcoming visitors from all over Devon and beyond.”

Luxmuralis is an artistic collaboration between sculptor, Peter Walker, and composer, David Harper. Together they specialise in immersive fine art, light and sound installations, providing access to visual artwork in public as well as unexpected places including cathedrals and sacred spaces.

Peter Walker, Artistic Director of Luxmuralis, says he is excited to bring the experience to the cathedral in Exeter:

“We are delighted to return to Exeter Cathedral – a most remarkable setting for journeying visitors through our unique light and sound installations. The Storytellers will take visitors on a truly immersive experience through the genres of stories and novels, fantasy, romance legends and the stories we recall from childhood as nearly every inch of the Cathedral is brought to life with light and sound installations”

During their visit to the immersive show, visitors can also enjoy refreshments in the cathedral’s Refectory and visit the cathedral’s shop – both of which will be atmospherically illuminated to complement Luxmuralis’ experience.

Tickets are £10 for adults, £5 for children (Ages 4-17) and £25 for a family of four ( adults, 2 children.).

Tickets can be purchased via the Exeter Cathedral website here. Advance booking is recommended.

Photo Credit: Main Image, The Storytellers by Luxmuralis at Durham Cathedral.