After captivating more than a million guests around the world, LUMINISCENCE continues its tour and settles in the heart of Philadelphia for a series of exceptional dates in the iconic Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul. For the first time, experience a show where history, video mapping, and live music come together to reveal this jewel of Philadelphia's heritage as you have never seen it before. At the center of America 250, experience ad side of Philly many don't know.
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HISTORY
Narration lies at the heart of the show. Get ready to embark on a true odyssey through time, skies, and storms, where trials, rebirth, and resilience intertwine.
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360° VIDEO MAPPING
Thanks to cutting-edge technology, let yourself be amazed by the way light sculpts history. The Cathedral transforms and lights up to become a vast living canvas.
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LIVE MUSIC
Feel the resonance of voices, strings, brass and woodwinds. An encounter between music and architecture, carried by a sound system that envelops the audience.
WaitlistA prelude to the show - uncover the history of the Cathedral.
Before taking your seat for the show, stroll freely through the nave of The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul, accompanied by the enchanting melodies of an exceptional live soloist. Along the way, cultural mediation panels highlight the key moments of the Cathedral Basilica's history and invite you to take a closer look at the architecture and the stories held within one of Philadelphia's most stunning buildings. A gentle introduction, blending listening and contemplation.
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The immersive 360° show…
Sit comfortably in the Cathedral, as you are enveloped by light and music. You'll experience a 360-degree show where history, video mapping, and music come together to reveal the beauty of this sacred monument.
Act I: Gathering
Act II: Community
Act III: Nation
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On select special evenings, LUMINISCENCE LIVE+ presents a symphonic version of the show with the LUMINISCENCE orchestra and choir. On other nights, LUMINISCENCE LIVE brings a live choir and recorded music with some of the most impressive voices from the region. These rare performances offer a fully immersive symphonic experience, where the power of the orchestra and the emotion of the choir come together in perfect harmony. A total sonic immersion, set within one of the most spectacular acoustic spaces in the city.
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Constructed between 1846 and 1864, the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul is the largest Catholic church in Pennsylvania and a centerpiece of Philadelphia’s Logan Square. Designed by Napoleon LeBrun and John Notman in the ornate Roman-Corinthian style, the structure is modeled after the Lombard Church of St. Charles in Rome. Its massive brownstone facade and towering copper-clad dome have made it a prominent fixture of the city's skyline for over 150 years. The interior is equally breathtaking, featuring a grand vaulted ceiling and stunning frescoes by Constantino Brumidi.
As the mother church of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, the Basilica has hosted two Papal visits and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. It stands today as a testament to the city’s rich immigrant history and architectural ambition, offering a serene and majestic atmosphere that continues to inspire residents and visitors alike.
Address: 1723 Race St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, United States
How to get there
About the experience
The experience takes place inside Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul:
1723 Race St, Philadelphia, PA 19103.
People usually spend 60 minutes at this experience. The main show lasts 45 minutes but there is a 40 minute pre-show with live music before the designated start time and a walk-through exhibit area where guests can learn more about the historic building and the show..
Please arrive up to 45 minutes before concert time. The security lines will close at the time of the show. Due to the nature of the show and to protect the experience for all, we cannot seat people once the show has begun.
Yes. For the safety and comfort of all guests, absolutely no weapons of any kind are permitted on-site. This includes, but not limited to, knives and guns (including concealed carry). Security reserves the right to enforce this policy at the venue entrance.
Attendees are asked to remove hats prior to entering the nave to respect the wishes of the Cathedral Basilica.
No food or beverages are allowed inside the nave.
About tickets
In the Fever App, available on Google Play and the Apple Store.
On the Fever website.
You can find your ticket in the "Tickets" section of the Fever app (you can download it from the Apple App Store or Google Play). Please remember to log in with the same login method used to make the purchase.
You will also find your QR code in your purchase confirmation email.
This experience allows date changes up to 48 hours in advance. If you would like to make the change, please contact us and include the ticket ID associated with your purchase. You can also check if this option is available by consulting your ticket in the "Tickets" section of the Fever App where, if enabled, the "Change date and/or time" button will appear. Follow the steps indicated in the link to change the date and/or time of the ticket.
No refunds are permitted under any circumstances. For more information, you can consult our T&Cs.
About access to the event
"Our mission is to preserve, share, and promote our history and heritage by highlighting emblematic sites that are part of our shared legacy. We are proud to offer an artistic, immersive, and inclusive experience that allows as many people as possible to discover the richness of our heritage, regardless of age, culture, nationality, or religion. We hope that LUMINISCENCE will inspire audiences to see sacred monuments in a new light, creating a unique emotional, memorial, and sensory connection."
Romain Sarfati, Co-founder and CEO of LOTCHI
