San Sebastián
Dive into the secrets of San Sebastian Cathedral An immersive sound and light show in a mythical place! Get your tickets
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Projections
History
Music
After captivating more than 500,000 spectators in Bordeaux, Paris and Lille, LUMINISCENCE continues its tour and settles in the heart of San Sebastian for a series of exceptional dates in the emblematic San Sebastian Cathedral. For the first time, experience a show where history, video mapping and 360° music unite to reveal this building as you have never seen it before. The light projections extend the cathedral, revealing with finesse every architectural detail, from its imposing base to the top of its towers rising over 20 meters high.
Photo Credit © Laura Vesmare
Sit comfortably in the nave, look up, and let the voice of the cathedral’s guardian spirit guide you on a journey beyond time. You’ll experience a full 360-degree immersion, where history, video mapping, and live music come together to unveil the legend of this sacred monument.
Act 1: The Rise of a Chimera
For centuries, San Sebastián flourished as a prosperous trading and military port. But after the Napoleonic destruction, the city had to reinvent itself. As it transformed into a royal seaside resort, a bold urban project was launched. At its heart: the construction of a grand, new church inspired directly by the Middle Ages…
Act 2: Between Shadows and Light
From the sunlit coastline that made the city famous, sunlight ignites the church’s stained glass and breathes life into its stone. Through the turmoil of history, it stands tall—guardian of the Basque Country.
Act 3: The Echo of Ages
To honor its sacred mission, it is elevated to cathedral status. Its striking medieval silhouette echoes the glories of the past as it becomes a true musical monument.
Act 4: Eternalize
The young cathedral continues its journey, looking toward the future. Though inspired by the past, it is built for what lies ahead—a bold symbol of unity, blending heritage with innovation.
© Mikhail Sytenkov
Thanks to a speaker system that surrounds the audience, each note and each percussion travels through the building to offer unprecedented sound immersion. Thus, the audience, comfortably seated, does not just listen: it physically feels the vibrations and perceives each nuance with exceptional clarity. This total sound immersion, combined with the natural acoustics of the place, transforms listening into an unprecedented sensory experience, where sound becomes matter and movement.
Photo Credit ©Vutherea Kham
The region’s most talented singers will revisit classical and sacred masterpieces during an exceptional live performance. They will reveal the full acoustic richness of one of the most beautiful cathedrals in Spain.
© Mikhail Sytenkov
The Cathedral of El Buen Pastor in San Sebastián, inaugurated in 1897, is the city's main religious building. Inspired by the neo-Gothic style, it stands out with its 75-meter tall spire and colorful stained glass windows that fill the interior with light. Designed by Basque architect Manuel de Echave, it was built using local stone. Located in the heart of San Sebastián, it symbolizes the urban growth of the late 19th century. Still active today, it hosts masses, concerts, and religious events, embodying the spiritual and architectural heritage of the capital of Gipuzkoa.
Location Plaza del Buen Pastor S/N, 20006 Donostia, Gipuzkoa
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"Our mission is to preserve, transmit and promote our history and our heritage, by enhancing emblematic places that are part of our common heritage. 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 their age, culture, nationality or religion. We hope that LUMINISCENCE will allow spectators to take a new look at sacred monuments by creating a unique emotional, memorial and sensory connection."
Romain Sarfati, Co-founder and General Director of LOTCHI.
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