THE impressive Liverpool Cathedral will be illuminated for a magical week-long Christmas light show.

The Light Before Christmas: The Manger will illuminate the iconic 99-year-old venue from next Friday, December 1, with the help of internationally renowned art team Luxmuralis who will display their immersive light and sound installation for the second year.

The cathedral’s historic architecture will become a backdrop for the sensory experience, which will take guests on a journey that brings the nativity story to life.

Sue Jones, the Cathedral Deans, said: “This event was phenomenally popular last year with every ticket being sold, so we are delighted to bring it back. We know how much people wanted to see something similar, so we asked Luxmuralis to return with an elevated festive show.

“The Light Before Christmas: The Manger will offer visitors a different way of engaging with the Nativity story that people enjoy and love. It offers the perfect opportunity for people of all ages to come together and enjoy a festive experience.”

The project will see lights and sound filling the building, including stunning Christmas related images that will be projected onto the front elevation and the interior walls. Illuminations will guide visitors into the building to follow the story, while encouraging both young and old to look up and enjoy the architectural splendour of the building.

Artistic director Peter Walker said: “We are delighted to return to Liverpool and present our second Christmas installation in the stunning Cathedral. Liverpool has embraced these light shows with tens of thousands visiting previous work. It is beginning to feel like a tradition for the city to visit the Cathedral in the festive period and for family and friends to visit the Christmas illuminations as part of the start of the holidays”

The event starts on December 1 and finishes on December 8 running between 4.30pm and 8.30pm everyday except Monday/Thursday/Wednesday when it finishes at 7.30pm

During that time, the Welsford Bistro within the cathedral will be open for festive food and drinks so visitors can enjoy an evening meal before or after viewing the display. The cathedral shop will also have a special stall selling related goodies.

The Light Before Christmas: The Manger is part of a two-year programme of events, exhibitions and artworks leading up to Liverpool Cathedral’s 100th anniversary in 2024.   

Tickets for the Christmas light and sound experience at Liverpool Cathedral must be booked in advance from TicketQuarter.