A spectacular sound and light show is set to make Carlisle shine next month.
Tickets are selling fast for the ambitious Carlisle City of Lights event, which aims to take people’s breath away.
Taking place on February 23, February 24 and February 25, it lights up the city’s key historical landmarks and includes the spectacular sound and light experience inside and outside Carlisle Cathedral, and within the grounds of Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery and Carlisle Castle.
The event will start at Carlisle Cathedral, followed by Tullie House and then ending at Carlisle Castle with sound and light projected on to buildings.
For the first time, sound and light artists will use the inside of Carlisle Cathedral as well as the exterior.
City of Lights is organised by Carlisle City Council’s Discover Carlisle team and Luxmuralis, in association with Cumbria County Council.
It is themed around science and will explore the subject in a thought-provoking and beautiful way.
Peter Walker, of Luxmuralis, said: “Sound and light art will be projected onto the architectural features of Carlisle Castle and Carlisle Cathedral transforming and enveloping the space.
“Visitors will view individual light and sound art installations digitally and artistically created by artistic collaboration Luxmuralis which highlight the architectural features of the space.
“Viewers are immersed in the soundscapes they hear and walk through the light artworks that are all around them on an explorative journey.
“The artwork Science is designed to enable people to explore and contemplate the contributions of science and human understanding of the physical world around us.
“The artwork explores chemistry and biology and interprets artistically the scale of molecules cells and DNA as well as exploring the history of science, the contributions of science to humanity, and offers a reflection upon famous scientists past and present.”
Carlisle City councillor Stephen Higgs, portfolio holder for culture, heritage and leisure, said: “We have worked hard to make this event bigger and better. Get your tickets soon!”
Cyril Weber, chair of Cumbria County Council’s Local Committee for Carlisle, added: “I am excited to once again see our city and this year see its key landmarks brought to life through the various lighting installations.
“The City of Lights project is a fantastic opportunity to showcase and celebrate our city, and a great example of the county and city council working together in partnership. I’m delighted that this is now a regular event which the whole community can take part in and enjoy.”
Time slots from 6.45pm to 9pm each day. The event will start at Carlisle Cathedral, followed by Tullie House and then ending at Carlisle Castle with sound and light projected on to buildings. Tickets provide access to all the venues on the same night.
Tickets are still on sale from the Carlisle Tourist Information Centre and DiscoverCarlisle.co.uk
