LUMINISCENCE to Light Up St. Patrick's Cathedral Starting October 1

Organizers say the 360-degree projection and music installation will be staged as a respectful activation that raises funds for the Kilgen organ restoration.

Overview

Banijay Americas announced on August 11 that LUMINISCENCE will open at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on October 1 with performances on select dates through the end of 2026.
Actor Jonathan Roumie will serve as the voice narrator for the New York run, which will pair his narration with immersive 360-degree video mapping.
The installation will offer LUMINISCENCE Live Plus dates with a live choir and orchestra and other dates that use recorded music and voice‑over, with ticket prices varying by experience.
Proceeds from the run are designated for the Renew the Living Voices: The Kilgen Organ Campaign to support the multi-year renovation of the cathedral’s historic Kilgen pipe organ by Casavant Frères.
LOTCHI and Banijay present the project as part of a global franchise that has staged more than 20 productions since 2023 and drawn about two million visitors, and cathedral leaders have publicly welcomed the initiative as a way to preserve and introduce the site to new audiences.