Luminiscence

After captivating over 300,000 spectators across France, LUMINISCENCE continues its tour and arrives in the heart of Lyon for a series of exceptional performances in the iconic Basilica of Saint-Bonaventure. For the first time, experience a show where history, 360-degree video mapping, and live music come together to reveal this extraordinary monument like never before. Brilliant light projections extend the basilica, delicately highlighting every architectural detail—from its grand base to the vaulted ceilings soaring nearly 20 meters above.

First Part: A Musical Immersion in the light of Candles - An enchanting stroll where light and music come together to elevate the architecture of an exceptional venue. Let yourself be carried away by the captivating notes of a rare and sensitive soloist, offering you a repertoire of striking intensity. First part performed by Illya Amar on vibraphone or Noé Bécaus on viola da gamba.

Second Part: A 360° Journey Through the Centuries… Sit comfortably in the nave, look up, and listen to the voice of the guardian spirit of the site guiding you on a timeless journey. You will experience a 360-degree show where history, video mapping, and live music come together to unveil the legend of this sacred monument.

Act I: Building a Protector - Giovanni di Fidanza, a visionary man with exceptional charisma, inspires the creation of a bold new project: a place so majestic and audacious that it quickly draws the crowds.
Act II: Lights and Shadows - A refuge and beating heart of Lyon’s life, the basilica follows the destiny of the people it shelters, enduring centuries of turbulence and change.
Act III: A Monument of Music - Though music was once forbidden in Lyon’s churches, the echoes of songs and the daring notes of the organ still resonate—a breath of freedom and resistance sweeps through the city.
Act IV: Toward Eternity - The story continues, alive and looking to the future. The light propels us through space and infinity, inviting us on an endless journey.
Artistic Direction: Ateliers BK

The heavenly voices of one of the region’s most talented choirs, directed by their conductor, bring the LUMINISCENCE soundtrack to life. An innovative 3D sound spatialization system allows the notes, voices, and percussion to move throughout the basilica, offering the seated audience an unparalleled auditory immersion.