Event Reviews
Blackburn Cathedral is one of the region's leading cultural venues, regularly hosting major artworks, exhibitions and special events.
As a leading cultural and event venues we regular host major artworks, unique exhibitions and special events. To follow is an overview of recent installations, highlighting the success of each activity.
Turin Shroud Exhibition
March - April 2026
As part of our centenary celebrations, a replica of the Shroud of Turin and supporting exhibition was displayed at the Cathedral.
This life-size replica of the original burial shroud believed to have been used to wrap the body of Jesus after the Crucifixion, attracted more than 4,000 visitors in just three weeks.
TIME by Luxmuralis
February 2026
The second major centenary event was TIME - a spectacular light and sound show by acclaimed artistic collaboration Luxmuralis.
The Cathedral was transformed into a fully immersive artwork where guests traversed a series of captivating, projected light and sound installations that explored humanity’s evolving relationship with the concept of time.
The Longest Yarn II
January - February 2026
15,000 guests were welcomed to the Cathedral to view 'The Longest Yarn II - Britain at War' exhibition which was displayed at the start of our centenary year.
This striking, 80m exhibition of knitted and crocheted panels depicting life in Britain between the declaration of war in September 1939 to VE Day in May 1945 was extremely popular with guests visiting from across the country.
Gaia
October - November 2025
The second installation by artist Luke Jerram saw 'Gaia' arrive at the Cathedral. The 7m artwork, which is 1.8 million times smaller than the real Earth, was visited by over 25,000 guests.
A range of special events including evening viewings, a special worship series, concerts, yoga, soundbaths, silent discos, a photography exhibition and a creation care conference accompanied the artwork.
Museum of the Moon
November 2024
The world-famous 'Museum of the Moon' - a fusion of lunar imagery, moonlight and surround sound composition - was the first major art installation at the Cathedral and attracted over 40,000 guests.
Daytime and evening viewings, a series of special events, concerts, lectures, community activities and school visits all took place under the glow the Moon.
