Luminiscence Opens at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 2, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City has welcomed a new, immersive experience called LUMINISCENCE, opening its doors to the public on October 2, 2026. Created by LOTCHI and produced by Banijay Live, part of Banijay Entertainment, the experience combines 360-degree video mapping, storytelling, live choir, and the LUMINISCENCE Orchestra led by Maestro Malcolm J. Merriweather. The event is narrated by New York native Jonathan Roumie and aims to bring the iconic landmark to life through light, music, and narrative.

St. Patrick's Cathedral, the largest Gothic Revival Catholic cathedral in North America, has been a cornerstone of New York City for over 160 years. Its twin spires, which rise more than 330 feet above Fifth Avenue, were added in 1888. Consecrated in 1910, the cathedral is the seat of the Archdiocese of New York, a designated New York City landmark, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It has welcomed popes, presidents, and millions of visitors each year.

LUMINISCENCE, which opened to the public today, is part of Banijay Americas' growing international footprint. The company is bringing music, storytelling, and digital artistry to some of the world's most remarkable sacred and historic spaces. Since launching in 2023, LUMINISCENCE has welcomed more than two million visitors to over 20 productions in eight countries: France, Spain, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Brazil, and the United States. The New York engagement is part of Banijay Americas' mission to illuminate and celebrate the beauty, history, and faith that have filled St. Patrick's for generations.

Each glowing arch in LUMINISCENCE celebrates the hands that shaped the cathedral and the city that grew around it. The experience is designed to help St. Patrick's reveal what is already there, rather than adding light to the landmark.

The LUMINISCENCE experience runs through mid-November, with the possibility of extending into 2027. Guests can choose between LUMINISCENCE Live+, which features a live choir and orchestra, or LUMINISCENCE, which uses recorded music and narration. Ticket prices vary by experience, and information can be found at luminiscence.com/new-york.

Banijay Entertainment, an award-winning media and entertainment powerhouse, spans 25 territories and delivers an average of 19,000 hours of content and 3,000 live events globally each year. In 2025 alone, the company collectively launched 315+ new non-scripted titles, 140+ scripted titles, 110+ shows on streaming platforms, and had 45 formats active in more than 3+ territories. The company is known for its innovative leadership and ability to produce shared, memorable moments that reconnect audiences with beauty, imagination, and each other.