LUMINISCENCE: The Soul of Basque Country at Sainte-Marie



LUMINISCENCE: The Soul of Basque Country at Sainte-Marie

🎆 After a sell-out tour in some of the most beautiful cathedrals and over a million captivated spectators, LUMINISCENCE is finally arriving in Bayonne. Only for limited dates, Sainte-Marie Cathedral will be transformed. Immerse yourself in a timeless journey blending 360° video mapping, live music and narration by the region's iconic artist, Anne Etchegoyen to discover the secrets of a jewel of Bayonne's heritage.

ONE UNIQUE EXPERIENCE, TWO MUSICAL VERSIONS

🎼 LIVE CHOIR VERSION

 💶 From €18
🎶 Every Friday and Saturday, join us every for a sound and visual spectacle like no other.
Start your journey with an immersive a cappella performance that celebrates the soul of the Basque Country. Then the show begins, as the voices of the Bayonne Pays Basque choir, conducted by Jordi Freixa, blend with the original soundtrack to offer you a truly unforgettable experience.

🎼 DIGITAL MUSIC VERSION

 💶 From €10
Every Wednesday and Thursday, experience the show with the original soundtrack. Watch as the story comes to life before your eyes, driven by digital music.

 🪑 Categories
Gold Category: from the middle to the back of the nave, for a panoramic visual perspective.
Silver Category: from the middle of the nave to the choir, for an immersion as close as possible to the artists. 

What awaits you
💎 A 360° immersive experience into the secrets of the Sainte-Marie Cathedral of Bayonne
🕰️ A journey through centuries of history, narrated by Anne Etchegoyen, an iconic figure of the Basque Country
💡 State-of-the-art video mapping and music technology
🎶 Live musical performances for an unprecedented sound journey
⛪ A unique opportunity to (re)discover an emblematic site of Bayonne's heritage
👨‍👩‍👧 A magical moment to share as a couple, with friends, or with family 

General Info
📅 Opening doors: May 22, 2026
⏳ Duration: approx. 45 minutes 
📍 Location: Sainte-Marie Cathedral, 15 Rue des Prébendes, 64100, Bayonne
👤 Age requirement: all ages welcome - children aged 2 and under are admitted free on an adult's lap 
♿ Accessibility: accessible to people with reduced mobility 
❓ Check out the FAQ for this experience here

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4.7 /5
based on 7010 reviews
  • magnifique
  • Superbe.
  • Magnifique
  • Fabuleux et émouvant pour ce splendide édifice
  • magnifique
  • Good organisation , Beautiful show ! Impressive music
  • Espectacular! Excedeu as espectativas.
  • Excellent spectacle Bonne organisation
  • Une expérience unique, avec des sensations époustouflantes! Merci pour ce super spectacle. 🙏
  • C’est un merveilleux moment. Une belle découverte du spectacle et redécouverte de la cathédrale
  • Nous avons adoré, c’était magnifique
  • 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
  • Magnifique
  • Magique et envoûtant à voir avec la chorale
  • Poétique et émouvant Instructif aussi. Merci 🙏

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Cathedral of Sainte-Marie of Bayonne

Bayonne Cathedral, with its twin towers dominating the heart of the historic center, is one of Bayonne's most iconic monuments. Built on a former Roman fortified camp that evolved into a festive marit...

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Cathedral of Sainte-Marie of Bayonne

15 Rue des Prébendes, Bayonne, 64100

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Getting there

Cathedral of Sainte-Marie of Bayonne

15 Rue des Prébendes, Bayonne, 64100