2,000,000 spectators worldwide ✨
🌟 The 360° immersive show combining history, video mapping, and live music returns to Lyon at the Cordeliers Basilica with a spectacular new work: The Celestial Odyssey. 🌟
The Celestial Odyssey, the new 2026 show:
🎆 New 360° video mapping: 3D projections transform the architecture and completely reinvent the space, from the base of the pillars to the tops of the vaults.
🎻 Brand new soundtrack : the celestial voices of the Ensemble Syllepse accompany live the soundtrack performed by the Slovak National Philharmonic Orchestra, composed of more than 50 musicians.
📖 New story: the church comes to life and tells the story of how the stars give life to stone. Discover the extraordinary destiny of Lyon, from its ancient origins to its contemporary international cultural influence.
A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE, TWO MUSICAL VERSIONS
🎼 Exceptional Version - Choir and Organ
📅 Exceptional dates on Saturdays, October 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 31st
💶 From €17
The organ of the Cordeliers Basilica resonates live and brings the venue's legend to life, carried by the voices of the Ensemble Syllepse and the soundtrack performed by the Slovak National Philharmonic Orchestra.
Organist: Yves Lafargue
Choir: Ensemble Syllepse
Choir Master: Ophélia Besson
🎼 Live Choir Version
📅 From Wednesday to Saturday
💶 From €15
The celestial voices of the Ensemble Syllepse accompany live the soundtrack performed by the Slovak National Philharmonic Orchestra and bring the basilica's legend back to life.
Choir: Ensemble Syllepse
Choir Master: Ophélia Besson
🎶 Before the show, wander through the basilica to the spellbinding notes of our exceptional soloists!
🪑 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 to the artists as possible.
Highlights
💎 A 360° immersive experience into the secrets of the basilica
🕰️ A journey through centuries of history, carried by a narration adapted for everyone
💡 A state-of-the-art video mapping and music system
🎶 Live musical performances for an unprecedented sound journey
⛪ A unique opportunity to (re)discover an iconic landmark of Lyon's heritage
👨👩👧 A magical moment to share as a couple, with friends, or with family
General Info
📅 Date and time: all available sessions can be viewed directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 50 minutes
🎟️ Prices: starting at €15
📍 Location: Basilique Saint-Bonaventure, 7 Pl. des Cordeliers, 69002 Lyon
👤 Age requirement: no minimum age - children aged 2 and under are accepted on an adult's lap
♿ Accessibility: accessible for people with reduced mobility
🌐 Language: narration is in French, but the show remains accessible to non-French-speaking visitors
Please consult the FAQs of this experience here.
Check out what others have said about this experience in other cities around the world!
- Magnifique spectacle ! Insolite, à faire 👍!
- Tres belle decouverte de l eglise St Eustache, sublimée par les projections. Les musiciens ajoutent également une qualité a ce merveilleux spectacle. A refaire dans d autres monuments. Sublime moment
- Une performance technique remarquable qui a mis en lumière l’église accompagné d’une magnifique chorale.
- Absolument sublime de beauté. Un émerveillement !
- Absolutely amazing! We had a fantastic time!
- Magnifique. Émouvant. Cadre sublime.
- Fantastisch
- ¡Una experiencia muy bonita y diferente para vivirla!
- Grandiose. Entre les jeux de lumière et la chorale, c'est magnifique. Intéressant d'avoir mis en thématique l'histoire de l'Eglise Saint Eustache.
- Formidable d une pure beauté. Un accueil courtois tres professionnel. Un Monsieur vous aide à trouver vos places les mieux adaptées
- Parfait
- What an incredible evening! Thank you!
- Magique! Spectacle pour toute la famille dans un cadre exceptionnel
- Tout simplement magnifique !
- very nice!
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