An immersive light and sound show bringing the spectacle of the Crown Jewels and Coronations to life.

The splendour of Coronations and the Crown Jewels will be brought to Somerset in a new immersive light show arriving at Wells Cathedral this February. Crown and Coronation will bring the spectacle, significance, and shared experience of Coronations to life, demonstrating the pivotal role of the Crown Jewels, part of the Royal Collection, within the ceremony. Following its launch at the Tower of London in November 2023 the show is embarking on a UK wide tour of famous landmarks and locations, including Wells Cathedral.

Crown and Coronation has been created by Historic Royal Palaces – the charity that cares for the Tower of London - in partnership with Luxmuralis, as part of an artistic collaboration between artist Peter Walker and composer David Harper. The show will feature stunning imagery spanning more than 1000 years of history, enhanced by the magnificence of Wells Cathedral, where the projections and soundscape will sweep through the building. The Crown Jewels, the objects at the very heart of the Coronation ceremony, will be projected into Wells Cathedral through detailed footage and an emotive musical score, evoking the sensation of having a private audience with the magnificent collection.