Exeter Cathedral unveils January 2026 line-up of film, music, and events

Exeter Cathedral is hosting a series of events throughout January, combining music, film, art and immersive experiences that aim to engage the local community and visitors alike.

The month begins with The Storytellers: A Sound & Light Experience by Luxmuralis, running from Wednesday 7 to Saturday 10 January 2026. 

The installation uses light and sound to bring the history of storytelling to life, guiding audiences through visual interpretations of classic literature and oral traditions. 

Luxmuralis, known for creating immersive experiences in sacred buildings and heritage sites, aims to make fine art accessible in unexpected spaces. 

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Tickets are £10 for adults, £5 for children aged 4–17, and £25 for a family of four.

On Saturday 17 January 2026, Exeter Cathedral will host an Environment Film Festival from 12:30pm to 5pm. 

Screenings of Six Inches of Soil and Wilding will be followed by panel discussions with experts including Charles Hunter Smart, Simon Gibson, Rhiannon Alcock, Pip Campbell-Clause, Peter Harris, and Anna Harrison. 

The films explore regenerative farming and rewilding initiatives in the UK, with panelists connecting these topics to themes of faith and community. Tickets are £5.

Later in the month, on Tuesday 27 January 2026, the Cathedral will present My Heart Was a Tree, a concert celebrating the 50th anniversary of the charity Farms For City Children. 

Authors Michael and Clare Morpurgo, along with Carol Hughes, will read selected poetry and prose accompanied by the Iddesleigh String Quartet performing works by Vivaldi, Vaughan Williams, Haydn, and Max Richter. 

Tickets range from £5–£26, with proceeds shared between Exeter Cathedral and the charity.

The Cathedral’s Art of Appreciation exhibition will remain open until 4 January during standard opening hours, showcasing artwork from local community members inspired by gratitude and thankfulness. 

This initiative offers residents and local artists the chance to contribute and see their work displayed in the historic setting.

Visitors to Exeter Cathedral over the festive season have commented positively on the experience, describing it as “an oasis of calm” and praising the choir, saying “a beautiful choir sang the mass”. 

The Cathedral’s architecture was also noted for its dramatic impact: “Exeter Cathedral is the architecture of theatre.”

All details and bookings are on the Exeter Cathedral website.