Enchanting concerts set to take place under the moon at St Canice's Cathedral in Kilkenny

St Canice's Cathedral and  Round Tower is set to unveil the mysteries of the Moon in a breathtaking installation by artist Luke Jerram.

On March 10, the Museum of the Moon, a seven-metre spherical lunar installation, will appear at St Canice's Cathedral for an exclusive three-week event. The luminous artwork features detailed NASA imagery of the lunar surface, with each centimetre of the powerful installation representing 5km of the Moon's surface.

All are welcome to St. Canice's Cathedral to discover the wonders of the lunar landscape and its secrets; open daily at 10 am from March 10 to 30; the exhibit is included with the admission ticket.

Enchanting moonlit concerts and events inspired by our closest celestial neighbour will take place at the iconic venue. Accompanied by educational programmes, interactive workshops, and family-friendly activities exploring the Moon's influence on art, science, and mythology.

Music Under the Moon

St. Canice's Cathedral has announced a stellar line-up of concerts to accompany the touring artwork The Museum of the Moon by Luke Jerram.

Performances set to take place under the gargantuan lunar installation include Irish Trad sensation Sharon Shannon as part of the city's Tradfest.

Performing under the Moon, presented by Set Theatre Kilkenny, The White Horse Guitar Club, described by President Higgins as "Good for the heart and the soul", and the Lisa Hannigan Ensemble feature a reimagining of Lisa’s music brought to St Canice’s Cathedral. The event will also see the Bay Port High School Marching Band from the USA, among other performances.

The Very Reverend Stephen Farrell, Dean of Ossory, commented, "We are delighted to host the Museum of the Moon. We have been lifting our eyes to heaven from the cathedral for 800 years and this spectacular artwork will help to do the same. The monumental scale of the Moon in the glorious setting of the ancient cathedral crossing will inspire children and adults alike, helping us to ponder our place in the cosmos. 

"I warmly encourage people to come and experience the welcome and the peace here in the cathedral and to see the Moon up close and personal in a way you have never seen before. We will be over the Moon to welcome you to St Canice's Cathedral."

St Canice's Cathedral presents the Museum of the Moon

For centuries, the Moon has captivated the imagination, from ancient astronomers and early scientists to man's first steps on the lunar surface. The artwork is up-lighted from below and illuminated from within, bathing St Canice's Cathedral in moonlight. Museum of the Moon is accompanied by a soundtrack created by BAFTA award-winning composer Dan Jones. The soundtrack combines music and spoken word from interviews and original recordings of the 1969 moon landings. Open daily from March 10th for a limited three-week event. 

Visitors can find the full line-up and read about the Museum of the Moon at https://www.stcanicescathedral.ie/museum-of-the-moon