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Linz – ENLIGHTENMENT Linz: Immersive Light Show at the Mariendom

Light, music and architecture in dialogue.

Linzer Mariendom · 30 January to 21 March 2027

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Experience ENLIGHTENMENT, the immersive light show that turns the Linzer Mariendom into a stage of light and sound.

The Experience

ENLIGHTENMENT turns the Linzer Mariendom into a living space of light, colour, movement and sound. Monumental projections merge with the architecture of the largest church in Austria.

PROJEKTIL ENLIGHTENMENT at the Linzer Mariendom

Light, music and architecture enter into a dialogue: the vast dimensions of the nave, the slender columns and the coloured stained-glass windows become part of the staging themselves.

Coloured projection on the vaults of the Mariendom

You walk into the cathedral, look up and let go. No guided tour, no assigned seating, no right or wrong spot. Take a seat on a pew, a chair or a floor cushion and find your own way into what is happening above you.

Exterior of the Linzer Mariendom

The Venue

The Mariendom in Linz is one of the most significant neo-Gothic church buildings in Austria and, with its imposing architecture, the largest church in the country. The foundation stone of this extraordinary project was laid in 1862, and after 62 years of construction it was solemnly consecrated in 1924. Today, the vast dimensions of the nave, the slender columns and the coloured stained-glass windows become part of ENLIGHTENMENT itself. Light, music and architecture enter into a dialogue and turn the Mariendom into an immersive stage on which the history and atmosphere of the place can be experienced in a new way.

ENLIGHTENMENT light show at the Linzer Mariendom
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Coloured projection on the vaults of the Mariendom
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View down the nave during ENLIGHTENMENT
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Immersive animations in the church interior
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Light and architecture in the Linzer Mariendom
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What to expect

Highlights

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360° projections

Monumental light projections turn walls, vaults and columns into a living artwork and make the architecture itself part of the staging.

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Light, music and architecture

Music and image are matched to each other from beginning to end and enter into a dialogue with the space.

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Concert evenings

17 dates

On selected evenings the light show is accompanied live: by an organ (30 minutes) or by a string quartet (45 minutes). See the calendar for details.

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The largest church in Austria

Vast dimensions, slender columns and coloured stained glass: the neo-Gothic Mariendom is part of the experience itself.

Schedule

Calendar

The light show runs 30 minutes. On concert dates it is accompanied live by an organ (30 minutes) or a string quartet (45 minutes). Please arrive at the entrance 10 to 15 minutes before it starts.
Sat 30.01
Light show20:45
Quartet19:30
Sun 31.01
Light show20:0021:00
LIGHT SHOW: ENLIGHTENMENT light show, 30 minutesORGAN: light show with live organ concert, 30 minutesQUARTET: light show with live string quartet, 45 minutes
Your visit

Good to know

Dates30 January to 21 March 2027
VenueLinzer Mariendom · Domplatz 1 · 4020 Linz, Austria
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DurationLight show 30 minutes · with organ concert 30 minutes · with string quartet 45 minutes · doors open 10–15 minutes before the show
Running late?You can still enter if you arrive a little late and enjoy the rest of the show. You will only miss the first few minutes.
CarThere is no parking on site. We strongly recommend arriving by public transport.
AccessibilityStep-free access and an accessible toilet are available.
AgeSuitable for visitors of all ages; for children aged 0 to 4, at the parents' discretion.
SeatingPews, chairs and floor cushions, unreserved seating.
PhotographyPhotos and videos without flash are welcome. Professional equipment and tripods are not allowed.
ToiletsThe venue has toilets.
Food & drinkPlease do not bring food or open drinks into the church.
What to wearChurches get very cold in winter, so we recommend warm clothing. There is no dress code.
Linzer Mariendom
Getting there

Venue

Linzer Mariendom

Domplatz 1 · 4020 Linz, Austria

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Public transportThere is no parking on site. We strongly recommend arriving by public transport.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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