Bristol Cathedral announces exciting programme of events with Luke Jerram’s Museum of the Moon

In August 2021, Bristol Cathedral is hosting Luke Jerram’s Museum of the Moon. The artwork is FREE TO VISIT but donations from visitors to see the Moon will go towards the work of the charity St Mungo’s, who work towards ending homelessness and rebuilding the lives of those affected by it.

The Very Revd Dr Mandy Ford, Dean of Bristol said: “The Moon has held a place in the human imagination since the beginning of time and Luke Jerram’s installation invites us to share in the experience of wonder as we contemplate our nearest neighbour in space. This installation also invites us to play, to have fun, and to journey to the moon and beyond!”

To make this a true festival, as well as enjoying the internally-lit 1:500,000 scale sculpture of the moon, you can also enjoy a constellation of exciting events.

Children's Events

A Grand Day Out with Wallace & Gromit Thursday 12, 19, and 26 August, at 10.00am and 3.00pm, £10
Make your very own model of Aardman Animation’s Gromit, followed by a screening of the classic Wallace & Gromit film A Grand Day Out.

Crafty Cathedral Friday 13, Wednesday 18 and 25 August, 10.00am to 12noon, £2
Come along for a morning of craft activities with a moon theme. Best suited for under 11s.

Worship

Celestial Praise Sunday 15 August, 6.00pm, free
Reflective worship, praising our magnificent creator God. Booking recommended.

Regular Sunday Services Every Sunday at 8.00am, 10.00am, and 3.30pm
Each week our regular services will continue on Sundays, with music provided by visiting choirs or cantors. Please see the website for more information. Booking recommended.

Music Evenings

James Dorman’s Lunar Art Ensemble Friday 20 August, 7.30pm to 8.30pm, £10
A special evening of immersive music from acclaimed composer James Dorman, with an evening of music for clarinet, vibraphone, prepared guitar... and laptop.

Blue Moon, with the Fitzhardinge Consort Saturday 21 August, 7.30pm to 9.30pm, £10
An exclusive opportunity to hear these “purveyors of exquisite a capella choral music” (Classic FM), singing polyphony and close harmony under the Moon.

Lady Nade Thursday 26 August, 7.30pm to 9.30pm, £12
Fresh from her latest album release, alternative folk-pop-jazz balladeer Lady Nade sings under the Moon with her band. Support act: Phil King.

Haydn’s Life on the Moon, with Opera in a Box Saturday 28 August, 7.00pm to 8.30pm, £20
A one-off performance of a lesser-known Haydn comedic and light opera buffa. Performed in English under the Moon, this is not to be missed.

Science Talks

Everything That Has Landed On The Moon Thursday 12 August, 6.30pm to 7.30pm, £7
David Spilling, from Thales Alenia Space Bristol talks about everything that has landed on the moon. Suitable for all ages.

Marvellous, Mysterious Moon Saturday 21 August, 10.00am to 11.00am, £2
Dr Alison Camacho, the secretary of the Bristol Astronomical Society, gives an interactive talk for all the family.

Moon: Art, Science, Culture Monday 23 August, 6.30pm to 7.30pm, £7
Dr Robert Massey, Deputy Executive Director of the Royal Astronomical Society gives a talk about the moon, discussing topics from his latest book.

Beer + Cheese

A Very Bristol Beer + Cheese Evening Tuesday 17 and 24 August, 7.00pm to 9.00pm, £25
Enjoy four courses of exceptional beer from Left Handed Giant and cheese from the award-winning The Bristol Cheesemonger, under the light of the Moon.

Evening Moon

By The Light of the Evening Moon Saturday 14, Monday 16, Wednesday 18, Thursday 19, Friday 27 and Monday 30 August, £2
Experience the Moon in the evening with a pre-bookable entry every half-hour. (9.00pm entry is for just half an hour.)

All the events will be bookable from 10.00am on Wednesday 23 June, via the Bristol Cathedral Eventbrite page: http://bristolcathedral.eventbrite.com

Places at all events will be limited, so advance booking is highly recommended. As spatial distancing measures are eased, attendance may be reviewed.

Advance booking for daytime viewing of the Moon will not currently be required but, if numbers attending are significant, this will be reviewed.

For all the latest information, please visit bristol-cathedral.co.uk/moon.