Brighten up your winter as Winchester Cathedral welcomes Helios by Luke Jerram
If January has left you longing for light, colour and connection, Winchester Cathedral has just the thing. From 30 January to 1 March 2026, the breathtaking Helios art installation by artist Luke Jerram — a seven-metre glowing sculpture of the Sun — fills the Cathedral’s nave with radiant warmth and wonder, offering a brilliant antidote to the winter blues.
Beneath this stunning celebration of light and life, a vibrant programme of events invites you to shake off the January blues and enjoy community, art and music together. Whether you’re unwinding with gentle movement, sharing a special concert with someone you love, or discovering something completely new, there’s something inspiring for everyone.
💃 Dance your way into the New Year
Start the year on a high with a Silent Disco like no other. Dance beneath the glowing Helios installation inside the Cathedral’s majestic nave, choosing your own soundtrack and sharing an unforgettable evening with friends old and new. A joyful, feel-good event that brings light, movement and energy into the heart of winter.
Silent Disco under the Sun, Saturday 21 February
🧘 Rise and shine with morning Pilates
Shake off those winter blues with Rise and Shine: Morning Pilates under the Sun. Held every Monday in February, these uplifting mat-based sessions combine gentle movement with an extraordinary setting. Pilates sessions are selling fast, with limited places remaining, so early booking is recommended.
Rise and Shine: Morning Pilates under the Sun., Every Monday in February
❤️ Have a Valentine’s night to remember
Make Valentine’s Day truly special at Sun Love, a powerful and uplifting concert by the London Community Gospel Choir. Invite someone you love - a partner, parent, friend or chosen family - to share an evening of joyful, soul-lifting music beneath the radiant Sun sculpture.
Sun Love., Saturday 14 February
🎵 Hear the Boy Choristers and Lay Clerks
Experience the beauty of choral music at Canticle of the Sun, performed by Winchester Cathedral’s Boy Choristers and Lay Clerks. Inspired by themes of creation and light, this moving concert also supports the choir’s preparations for their upcoming tour to Fleury, making it a meaningful evening of music with a lasting impact.
Canticle of the Sun., Saturday 7 February
👶 Experience the magic of baby opera
Families are invited to discover something truly special with You Are the Sun, a gentle baby opera designed for babies and their grown-ups. This sensory performance uses music and movement to explore nature, offering a magical first experience of live performance.
You Are the Sun., Thursday 19 and Friday 20 February
🎻 Enjoy an evening of folk songs and sunshine
Warm your winter evenings with two exceptional folk concerts beneath Helios. Experience the acclaimed and much-loved trio The Young’uns, known for their powerful storytelling, humour and socially conscious songs, followed by the rich harmonies and global folk influences of Our Atlantic Roots. These concerts bring people together through shared stories and unforgettable live music in an atmospheric setting.
The Young’uns,. Saturday 31 January
Our Atlantic Roots,. Saturday 28 February
☀️ Discover more ways to brighten your winter
Alongside these highlights, visitors can enjoy a late night opening, science comedy, family trails, talks and simply spending time beneath the glowing Helios installation - a powerful reminder of warmth, wonder and connection during the darkest months.
Whether you’re dancing, stretching, listening or sharing moments with loved ones, Here Comes the Sun offers a joyful and uplifting way to leave the January blues behind.
