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Additional helpful information to prepare for your visit to Saint John’s Cathedral.
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An Experience
That Transcends Belief
SAINT JOHN’S CATHEDRAL – DENVER
On Sale Now | Opens June 11
About the Experience
What is Celestia?
Celestia is a seated, multisensory arts experience that transforms Saint John’s Cathedral into a living canvas through a visually stunning and emotionally rich narrative of light, projection, and music.
Using cutting-edge technology, Celestia highlights the architectural grandeur of the cathedral with a spectacular visual narrative and an evocative orchestral music score, inviting visitors of all backgrounds to a dazzling celebration of creativity and community that leaves you inspired, energized, and connected!
Saint John's Cathedral Invites You
Discover Celestia
Step inside a breathtaking story told through light and music.
🎶 Original Music Score
Experience a powerful, orchestral soundtrack designed to move with the space and elevate every moment.
✨ Live Choir Performances
Select evenings feature a live choir woven into the immersive experience, blending powerful voices with the orchestral score for a richer, more moving event.
⛪ Iconic Architecture, Reimagined
See the cathedral in a new light as its details, textures, and structure become part of the narrative.
💫 Extend the Experience
Explore more deeply on site with a companion web app, featuring the history of the cathedral, deeper insights on the narrative of the experience, and shareable Celestia moments.
Where Light Becomes Story
In Five Unique Acts
Step beyond projections and enter a world where architecture breathes, music moves, and light carries you through ten immersive scenes across five distinctive acts – a story of creation, awakening and belonging.
Awakening
A spectacular opening that instantly pulls you into the experience.
Becoming
A mesmerizing build of light and music that keeps unfolding around you.
Transformation
A dramatic turning point filled with power, emotion, and surprise.
Belonging
A beautiful and uplifting moment that makes the experience feel deeply shared.
Radiance
A stunning grand finale of color and light that leaves you uplifted.
Inside Celestia
Stories, Reactions & Behind the Scenes
Our History
Saint John’s Cathedral
A masterpiece of Gothic Revival architecture, Saint John’s Cathedral has stood as a beacon of art, history, and spirit in Denver since its completion in 1911.
Rising from the ashes of the fire of 1903, its Indiana limestone walls and vaulted spaces hold centuries of sacred artistry, from intricate Oberammergau carvings to luminous stained glass by the Frampton and Connick studios.
Within this extraordinary space, light finds its voice. The cathedral becomes more than a setting… it becomes a living canvas, where architecture, history, and illumination converge to shape the immersive story of Celestia.
Practical Information
Plan Your Visit
LOCATION
Saint John’s Cathedral
1350 N Washington St, Denver, CO 80203
(Entrance → E. 14th Street)
TICKETS
Booking online is the only way to purchase tickets and guarantee entry.
Check all prices and availability on the ticketing page.
SCHEDULE
This is a seated experience that starts promptly at the listed time.
Helping You Have a Better Experience
LOCATION & ARRIVAL
– Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled time
– Doors open 30 minutes before each performance
PARKING & TRANSPORTATION
– Limited street parking is available nearby
– Cathedral and nearby paid parking options are available
– Ride-share services are recommended
PUBLIC TRANSIT
#15 – Colfax Ave & N Washington
#10 – 12th Ave & N Washington
# 6 – 14th Ave & Grant St
TICKETS & ENTRY
– Entry via mobile or printed QR code
– Limited tickets may be available onsite
– Due to multiple daily performances, brief waiting periods may occur before entry
VENUE ETIQUETTE
Saint John’s Cathedral is an active place of worship.
– Please remain seated during the presentation
– Photography is welcome (no flash)
– Silence mobile devices upon entry
– No food or beverages permitted inside the sanctuary
ACCESSIBILITY
– Wheelchair accessible entry
– Accessible seating available
– ADA parking will be available in parking lot A located closest to the cathedral
SEATING & LATE ARRIVALS
– General admission unless reserved seating is selected
– Reserved tickets include access to a designated seating area
– Late arrivals will be seated at an appropriate break in the presentation
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
– Limited restrooms available onsite (including accessible facilities)
– Start times may vary slightly based on natural light conditions
Most Helpful Answers to
Frequently Asked Questions
Find everything you need to plan your visit — from hours and ticket info to location details and more.
Where is Celestia taking place?
Celestia: The Experience can be found at Saint John’s Cathedral , located at 1350 N Washington St, Denver, CO 80203.
When should I arrive?
Please ensure you arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start time indicated on your ticket. We cannot guarantee entry for guests who arrive late.
If I need to leave the building, will I be allowed back in?
No, we do not allow re-entry.
Are there any prohibited items?
We do not allow outside food or drinks, professional camera equipment or selfie sticks within the show.
Do you have wheelchairs or scooters for rent?
We do not have wheelchairs or scooters for rent, but the church does provide disabled access.
May I take photos or videos?
YES, photography and videotaping are permitted within the show, however please NO FLASHLIGHT photography or video.
Can I bring food and drinks?
No, we do not allow outside food or drink.
Is there seating available?
Yes, this is a seated event and there is seating for everyone who attends. Children under 2 may sit on a lap.
Are there flashing lights or loud sounds?
Yes, the experience contains bright lights that may cause discomfort for people with photosensitive epilepsy or other medical conditions. If this may affect your experience, please consult with a medical professional prior to attending the show.
The music might be slightly louder than normal and may cause discomfort to people suffering from sensitivity to loud sounds. If this is your case, we recommend you are accommodated with a proper noise reduction device and consult with a medical professional prior to attending the show.
Can the shows trigger vertigo or motion sickness?
Yes, the moving images, sounds and lights involved in the immersive experience may cause dizziness, motion sickness or vertigo. If this may affect your experience, please consult with a medical professional prior to attending the show.
Are there group rates?
Yes, our group tickets are available for purchase exclusively through our website for parties of eight or more.
Can I return or change the date of my tickets? Will I get a refund?
Change of date or time requests are subject to availability and must be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled entry time shown on your ticket. An $8 rescheduling fee will apply. All tickets are non-refundable.
Can I gift tickets that are under my name?
Yes, you can. Please ensure your guests have a physical copy of the tickets printed to be admitted. Additionally, we require valid ID to be presented alongside the tickets prior to entry to ensure eligibility for the ticket type.
At what age do children need to buy a ticket?
- 0-2 yrs (Lap seat) – no cost with paid adult
- 2-15 yrs – Child
- 16+ yrs – Adult
Take a Deeper Look
Explore Celestia
Go behind the scenes of Celestia and discover the creative vision and what inspired its world. Meet the composer and hear how the music was crafted to shape the emotion of the journey. Then step into the technical side to see how design, projection, and production come together to bring the experience to life.
