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in the dark is a 360° live music show in total darkness at Derby Cathedral on 24 February 2027. Thirty musicians play around the audience, and the set list stays secret until you leave.
What to expect
The show is a 360° live music experience in total darkness with 30 musicians playing around the audience in multiple, changing positions.
- Set list is secret until you leave
- 75 minutes with no phones
- Sleep masks are provided to take home
- A little natural light is present
- Advised age is 8+
- Seats are unallocated
- Expect cinematic soundscapes and indie-folk
- Like Dans le Noir, but music not food
Questions
When does in the dark: derby cathedral start and end?
in the dark: derby cathedral runs Wednesday, 24 February 2027, 18:30 until 22:00.
Where is in the dark: derby cathedral?
in the dark: derby cathedral takes place at Derby Cathedral, 18-19 Iron Gate, Derby, Derby.
How much are tickets for in the dark: derby cathedral?
Tickets for in the dark: derby cathedral cost from £40.07 on the official ticket shop.
What happens in the show?
30 musicians perform live all around the audience in total darkness.
The set list is secret until you leave.
The show lasts 75 minutes.
No phones or distractions.
No being watched and no watching.
Sleep masks are provided to take home.
There is a tiny bit of natural light in the venues.
Expect cinematic soundscapes, rising post-rock crescendos and intimate indie-folk.
What is the age guidance?
The advised age of the concert is 8+.
How does seating work?
Seating is unallocated.
Seats face inwards toward the central performance area.
The performance area is in the centre of the nave.
Your ticket gives access to your chosen seating area.
Seats are first-come, first-served.
Tiers A or B are recommended for the most immersive sound.
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Getting there
Derby Cathedral, 18-19 Iron Gate, Derby, DE1 3GP Derby, England, GB
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