Live 360° immersive music experience in total darkness. 30 musicians perform live around you. See nothing. Hear everything.

The acclaimed live 360° music experience in total darkness visits Carlisle for one night only.

When sight disappears, sound takes over.

Described as "a show that redefines the live music experience", "one of those gigs I will take to my grave" and "the panacea the world needs right now", in the dark is a secret sound experience in total darkness where 30 musicians perform live all around the audience, in multiple, changing positions.

The set list is a secret - though expect cinematic soundscapes, rising post-rock crescendos and intimate indie-folk - finally revealed to you as you leave. It's like Dans le Noir (the restaurant in total darkness in London) except here the art is music, not food.

No phones. No distractions. No being watched, and no watching. Instead, 75 minutes to completely tune out, and completely tune in. Because when you take sight away, sound becomes everything.

All ticket holders are provided with sleep masks for the show to take home afterwards, and don't worry if you get a little claustrophobic - there's a tiny bit of natural light coming into all our venues.

The show is travelling across the UK & Europe from London following sell-out performances throughout 2025 & 2026.

General Info

Carlisle Cathedral, 26th February 2027

Early Session

Entry from: 18:45. Start time: 19:15. End Time: 20:30

Late Session

Entry from: 20:45. Start time: 21:15. End Time: 22:30

The advised age of the concert is 8+

Seating

Seats face inwards towards the performance area located in the centre of the nave. For the most immersive sound experience, we recommend selecting seats in TIERS A or B.

Seating for this concert is unallocated. Your ticket provides access to your chosen seating area, where seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Press Reviews

Music News (https://www.music-news.com/review/UK/16556/Live/in-the-dark-St-Andrew-s-Church-Holborn) - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

London Theatre Reviews (https://www.londontheatrereviews.co.uk/post.cfm?p=26770) - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Broadway World (https://www.broadwayworld.com/uk-regional/article/Live-360-Immersive-Music-IN-THE-DARK-Experience-Returns-to-London-in-2026-20251212) - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The Green Prophet (https://www.greenprophet.com/2026/01/in-the-dark-review-an-immersive-music-experience-in-total-darkness-at-st-andrew-holborn/) - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

FAQ's

For more info, see our full FAQs here: https://www.in-the-dark.com/ (https://www.in-the-dark.com/)

For ticketing and other general enquiries, please email: hello@in-the-dark.com

For access enquiries, please email: accessibility@in-the-dark.com

Disclaimer: in the dark and its events are not affiliated with the artists and composers listed. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Please note that, in line with standard consumer ticket purchase policies, tickets for in the dark are non-refundable unless we move or cancel the event. Should you no longer be able to attend, you are welcome to gift or sell your tickets onwards, as we do not use names on the tickets as a condition of entry.

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