19, 25, 26, 30, 31 October & 1, 2 November
6pm-9pm (last entry at 8pm)

Adult: £7
Child (6-17 years): £3 (under 6s go free to Mars: War and Peace at Night (General Entry) and do not need a ticket)

You’re invited to experience Mars: War and Peace after dark this October! Gaze up at the red planet in all its glory at these special evening viewings, when Mars: War and Peace feels at its most atmospheric. Don’t forget your camera!

Mars & Beyond Tickets (Limited Availability)

Make your visit truly out of this world by choosing a 'Mars & Beyond' ticket to see Mars: War and Peace plus exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to some of this incredible building's spaces at night. Climb to the top of the tower to see the city at night with a 'Mars & Beyond - Tower' ticket, or enjoy a candlelit, space and science themed tour of the medieval library (on selected dates) with a 'Mars & Beyond - Library' ticket. 

Click here to book a Mars & Beyond: Library Tour Ticket
Click here to book a Mars & Beyond: Tower Tour Ticket

'Mars & Beyond' tickets include General Entry to the event - you do not need to purchase a separate General Entry timeslot if you have purchased a 'Mars & Beyond' ticket. A ticket for General Entry does not include access to the library or tower. 

The Monk’s Kitchen will be open for hot drinks and tasty treats 6pm-8.30pm (last orders at 8.15pm) and don’t forget to visit the Cathedral Gift Shop (6pm-8.30pm) for the perfect memento of the evening or to start (or finish!) some Christmas shopping!

Cancellation Policy
We appreciate plans and circumstances can change. To update the date/time of your visit, please click the ‘View / Edit Booking’ link in your confirmation email to modify your booking. If you are no longer able to attend, please email [email protected] to request cancellation. Please note, cancellation requests must be received a minimum of 48 hours prior to the time of your booking to be eligible for a refund.

Dogs Policy
Please note only assistance dogs are permitted at the Mars: War and Peace at Night events. Dogs are welcome during the day in line with our Dogs Policy. Please see our website for more details.

About Mars: War and Peace:

Measuring seven metres in diameter, the artwork by Luke Jerram features detailed NASA imagery of the Martian surface. At an approximate scale of 1:1 million, each centimetre of the internally lit spherical sculpture represents 10 kilometres of the surface of Mars.

Accompanying the Mars sculpture is a newly created sound composition by BAFTA and Ivor Novello award winning composer Dan Jones. Featuring the sounds of seas, deserts and clips from NASA missions to Mars, it also incorporates the sounds of distant bombing and people marching, as if to war.

Book your arrival time below for General Entry: