15th-century wooden ceiling of the Cathedral of San Nicolò

June • Culture

Cathedral Night

Special night opening of the Cathedral of San Nicolò with a light show on the 15th-century wooden roof. Once a year, capacity-controlled access.

© Foto territorio Nicosia

Historical archive

Past editions

Browse past editions of Cathedral Night: what happened, who came, what was reported.

Edition202627 June 2026

The consolidated format was kept — night opening 9 pm to midnight, three 15-minute mapped projections, diocesan-guided visits. For the first time the evening was paired with a closing drink at Birrificio 24 Baroni, offered to the first 200 to book. Sold out two weeks in advance.

AttendanceDati di affluenza in fase di consolidamento

Memorable moments

  • Sold out two weeks early (600 visitors, online booking)
  • Closing drink at Birrificio 24 Baroni for the first 200
  • New content in the 15th-century restoration projection
Edition202528 June 2025

Second Cathedral Night after the 2024 pilot. Three 100-person slots stabilised. First-time involvement of the Nicosia Polyphonic Choir with a short performance between projections.

AttendanceDati di affluenza in fase di consolidamento

Memorable moments

  • Nicosia Polyphonic Choir between projections
  • Cleaner 60-minute slot logistics

An evening in the Cathedral

Once a year the Cathedral of San Nicolò opens at night, 9 pm to midnight. The multimedia platform on the wooden ceiling switches to scenographic mode, a mapped projection narrates the 15th-century restoration and the story of the Casazza.

Limited capacity: 600 visitors, in 60-minute slots, 100 people per slot. Booking required.

Programme

  • 9 pm: opening, reception, perimeter lighting in Piazza Garibaldi.
  • 9:30 / 10:30 / 11:30 pm: three mapped projections (15 minutes each).
  • Then: self-guided visit with the diocesan guide present.

Ticket: **.

Who it’s for

For those who want to see the Cathedral in a different light — literally. For those who can’t catch the detail during the day. For those after a cultural event without crowds or noise.

The evening can be wrapped up with a drink at the 24 Baroni Brewery (included for the first 200 booked) or a late-night Tavolo dei Baroni dinner (booked separately).

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