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See Vienna’s Votive Church come alive in the Light of Creation show. For 30 minutes, lights, colors, and music transform this historic landmark into an unforgettable experience. Marvel at the soaring Gothic arches as they glow with stunning projections and soundscapes. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or returning to Vienna, this immersive show offers a completely new way to enjoy one of the city’s most iconic churches.
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Slide 1 of 7, Vibrant light display inside Votivkirche, Vienna, showcasing colorful illuminated arches.
Vibrant light display inside Votivkirche, Vienna, showcasing colorful illuminated arches.
30 mins
  • Witness the universe's genesis in a unique 30-minute immersive light show at Vienna's historic Votivkirche, where reality and illusion seamlessly blend.

  • Get captivated by a delightful blend of light, color, and sound, coupled with a specially composed music score, creating an unforgettable sensory experience.

  • Delve into six distinctive acts showcasing the birth of light, the emergence of land and water, and the blossoming of life, thanks to state-of-the-art projection technology.

  • Choose between Category I or II tickets for a clear or partially restricted view, respectively, ensuring a memorable experience irrespective of your seating choice.

  • Fun fact: The Votivkirche has a total of 9 bells, 4 of which are still in active use. The largest bell weighs over 5 tonnes.

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  • Witness the universe's genesis in a unique 30-minute immersive light show at Vienna's historic Votivkirche, where reality and illusion seamlessly blend.

  • Get captivated by a delightful blend of light, color, and sound, coupled with a specially composed music score, creating an unforgettable sensory experience.

  • Delve into six distinctive acts showcasing the birth of light, the emergence of land and water, and the blossoming of life, thanks to state-of-the-art projection technology.

  • Choose between Category I or II tickets for a clear or partially restricted view, respectively, ensuring a memorable experience irrespective of your seating choice.

  • Fun fact: The Votivkirche has a total of 9 bells, 4 of which are still in active use. The largest bell weighs over 5 tonnes.

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What our guests say

Claudia L

Austria
Group
Last week
Admission was a bit cumbersome because we had to exchange our online tickets for paper ones, but the light show set to the sounds of Vivaldi was a breathtaking experience. Top-notch!

Vienna: Light of Creation Votivkirche

Robert H

Austria
Group
3 weeks ago

+2 more

The organization and processing of the purchased tickets went smoothly. I would prefer booking the seats directly. The event was impressive and very beautiful. The live experience makes it so much better than watching recordings online. Absolutely recommended.

Vienna: Light of Creation Votivkirche

Paul H

Netherlands
Couple
Sep 2026

+2 more

The Votiv church by itself is already a remarkable monument. Then just imagine the entrance with very colorful lighting on sculptures and religious statues and symbols. Entrance went very smooth and when seated the lighting show with music was from beginning to end just marvelous. Highly recommended

Vienna: Light of Creation Votivkirche

Paul L

United Kingdom
Couple
Aug 2026
Event staff were courteous and extremely helpful. Absolutely no issues with entry to venue. The church's architecture was beautiful. The whole experience of the light of creation was very moving and memories of that night will stay with me for a long time.

Vienna: Light of Creation Votivkirche

Cosima F

Germany
Solo
Aug 2026
I got a great seat right away with the online ticket, and the show was absolutely amazing 👍 I highly recommend booking in advance through Headhunter

Vienna: Light of Creation Votivkirche

Dieter H

Couple
Aug 2026

+1 more

An incredible fusion of music and light—30 minutes during which the entire interior of the Votivkirche is bathed in fantastic video sequences, images, and animations, all presented in top-notch sound quality. You sit with your mouth agape and are left speechless as springboks and zebras are stalked by cheetahs high above from the side aisles, or as sharks, dolphins, and rays glide through the church. Columns transform into seemingly living structures, and when a starry sky appears—as beautiful as any in a planetarium—you can’t help but feel awestruck. Words aren’t enough—YOU HAVE TO SEE IT.

Vienna: Light of Creation Votivkirche

Kirsten H

Canada
Couple
Jul 2026
Not being someone who attends church at all, I was concerned that I wouldn't enjoy the show. I WAS VERY WRONG! 😂 It was a beautiful display of technology and music set in a historic cathedral, and from the first crescendo and fall, I was hooked and even had goosebumps 😁 Definitely recommend. this experience.

Vienna: Light of Creation Votivkirche

Tugce C

Austria
Couple
Jul 2026
That was awesome!!! Maybe show the older visitors how to turn off the flash on their cell phones! But other than that, it's definitely worth the experience.

Vienna: Light of Creation Votivkirche

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