Gaia Lates Relaxed

Luke Jerram's Gaia is back at St Albans Cathedral on Sunday 7 February, and this particular slot is a bit different from the usual. It's part of the Gaia Lates Relaxed sessions, which run as a quieter, after-hours alternative to the standard Gaia Lates slot. The work itself is Jerram's suspended Earth, shown after dark inside the cathedral, so you're looking up at a glowing globe hanging in the space.

What makes the Relaxed version distinct is what's missing: there's no music and no additional lighting, and it runs with fewer visitors than the main slots. It's a stripped-back way to see the piece without the soundscape and uplighting that carry the longer evening showing in the Nave. If you're someone who finds the full production a bit much, this is the version you'll want. It's one of four dates in the series, which started back on 5 January.

The exhibition also supports Circle Dance under Gaia, a performance by dancers from across the UK led by Judy King, who explore Earth, Air, Fire, Water and gratitude through movement, music and poetry. The cathedral itself is a historic abbey church at the heart of the city, and it keeps up a busy schedule of concerts, talks, exhibitions and tours alongside its religious life.

This session runs from 17:15 to 17:45, so it's a half-hour window. Tickets are £10 standard, with concessions at £0, and under-16s go in free, though you still need to book for them. Booking is essential for all slots, so it's worth getting yours sorted in advance. The cathedral is at Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY.