San Antonio | The Saga

The #1 Must See When Visiting San Antonio.

SHOWTIME INFORMATION

This Saga shows rain-or-shine, year-round!

Showtimes: Tuesday through Sunday at 9 PM & 9:30 PM

Saga will be dark on the following dates 

  • December 11th 
  • December 15th
  • December 24th 

Admission: Free and open to the public

Where: Main Plaza, Home Of San Fernando Cathedral, 115 N. Main Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78205

Parking: Downtown Tuesday offers free parking at city-operated parking garages, parking lots, and parking meters from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. every Tuesday.

Free parking is also available at the City Tower Parking Garage (60 N Flores St.) every Sunday.

Artist: Xavier de Richemont

San Antonio | The Saga debuted June 2014. Join us in celebration of 10 years of stunning art and historic education. 

This awe-inspiring video art projection shares the story of the land, water, people, battles, and development of San Antonio, the Lone Star State, and United States history.

The Saga projection covers 7,000 square feet of light, color and visual narration projected onto the majestic façade of San Fernando Cathedral- the oldest continuously operating cathedral in the United States. Through the 24-minute journey, it has become a destination for residents, South Texans, national, and visitors from across the globe.

International artist Xavier de Richemont created this reknowned exhibit to educate, and delight viewers, and stoke an appreciation for the epic history of San Antonio.

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Consider a contribution. Your donation supports nightly showings of this free exhibit. Even as little as $5 maintains the projection, maintenance, and administration of this beloved installation.

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What People Are Saying

An explosion of color, light, music and historical images ... splashed over the facade of one of the city’s beloved historic structures — San Fernando Cathedral...”

Steve Benne

San Antonio Express News

Using stirring music, San Antonio | The Saga ... relates an artistic view of San Antonio’s history through the colorful, animated drawings of French artist Xavier De Richemont.

Vicki Arckoff

Lonely Planet

San Antonio | The Saga takes you on a colorful visual journey through the history of San Antonio.

Carole

Travels With Carole

Absolutely brilliant and singular audio-visual experience ! A work of art like no other, and could not be even closely replicated or simulated on any other medium - be it video on small or large screen. I highly recommend this to anyone looking to get a unique historical but modern art experience.

Vikas Rangarajan

Google Review

Beautifully presented with San Fernando Cathedral as the canvas. History of San Antonio in a colorful palette of light and sounds. Best part is - its free to enjoy

Sarah Kate Smith

Google Review

The Saga is a 24 minutes displayed on the side of the San Fernando church. The clips were specifically designed for the shape of the church and very well done. I have never seen anything like this before.

Bob Treue

Google Review

This is one of the best projections show in United States and the only one showing on a cathedral and as a permanent show. If you are in San Antonio this is in the top 5 places to see.

Peter Stalinescu

Google Review

About the Artist

XAVIER DE RICHEMONT

XAVIER DE RICHEMONT

French painter Xavier de Richemont, who was born in Algeria and now resides in Angers, France, is one of the most sought after visual artists in the world. He studied at the National Fine Arts School of Aix-en-Provence. For over 20 years, he has created monumental video installations.

In 2002, Xavier founded the first festival of lights in Chartres, France, serving as the sole artist and artistic director for a decade. In 2010, the Mexican government invited him to commemorate the bicentenary of independence and the centenary of the Mexican Revolution across seven major cities. His 2012 work for the Grand Museum of the Maya World in Merida Yucatan, Mexico, celebrated Mayan history with the acclaimed piece "Yuca’ma’yab."

Xavier’s work stands out for its lyrical graphic design and dynamic movements. He masterfully combines abstraction, narration, and music, creating a unique and impactful style. His innovative approach to painting through contemporary graphical means, combined with his theatrical knowledge and painting expertise, has made him one of the world’s most sought-after French video artists.

For more information, please visit his website.