EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

We are delighted to bring you a variety of special events, lectures, workshops, and guest talks. We will also have regular cinema screenings to be enjoyed in the Planetarium. Browse our events below and click for more details and to book tickets.

04/05/2026 3:15pm

QUEEN – HEAVEN: Full Dome Experience (May)

MULTIPLE DATES in MAY,
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Prepare to be transported on an extraordinary journey, where the magic of Queen’s music meets the wonders of the universe!

Whether you’re a die-hard Queen fan or simply someone who enjoys a spectacular visual and auditory adventure, this event promises to captivate and inspire.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience Queen’s legendary music in an entirely new way!

10/05/2026 3:15pm

STARS OF CLASSIC: Full Dome Experience (May)

Embark on a musical journey through cosmic events, from the Big Bang to humanity’s future.

Accompanied by Beethoven, Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky, and other masters, we witness galaxy births, supernovae, black holes, and the miracle of life. Explore distant planets, cosmic dangers like asteroid impacts and colliding galaxies, and dream of humanity’s future in space.

Stars of Classic merges music with education, offering timeless masterpieces and fascinating insights into the universe’s past and future. Featuring works by Beethoven, Strauss, Hildegard von Bingen, Mussorgsky, Vivaldi, and more.

***Please note this show isn’t suitable for children under 6 years old ***

20/05/2026 6:30pm

WHAT’S IN THE NIGHT SKY IN THE MONTH AHEAD with Mike Alexander

Have you ever wondered what that really bright star is, or would you like to know which planets and other celestial objects can be seen in the sky?

Join Mike Alexander from the Galloway Astronomy Centre who will be telling us which celestial events can be viewed in the month ahead.

25/05/2026 3:15pm

CLASSICS DOUBLE BILL: Holst: The Planets 360 and Stars of Classic Full Dome Experience (May)

The Planets 360 is a re-imagining of British composer Gustav Holst’s The Planets orchestral suite. This production utilises the awe-inspiring full dome (360°) video format, so The Planets can now be enjoyed as a sonically driven immersive experience.

Stars of Classic merges music with education, offering timeless masterpieces and fascinating insights into the universe’s past and future. Embark on a musical journey through cosmic events, from the Big Bang to humanity’s future.

*** Please note these shows aren’t suitable for children under 6 years old ***

27/05/2026 7:00pm

The Search for Planet B…Continued with Dr Larissa Palethorpe

Join Dr Larissa Palethorpe for an update on the search for planets beyond our Solar System.

This talk explores how astronomers detect and study exoplanets, highlights some of the most intriguing Earth-like candidates discovered so far, and examines the myths, rumours, and conspiracy theories that often surround these distant worlds.

By looking at both the science and the speculation, we’ll consider what we really know about these planets – and whether the idea of a true “Planet B” is grounded in reality or imagination.

*** Please note this is an online talk with Larissa appearing on the screen in the planetarium dome ***

31/05/2026 3:15pm

HOLST – THE PLANETS 360: Full Dome Experience (May)

The Planets 360 is a re-imagining of British composer Gustav Holst’s The Planets orchestral suite.

This production utilises the awe-inspiring full dome (360°) video format, so The Planets can now be enjoyed as a sonically driven immersive experience.

A fusion of art, music and science in a 360° spectacle.