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.
31/07/2026 5:15pm
STARS OF CLASSIC: Full Dome Experience
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 ***
01/08/2026 1:00pm
Night Sky Art Workshop & Planetarium Live Show
Have you ever tried to paint the sky when it doesn’t stay still? In this session, you’ll have a live planetarium show in the immersive 360-degree dome followed by a session using liquid watercolours to create your own glowing night sky — watching colours spread, blend and shift across the page to form galaxies, auroras and nebula-like effects.
FREE to book event, supported by D&G Council.
There’s a bit of magic in it. You don’t control every part… and that’s exactly what makes it work. Once your sky has developed, you’ll add bold black silhouettes using Indian ink — simple shapes like mountains or tree lines that make all those colours really stand out.
No two pieces ever look the same, and you don’t need to be “good at art” to enjoy it — just up for experimenting and seeing what happens.
Each workshop includes a live interactive audience led planetarium show in the immersive 360-degree dome at Kirkcudbright Dark Space Planetarium.
All materials provided
Suitable for ages 5–18
1pm–2pm Kirkcudbright Dark Space Planetarium
2pm–4pm The Little Art Den, Kirkcudbright
01/08/2026 6:30pm
QUEEN – HEAVEN: Full Dome Experience
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!
02/08/2026 1:00pm
Night Sky Art Workshop & Planetarium Live Show
Have you ever tried to paint the sky when it doesn’t stay still? In this session, you’ll have a live planetarium show in the immersive 360-degree dome followed by a session using liquid watercolours to create your own glowing night sky — watching colours spread, blend and shift across the page to form galaxies, auroras and nebula-like effects.
FREE to book event, supported by D&G Council.
There’s a bit of magic in it. You don’t control every part… and that’s exactly what makes it work. Once your sky has developed, you’ll add bold black silhouettes using Indian ink — simple shapes like mountains or tree lines that make all those colours really stand out.
No two pieces ever look the same, and you don’t need to be “good at art” to enjoy it — just up for experimenting and seeing what happens.
Each workshop includes a live interactive audience led planetarium show in the immersive 360-degree dome at Kirkcudbright Dark Space Planetarium.
All materials provided
Suitable for ages 5–18
1pm–2pm Kirkcudbright Dark Space Planetarium
2pm–4pm The Little Art Den, Kirkcudbright
03/08/2026 4:15pm
CLASSICS DOUBLE BILL: Holst: The Planets 360 and Stars of Classic Full Dome Experience
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 ***
04/08/2026 2:00pm
SciClub Taster Session & Planetarium Live Show
In this session, you’ll have a live planetarium show in the immersive 360-degree dome with a hands-on workshop delivered by our resident science communication team.
Weekly activities could test your engineering skills building a marble run; your knowledge of the stars as you craft a constellation projector; or help you make a solar eclipse kit.
Join us over the summer holidays as we combine fun and science!
FREE to book event, supported by D&G Council Summer of Play.
All materials provided
Suitable for ages 7-12
2pm–4pm
05/08/2026 1:00pm
Peerie Artists Science Printmaking & Planetarium live show
Come and join us to explore science through the ancient art of printmaking. In this session, you’ll have a live planetarium show in the immersive 360-degree dome followed by a session exploring science through the ancient art of print making.
You will experiment with creating different marks and explore the fascinating ways in which the ink can react.
FREE to book event, supported by D&G Council.
All materials provided, old clothes a must!
Suitable for ages 10 plus
1pm–2pm Kirkcudbright Dark Space Planetarium
2pm–4pm Kirkcudbright Galleries mezzanine
07/08/2026 6:30pm
QUEEN – HEAVEN: Full Dome Experience
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!
08/08/2026 5:15pm
HOLST – THE PLANETS 360: Full Dome Experience
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.
***Please note this show isn’t suitable for children under 6 years old ***
*** FREE Event Supported by D&G Council ***
Light travels at 186,282 miles per second so you could go around the earth 7.5 times in 1 second!