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.
11/11/2025 2:30pm
HOLST – THE PLANETS 360: Full Dome Experience (November)
MULTIPLE DATES IN NOVEMBER,
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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 ***
13/11/2025 6:30pm
TWENTY AMAZING THINGS ABOUT SPACE with Andy Sawers
What would the night sky be like if we could actually see galaxies? Is a cheap watch a better timekeeper than the Sun? What’s the extraordinary coincidence that gives us solar eclipses? And how did the discovery of Uranus lead directly to the discovery of Neptune?
This lively talk highlights twenty things about astronomy and space exploration that amateur astronomer Andy Sawers thinks are simply amazing. What things do you think should be on the list?
Please be aware that this talk is 90 minutes in length.
15/11/2025 11:00am
WHAT’S WRONG WITH MY TELESCOPE? with Mike Alexander
Struggling to get crisp views of the night sky? Bring your own telescope and join our practical workshop designed to help you fix common issues and get your gear working like a dream.
Learn how to align mirrors, balance mounts, and diagnose tracking problems with expert guidance and friendly support. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned stargazer, you’ll leave with sharper sights and greater confidence. Let’s get your scope sky-ready! If it’s too big to transport, bring details/photographs with you.
Please note this event will take place in the small meeting room at The Johnston building (enter through the red door).
Due to capacity and the nature of the event, bookings will be allocated a time slot of 1 hour with a maximum of 5 people per slot.
If all slots are booked, please register your interest via email (enquiries@darkspaceplanetarium.org) and we will run another session in the future.
18/11/2025 2:30pm
STARS OF CLASSIC: Full Dome Experience (November)
MULTIPLE DATES IN NOVEMBER,
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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 ***
22/11/2025 5:30pm
QUEEN – HEAVEN: Full Dome Experience (November)
MULTIPLE DATES in NOVEMBER,
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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!
26/11/2025 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.
18/12/2025 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.
Light travels at 186,282 miles per second so you could go around the earth 7.5 times in 1 second!