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Events at Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium

Events at Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium

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Upcoming Events at Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium

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Encounters in the Milky Way
Friday, 24 April 2026, 2 - 2:45pm

Encounters in the Milky Way

Discover the chance encounters that have shaped our place in the universe. Narrated by Pedro Pascal, Encounters in the Milky Way is a time-traveling journey about the cosmic movements that shape our galactic neighborhood. Session concludes with a virtual tour of the Brisbane night sky. Encounters in the Milky Way was developed by the American Museum of Natural History (amnh.org) with the major support and partnership of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

Perfect Little Planet
Sunday, 26 April 2026, 10:15 - 10:50am

Perfect Little Planet

Children will love this tour of the Solar System through the eyes of a family of aliens on vacation from another star system. Session concludes with a virtual tour of the Brisbane night sky. This show contains some sudden sound effects, fast moving scenes and flashing light sequences.

Tycho Goes to Mars
Sunday, 26 April 2026, 11 - 11:35am

Tycho Goes to Mars

Our favourite cheeky dog is blasting off to discover the red planet, Mars. Tycho is in search of water to fly his steam-powered space kennel back home. But how will he find water on Mars? Produced by Melbourne Planetarium at Scienceworks, Museums Victoria. Session concludes with a virtual tour of the Brisbane night sky.

Encounters in the Milky Way
Sunday, 26 April 2026, 12 - 12:45pm

Encounters in the Milky Way

Discover the chance encounters that have shaped our place in the universe. Narrated by Pedro Pascal, Encounters in the Milky Way is a time-traveling journey about the cosmic movements that shape our galactic neighborhood. Session concludes with a virtual tour of the Brisbane night sky. Encounters in the Milky Way was developed by the American Museum of Natural History (amnh.org) with the major support and partnership of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

Journey to the Stars
Sunday, 26 April 2026, 1 - 1:45pm

Journey to the Stars

This dazzling space show launches visitors through space and time to experience the life and death of the stars in our night sky, including our own nurturing Sun. Narrated by Whoopi Goldberg. Session concludes with a virtual tour of the Brisbane night sky. Journey to the Stars was developed by the American Museum of Natural History, New York in collaboration with the California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco; GOTO INC, Tokyo, Japan; Papalote; Museo del Niño, Mexico City, Mexico; and Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Washington, D.C. Journey to the Stars was created by the American Museum of Natural History, with the major support and partnership of NASA, Science Mission Directorate, Heliophysics Division.

Destination: Universe
Sunday, 26 April 2026, 2 - 2:45pm

Destination: Universe

From the Brisbane night sky to the far reaches of the cosmos, join us for a mission of discovery as the Planetarium astronomers take you on a journey through the virtual universe.

The Dark Side of the Moon
Sunday, 26 April 2026, 3 - 3:45pm

The Dark Side of the Moon

Experience Pink Floyd's iconic album with this immersive and all-encompassing surround sound and visual treat. This show features strobe effects, mature themes and explicit language. Not recommended for children.

Cosmic Collisions
Tuesday, 28 April 2026, 2 - 2:45pm

Cosmic Collisions

Narrated by Robert Redford, Cosmic Collisions launches visitors on an awe-inspiring trip through space and time - well beyond the calm face of the night sky - to explore the hypersonic impacts that drive the continuing evolution of the universe. Session concludes with a virtual tour of the Brisbane night sky. Cosmic Collisions was developed by the American Museum of Natural History, New York in collaboration with the Denver Museum of Nature & Science; GOTO INC, Tokyo, Japan; and the Shanghai Science & Technology Museum. Cosmic Collisions was created by the American Museum of Natural History with the major support and partnership of NASA, Science Mission Directorate, Heliophysics Division.

The Dark Side of the Moon
Wednesday, 29 April 2026, 2 - 2:45pm

The Dark Side of the Moon

Experience Pink Floyd's iconic album with this immersive and all-encompassing surround sound and visual treat. This show features strobe effects, mature themes and explicit language. Not recommended for children.

Passport to the Universe
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 2 - 2:45pm

Passport to the Universe

Get your passport for a thrilling journey through the Solar System, out of the Milky Way Galaxy and to the edge of the observable universe, returning home via a black hole. Narrated by Tom Hanks. Session concludes with a virtual tour of the Brisbane night sky. Passport to the Universe was developed by the American Museum of Natural History, New York in collaboration with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Major support for new version provided by the California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco.

Encounters in the Milky Way
Friday, 1 May 2026, 2 - 2:45pm

Encounters in the Milky Way

Discover the chance encounters that have shaped our place in the universe. Narrated by Pedro Pascal, Encounters in the Milky Way is a time-traveling journey about the cosmic movements that shape our galactic neighborhood. Session concludes with a virtual tour of the Brisbane night sky. Encounters in the Milky Way was developed by the American Museum of Natural History (amnh.org) with the major support and partnership of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

Perfect Little Planet
Saturday, 2 May 2026, 10:15 - 10:50am

Perfect Little Planet

Children will love this tour of the Solar System through the eyes of a family of aliens on vacation from another star system. Session concludes with a virtual tour of the Brisbane night sky. This show contains some sudden sound effects, fast moving scenes and flashing light sequences.

Tycho Goes to Mars
Saturday, 2 May 2026, 11 - 11:35am

Tycho Goes to Mars

Our favourite cheeky dog is blasting off to discover the red planet, Mars. Tycho is in search of water to fly his steam-powered space kennel back home. But how will he find water on Mars? Produced by Melbourne Planetarium at Scienceworks, Museums Victoria. Session concludes with a virtual tour of the Brisbane night sky.

Passport to the Universe
Saturday, 2 May 2026, 12 - 12:45pm

Passport to the Universe

Get your passport for a thrilling journey through the Solar System, out of the Milky Way Galaxy and to the edge of the observable universe, returning home via a black hole. Narrated by Tom Hanks. Session concludes with a virtual tour of the Brisbane night sky. Passport to the Universe was developed by the American Museum of Natural History, New York in collaboration with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Major support for new version provided by the California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco.

Cosmic Collisions
Saturday, 2 May 2026, 1 - 1:45pm

Cosmic Collisions

Narrated by Robert Redford, Cosmic Collisions launches visitors on an awe-inspiring trip through space and time - well beyond the calm face of the night sky - to explore the hypersonic impacts that drive the continuing evolution of the universe. Session concludes with a virtual tour of the Brisbane night sky. Cosmic Collisions was developed by the American Museum of Natural History, New York in collaboration with the Denver Museum of Nature & Science; GOTO INC, Tokyo, Japan; and the Shanghai Science & Technology Museum. Cosmic Collisions was created by the American Museum of Natural History with the major support and partnership of NASA, Science Mission Directorate, Heliophysics Division.

Destination: Universe
Saturday, 2 May 2026, 2 - 2:45pm

Destination: Universe

From the Brisbane night sky to the far reaches of the cosmos, join us for a mission of discovery as the Planetarium astronomers take you on a journey through the virtual universe.

The Dark Side of the Moon
Saturday, 2 May 2026, 3 - 3:45pm

The Dark Side of the Moon

Experience Pink Floyd's iconic album with this immersive and all-encompassing surround sound and visual treat. This show features strobe effects, mature themes and explicit language. Not recommended for children.

Perfect Little Planet
Sunday, 3 May 2026, 10:15 - 10:50am

Perfect Little Planet

Children will love this tour of the Solar System through the eyes of a family of aliens on vacation from another star system. Session concludes with a virtual tour of the Brisbane night sky. This show contains some sudden sound effects, fast moving scenes and flashing light sequences.

Tycho Goes to Mars
Sunday, 3 May 2026, 11 - 11:35am

Tycho Goes to Mars

Our favourite cheeky dog is blasting off to discover the red planet, Mars. Tycho is in search of water to fly his steam-powered space kennel back home. But how will he find water on Mars? Produced by Melbourne Planetarium at Scienceworks, Museums Victoria. Session concludes with a virtual tour of the Brisbane night sky.

Encounters in the Milky Way
Sunday, 3 May 2026, 12 - 12:45pm

Encounters in the Milky Way

Discover the chance encounters that have shaped our place in the universe. Narrated by Pedro Pascal, Encounters in the Milky Way is a time-traveling journey about the cosmic movements that shape our galactic neighborhood. Session concludes with a virtual tour of the Brisbane night sky. Encounters in the Milky Way was developed by the American Museum of Natural History (amnh.org) with the major support and partnership of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

Journey to the Stars
Sunday, 3 May 2026, 1 - 1:45pm

Journey to the Stars

This dazzling space show launches visitors through space and time to experience the life and death of the stars in our night sky, including our own nurturing Sun. Narrated by Whoopi Goldberg. Session concludes with a virtual tour of the Brisbane night sky. Journey to the Stars was developed by the American Museum of Natural History, New York in collaboration with the California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco; GOTO INC, Tokyo, Japan; Papalote; Museo del Niño, Mexico City, Mexico; and Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Washington, D.C. Journey to the Stars was created by the American Museum of Natural History, with the major support and partnership of NASA, Science Mission Directorate, Heliophysics Division.

Destination: Universe
Sunday, 3 May 2026, 2 - 2:45pm

Destination: Universe

From the Brisbane night sky to the far reaches of the cosmos, join us for a mission of discovery as the Planetarium astronomers take you on a journey through the virtual universe.

The Dark Side of the Moon
Sunday, 3 May 2026, 3 - 3:45pm

The Dark Side of the Moon

Experience Pink Floyd's iconic album with this immersive and all-encompassing surround sound and visual treat. This show features strobe effects, mature themes and explicit language. Not recommended for children.

Cosmic Collisions
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 2 - 2:45pm

Cosmic Collisions

Narrated by Robert Redford, Cosmic Collisions launches visitors on an awe-inspiring trip through space and time - well beyond the calm face of the night sky - to explore the hypersonic impacts that drive the continuing evolution of the universe. Session concludes with a virtual tour of the Brisbane night sky. Cosmic Collisions was developed by the American Museum of Natural History, New York in collaboration with the Denver Museum of Nature & Science; GOTO INC, Tokyo, Japan; and the Shanghai Science & Technology Museum. Cosmic Collisions was created by the American Museum of Natural History with the major support and partnership of NASA, Science Mission Directorate, Heliophysics Division.

The Dark Side of the Moon
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 2 - 2:45pm

The Dark Side of the Moon

Experience Pink Floyd's iconic album with this immersive and all-encompassing surround sound and visual treat. This show features strobe effects, mature themes and explicit language. Not recommended for children.

Passport to the Universe
Thursday, 7 May 2026, 2 - 2:45pm

Passport to the Universe

Get your passport for a thrilling journey through the Solar System, out of the Milky Way Galaxy and to the edge of the observable universe, returning home via a black hole. Narrated by Tom Hanks. Session concludes with a virtual tour of the Brisbane night sky. Passport to the Universe was developed by the American Museum of Natural History, New York in collaboration with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Major support for new version provided by the California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco.

Encounters in the Milky Way
Friday, 8 May 2026, 2 - 2:45pm

Encounters in the Milky Way

Discover the chance encounters that have shaped our place in the universe. Narrated by Pedro Pascal, Encounters in the Milky Way is a time-traveling journey about the cosmic movements that shape our galactic neighborhood. Session concludes with a virtual tour of the Brisbane night sky. Encounters in the Milky Way was developed by the American Museum of Natural History (amnh.org) with the major support and partnership of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

K Mak at the Planetarium
Friday, 8 May 2026, 6:30 - 7:30pm

K Mak at the Planetarium

Stirring, electrifying soundscapes usher you through the cosmos. K Mak fuses live cello, violin, synths, beats and vocals with sumptuous tailored visuals at the Brisbane Planetarium. Repeatedly selling out Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth, the show returns to Brisbane after a record-breaking season at the Edinburgh Fringe. Audience responses: “I had an outer body experience at K Mak”. “We’ve travelled the world and never experienced anything like it”. “I’d go again in a heartbeat – to both Angel Strings and to K Mak”. Reviews: “This is no ordinary concert” - Perth Happenings. "Haunting and transcendent” - Stage Whispers. “Otherworldly beauty” - The Guardian. Presented by K Mak and the Anywhere Festival.

K Mak at the Planetarium
Friday, 8 May 2026, 8 - 9pm

K Mak at the Planetarium

Stirring, electrifying soundscapes usher you through the cosmos. K Mak fuses live cello, violin, synths, beats and vocals with sumptuous tailored visuals at the Brisbane Planetarium. Repeatedly selling out Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth, the show returns to Brisbane after a record-breaking season at the Edinburgh Fringe. Audience responses: “I had an outer body experience at K Mak”. “We’ve travelled the world and never experienced anything like it”. “I’d go again in a heartbeat – to both Angel Strings and to K Mak”. Reviews: “This is no ordinary concert” - Perth Happenings. "Haunting and transcendent” - Stage Whispers. “Otherworldly beauty” - The Guardian. Presented by K Mak and the Anywhere Festival.

Perfect Little Planet
Saturday, 9 May 2026, 10:15 - 10:50am

Perfect Little Planet

Children will love this tour of the Solar System through the eyes of a family of aliens on vacation from another star system. Session concludes with a virtual tour of the Brisbane night sky. This show contains some sudden sound effects, fast moving scenes and flashing light sequences.