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Evening event

Planetarium Nights: The Story of Stars 3D (16+)

Discover the night sky from Bristol, and learn about the life cycle of stars in this hour-long, presenter led evening show.

When: 8 Oct – 17 Dec 2026
Where: Planetarium
Recommended for: Adults

Partially accessible

Evening event

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How about a trip to the stars on your Thursday night? Planetarium Nights are back this autumn!

Join us for our seasonal stargazing show, where our team of presenters will take you on a journey through the solar system to discover the winter night sky.

Highlights:
  • Gaze up at a real-time, accurate map of Bristol's night sky, to uncover what you can see that night and investigate the secrets hidden in some well known constellations.
  • Witness the majestic life-cycle of a star, from humble nebula to exploding supernova
  • Dance on the edge of a black hole, with a 3D view like no other
Upcoming events:
  • Oct 8 - 7:15pm, 8:30pm
  • Oct 22 - 6pm, 8:30pm
  • Nov 5 - 7:15pm , 8:30pm
  • Nov 19 - 6pm, 8:30pm
  • Dec 3 - 7:15pm, 8:30pm
  • Dec 17 - 6pm, 8:30pm

Fancy something more in depth... Check out our immersive science show 'Light from Afar'.

/Shows are 1 hour long.

/Entry can be found at the doors behind the giant silver ball.

/Pre-show drinks will be available from the bar in the Space Gallery beforehand.

/Doors and bar open 30mins before the start of the show.

/Please arrive at least 15mins before your show starts.

/Recommended 16+. 12-16s must be accompanied by an adult.