Special events

Pitchblack Playback

We The Curious are excited to welcome Pitchblack Playback to the Planetarium. 

When: 20 Aug 2026, 6:15pm, 7:30pm & 9pm
Where: Planetarium
Recommended for: Adults

Partially accessible

Special event

Upcoming shows

Hear classic albums & exclusive pre-release premieres on the Planetarium's powerful, immersive sound systems, in the dark. 

Meditate on music at the deep listening sessions. 

Discover hidden details and hear the album in all its glory with no distractions; just you and the music. 

Upcoming Shows: 

Thurs 20 August: Paul Simon 'Graceland' (40th Anniversary)
Doors 18:15, begins 18:30 with no late entry

Thurs 20 August: Metallica 'Metallica' (5.1 Mix) (35th Anniversary)
Doors 19:30, begins 19:45 with no late entry

Thurs 20 August: Outkast 'ATLiens' (30th Anniversary)
Doors 21:00, begins 21:15 with no late entry

/Doors open at least 15 mins before showing starts. Please arrive at least 15 mins before your show starts. No late entry.

/Please go to the side entrance of the building, next to the Planetarium sphere in Millennium Square, not the main entrance.

/Location What3Words: fonts.frost.couches

/Please note, there are no visuals for this session. This is a (seated) album listening session in the dark, not a live performance of any kind.

/Ticket includes Pitchblack Playback eye mask for extra darkness.

Pitchblack Playback

Upcoming albums

Paul Simon 'Graceland' (40th Anniversary)
Paul Simon 'Graceland' (40th Anniversary)
Metallica 'Metallica' (5.1 Mix) (35th Anniversary)
Metallica 'Metallica' (5.1 Mix) (35th Anniversary)
Outkast 'ATLiens' (30th Anniversary)
Outkast 'ATLiens' (30th Anniversary)