Public Events
Schedule for 2025 - 2026 Public Shows
Check out our recent interview on WORT FM's The Monday Eight O'Clock Buzz
Tickets for public events like our monthly public planetarium programs are on sale for all shows starting in September.
Mesmerica and BEAUTIFICA are very popular, not sure which will return in the fall but I am certain it will be one of them!!
These are James Hood's fulldome experiences. They sell their own tickets.
Beautifica is here!
If you loved Mesmerica, composer James Hood is back
with his second show. Click the image for additional information.
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Join us for this fun and targeted experience designed to help your Girl Scouts earn their space related badges!
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Seasons of Light - Dec Public Program
Why are so many themes of light and hopefulness associated with this, the darkest of seasons?
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Spooky Space - October Public Show!
Join us to learn the cosmic halloween connections... and about some of the monsters of outer space!
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"The Stars of Autumn" - Sept Public Show
Join us to learn about the autumn sky and how to use a beginner's telescope.
Planetarium Public Shows Monthly During the School Year:
NOTE: Speciality shows like Pink Floyd and Mesmerica have their own ticketing!!
Unless noted, all shows are on WEDNESDAYS and THURSDAYS with start times of 6 PM and 7:30 PM. Public show tickets typically go on sale for the entire year as soon as possible for each event. Many shows sell out, so purchase here as soon as possible!
September 24 - 25, 2025 The Stars of Autumn (Current Sky and How to use a Telescope!)
October 29 - 30, 2025 Spooky Space (Cosmic Halloween Connections!)
November 19 - 20, 2025 To be determined...
December 17 - 18, 2025 Season of Light
January 28 - 29, 2026 To be determined...
February (Dates/Times Vary) Romance/Enchantment Under the Stars... note this is a musical celebration of our love of the universe and the science of astronomy!
Reservations managed through MSCR!
February 28, 2026 Girl Scouts Under the Dome Day!
March 18 - 19, 2026 Living in Balance... Anishinaabe Star Knowledge
April 22 - 23, 2026 To be determined...
May 20 - 21, 2026 The Stars of Summer (Current Sky and How to use a Telescope!)
Planetarium Public Shows
Madison's Planetarium is a Hidden Gem (City Cast Madison, 2023)
Memorial High Planetarium: Coolest Thing Ever! (Wisconsin State Journal, 2023)
We offer public planetarium programs during the school year. The show topic varies each month. Tickets can be purchased...
in advance online (credit card)
or at the door (Cash or CC)...
but only IF the show is not sold out. So buy tickets in advance!
COST/Ticket Fees:
Madison Resident, $6 per person
Non-Resident, $9 per person
*Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
SPECIAL Events
Occasionally we offer a unique experience via visual and auditory performances that benefit from presentation in the planetarium setting.
COST: Varies by program
EXAMPLES: Pink Floyd, You of all People, Mesmerica, etc.
