Holiday-Themed Planetarium Shows in Tucson

Holiday Shows and Experiences

Flandrau's holiday planetarium shows in Tucson

Let the season surround you

 
The classic family favorite, Season of Light, returns to explore the origins of beloved winter traditions! And, our made in-house laser light music show, A Very Merry Swiftmas, makes it's one-night-only return as part of double feature with the classic Holiday Magic on Saturday night, December 20th at 8PM. On New Year's Day, we're continuing the festivities with family-friendly laser light shows. Science exhibit admission is included with laser light show tickets in December.
 
Ticket prices vary by show and ticket type, typically ranging from $19 to $27 with discounted prices for members. 
 
 
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Planetarium Shows

Trace holiday traditions across times and cultures, followed by a live star talk, in Season of Light or explore the wonders of the universe in a variety of other shows. Science exhibits are included with your tickets.

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A popular tradition for Tucson families, Season of Light is an elegant and fun planetarium program about the coldest and darkest of seasons — a time which holds some of the warmest and brightest celebrations of the year. This presentation traces the history and development of many of the world's most endearing holiday customs, all of which involve lighting up the winter season — from the burning Yule log, sparkling Christmas tree lights and candles in windows, to the lighting of luminarias in the American Southwest and the traditional ritual of the Hanukkah Menorah. The show also recounts the historical religious and cultural rituals practiced during the time of winter solstice — not only Christian and Jewish, but also Celtic, Nordic, Roman, Irish, Mexican and Hopi. It also takes a look at some of our more light-hearted seasonal traditions: from gift-giving and kissing under the mistletoe, to songs about lords a-leaping and ladies dancing, and the custom of decking the halls with greenery and candles. St. Nicholas, Sinterklaas, Kris Kringle, Father Christmas, and Santa Claus all drop by as well.

This show is followed by a short, live astronomy star talk by our planetarium operator.

Total presentation runtime: Approx. 45 minutes

 

Daily Showtimes @ 2PM

Nov. 28-30

Closed Mondays

Daily Showtimes @ 2PM

Dec. 16-31

Closed Mondays


Laser Light Music Nights

Electric evenings (that include science exhibits) 🎁 for the music lovers in your life. Tickets are $19 for Flandrau members and $21 for general public. Science exhibits are included with your tickets.

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DOUBLE FEATURE: Laser Movie + Holiday Magic


Saturday, December  20 at 6:30PM

Laser Light Music Show full of hits from popular Disney movies in combo with Holiday Magic, which brings beloved holiday songs to life with vibrant laser choreography and animations. 

Runtime: 1 hour.

Swiftmas and Holiday Magic

DOUBLE FEATURE: A Very Merry Swiftmas + Holiday Magic


Saturday, December 20 at 8:00PM

Laser Light Music Show to the music of Taylor swift in combo with Holiday Magic, which brings all your favorite holiday favorite tracks to life with mesmerizing lasers. 

Runtime: 1 hour

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Laser Taylor Swift


Saturday, December 20 at 9:30PM

A great Laser Light Music Show gift for the Swiftie in your life.

Runtime: 1 hour

Ring in New Year's Day with us!

You laser light music show tickets include admission to science exhibits. Tickets are $19 for Flandrau members and $21 for general public. Science exhibits are included with your tickets.

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Wednesday, January 1 at 1:30PM

Laser Light Music Show

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Wednesday, January 1 at 3:30PM

Laser Light Music Show

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