Holiday Shows and Experiences
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.
Season of Light Showtimes
For our regular space and science shows, visit our showtimes page.
Nov. 29 @ 2PM | Dec. 1 @ 2PM |
Dec. 17 @ 2:30PM | Dec. 18 @ 2:30PM |
Dec. 19 @ 2:30PM | Dec. 20 @ 2:30PM |
Dec. 21 @ 2PM | Dec. 22 @ 2PM |
Dec. 24 @ 11AM | Dec. 24 @ 2:30PM |
Dec. 26 @ 2:30PM | Dec. 27 @ 2:30PM |
Dec. 28 @ 2PM | Dec. 29 @ 2PM |
Dec. 31 @ 2:30PM |
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Season of Light
Explore holiday traditions across times and cultures.
Show and Exhibit Tickets
Season of Light + Exhibits
Explore holiday traditions across times and cultures PLUS our science exhibits
Space and science shows, too!
Throughout the week the planetarium also hosts live astronomy star talks and immersive full dome adventures in science.
Laser Light Music Nights
Electric evenings (that include science exhibits) 🎁 for the music lovers in your life
Laser Movie Magic (Disney songs)
Saturday, December 21 at 6:30PM
Laser Light Music Show full of hits from popular Disney movies.
A Very Merry Swiftmas + Holiday Magic
Saturday, December 21 at 9:30PM
Laser Light Music Show