Holiday-Themed Planetarium Shows

Holiday Showtimes

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Snuggle up in the planetarium and enjoy a Tucson tradition with family and friends!

This Year's Holiday Shows

Season of Light

Season of Light


Our annual family favorite Season of Light will fill you with seasonal sparkle! This holiday classic traces the many festivals of light, across times and cultures, that celebrate the spirit of renewal around the Winter Solstice. This presentation also explores the history and development of many of the world's most endearing holiday customs — from the burning Yule log and sparkling Christmas tree to the lighting of luminarias in the American Southwest and the traditional ritual of the Hanukkah Menorah.

$12 for adults,  $8 for kids, and $5 for Flandrau members. Discounts for seniors ($10), military ($10), college ID ($8), and EBT cardholders ($3).

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Nutcracker Fantasy (laser show)


NEW AT FLANDRAU! Already a holiday tradition for planetariums and theaters around the world, "Nutcracker Fantasy" presents audiences with Tchaikovsky’s classical ballet suite as you’ve never seen it before. Experience fanciful cel-frame laser animation with beautiful holiday imagery in this journey through the classic story of the Nutcracker. Join us for this wonderful family show for the holidays.

$18 for general public and $15 for Flandrau members.

Science exhibit entry and holiday craft-making activities are included with your laser show ticket.

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Holiday Magic (laser show)


Celebrate the season with the Holiday Magic laser light show. Experience favorite holiday tunes brought to life with gorgeous laser choreography. Vibrant animations and abstracts dance above your heads, as the music takes you away from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. It might be cold outside, but it's nice and toasty under the dome. Gather up your loved ones and share the one-of-a-kind laser experience that is Holiday Magic.

$18 for general public and $15 for Flandrau members.

Science exhibit entry and holiday craft-making activities are included with your laser show ticket.

Holiday craft making activities at Flandrau

Activities During Laser Nights

  • Design a Planetary Holiday Ornament
  • Make a Finger Puppet Nutcracker Mouse
  • Grow the Grinch Heart Demonstration

Holiday Show Calendar

For our regular space and science shows, visit our showtimes page.


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