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 return as part of double feature with the classic Holiday Magic on Saturday night, December 20th at 8PM. That same night’s other show features Disney hits with Laser Movie Magic. 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.

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.

Season of Light (show + exhibits ticket)

"Season of Light" is a beloved planetarium show that celebrates the stories behind the coldest and darkest time of year. The show highlights the origins of holiday customs that light up the season, from Yule logs and Christmas tree lights to luminarias and the Hanukkah Menorah. It also weaves in global winter solstice traditions, including Celtic, Nordic, and Hopi stories, along with astronomical occurrences and legends of figures like St. Nicholas and Santa Claus. After the feature, enjoy a short live star talk led by our planetarium operator.

Planetarium show tickets include access to all science center exhibits.

Runtime: Approx. 45 minutes

Showtimes
Nov. 28-30	Daily @ 2PM
Dec. 16-31	Daily @ 2PM (Closed Mondays)

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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.

Poster for holiday magic and movie magic

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.

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DOUBLE FEATURE: A Very Merry Swiftmas + Holiday Magic

Saturday, December 20 at 8:00PM

Laser Light Music Show to the music of Taylor Swift’s 2007 Christmas album followed by 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

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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.