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Life After-Hours

Special ticketed event
Adults (18+)
Thursday 4 June 2026, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Adults in Planetarium sat down to watch Life: The Greatest Story

Award-winning Life Science Centre is going kids-free for a late-night takeover.

Expect hands-on exhibits, a 360° full-dome show, prehistoric creatures, and plenty more to explore after hours. Plus, the bar will be open throughout the evening!

Did you know? Life recently scooped two gold awards from Destination North East England Tourism for Best Large Visitor Attraction and Accessibility and Inclusion.   

And Life’s creative team recently won Best Educational Film Award at Colorado’s Dome Fest West 2026, for Life: The Greatest Story. 

Come see what all the fuss is about – and experience Life after hours for a unique night out!

To give you plenty of time to enjoy the experience, some areas will be closed for the evening: Making Studios, Experiment Zone, Science Theatre, Upper level. 

Terms and conditions

Adults-only, after-hours at Life

Ticket prices

Adult £15.00
Concession (Student, Pensioner or Unemployed) £12.00
Carer (please bring proof) FREE

Event highlights

Dinosaur icon.

The Great Dinosaur Escape

Video footage

Award‑winning 360° immersive dome show

Rocket icon

Hands‑on, wow‑factor exhibits

Dinosaurios logo
Dinosaurios logo

Additional information

Please use the Life Science Centre main entrance on Times Square. Parking is available nearby at Times Square Car Park. Postcode for Sat Nav: NE4 7AD.

Doors open 30 minutes prior to your planetarium show. Please arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to the start time. Pay bar available on the evening. Seating not reserved.

Getting here

Life is located in Times Square, just a two minute walk from Newcastle Central train and Metro station.

Driving? Times Square Car Park is just around the corner. The sat nav reference for the car park is NE1 4AD (opposite Leonardo Hotel – formerly Jurys Inn). Look out for Centre for Life and/or Times Square Car Park signage to direct you.

Times Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4EP

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