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The Dark Side of the Moon: August Planetarium Shows

Separate admission fees apply
Adults (18+)
Various dates available
The Dark Side of the Moon

Pink Floyd’s iconic album ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon’ is 50 this year and you can experience the music and stunning visuals in Life’s planetarium in August.

The show combines breath-taking views of the solar system and beyond, played out to 42 minutes of The Dark Side Of The Moon. NSC Creative have led the visual production efforts, working closely with Pink Floyd’s long time creative collaborator Aubrey Powell from Hipgnosis.

Tuesday 15 August, 6:30pm (sold out)
Wednesday 16 August, 6.30pm (sold out)
Thursday 17 August, 6.30pm (sold out)
Wednesday 23 August, 6.30pm (sold out)
Thursday 24 August, 6.30pm (sold out)

Terms and conditions

Experience Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon in our planetarium.

Ticket prices

Adult £20.00
Carer (please bring proof) £15.00

Event highlights

Telescope icon maroon

Life's planetarium is the perfect setting. 

Musical note icon.

Each song has a different theme.

Moon icon.

Take a trip to the Moon.

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