Vinyl Pink Floyd record on the fulldome as part of Dark Side of the Moon show
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Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon (18+) - February

A fulldome experience sets 10 tracks from The Dark Side of the Moon to mesmeric 360° visuals.

  • 21st Feb 2025
  • Fulldome show in the UK's largest planetarium
  • Over 1 million people have seen the show worldwide
  • Latest Audio Remastering
  • State-of-the-Art Animation
  • 18+ (infrequent use of strong language)

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Pyramids and rainbow star train on the fulldome as part of Dark Side of the Moon show
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Dark Side of the Moon

Step into a world of immersive audio-visual wonder as we celebrate Pink Floyd's legendary album, The Dark Side of the Moon. With performances selling out worldwide, this show promises to be a unique journey for fans old and new.

This groundbreaking event is set to the latest audio remastering by James Guthrie and Joel Plante of das boot recording, ensuring an unparalleled listening experience. The fulldome film production is crafted by the multi-award-winning NSC Creative, who collaborated with Aubrey Powell, Pink Floyd’s creative director, to bring this vision to life.

Hosted at the UK’s largest planetarium, the show features the album’s 10 tracks in chronological order, each accompanied by themed visuals. Some themes look to the future, while others pay homage to Pink Floyd’s rich visual history, all within an immersive environment that only a planetarium can provide.

Prepare for a sensory journey beyond the realms of a traditional 2D experience, where state-of-the-art technology delivers an all-encompassing surround sound and visual feast. Join us for this extraordinary celebration of one of music’s most iconic albums, as we take you on a musical journey through time and space.

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Times and Performances

  • 18:00 – doors open
  • 19:00 – first screening
  • 20:00 – screening ends
  • 20:30 – second screening
  • 21:30 – screening ends
  • 22:00 – bar and building closed

£17.50 per ticket
(includes one screening and entry to the café/bar and Welcome Hall)

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Reviews

Over 1 million people have seen the show worldwide since its launch in 2023 to celebrate the 50th anniversary.

"Wow, what an amazing show!!! My husband is a fan of Pink Floyd; me not so much, but boy the visuals were stunning and kept me engrossed throughout." Tripadvisor

"For space enthusiasts or Pink Floyd fans, it’s an out of this world experience that’s a fitting celebration of this iconic album, that will have you marvelling at space exploration, travel and science." ***** The Edinburgh Review

Astronaut and stars on the fulldome as part of Dark Side of the Moon show
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About the show

This is an immersive experience set to the latest audio remastering by James Guthrie and Joel Plante of das boot recording. Fulldome film production is by the multi award winning NSC Creative, who worked with Aubrey Powell, Pink Floyd's creative director.

FAQs

18 – Suitable only for adults. Show contains infrequent use of strong language, some flashing images, and visuals which may cause some people to feel a sensation of movement.

There are 400 free car parking spaces available on site. There is a bus stop to the 54 route within a few minutes walk of the Centre.

Food and drink will not be allowed to be brought onto the premises.

The National Space Centre – 0116 261 0261 (this phone line is available Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:00)

Either a printed ticket, or a ticket on your phone or tablet (we like the non-printing option, it is better for the planet).

All tickets are non-refundable.

No, the main exhibition space and Rocket Tower will be closed. Your ticket gives you access to Boosters Cafe, the Planetarium and Welcome Hall areas during the hours listed above.