Dome Shows 15th - 18th Nov
On weekdays (Tuesday-Friday) we run one show per day:
- 2pm: Astronaut
From the 19th Nov we will begin our Christmas programme. Please see below.
Christmas Dome Show (Tues - Fri)
On weekdays (Tuesday-Friday) from the 22nd Dec – 16th Dec we are running one show per day:
- 2pm: Mystery of the Christmas Star
Christmas Dome Shows
The full list of dome shows runs:
- Weekends from the 19th Nov
- 20th – 23rd Dec
Please note we will be closed on the 24th, 25th & 26th December
Mission Santa
Please note we only have availability for our 9.30am Mission Santa Sessions.
It’s a real Code Red! Join our E.L.F. crew on Mission Santa and blast off on a Christmas adventure. Your out-of-this-world adventure will include:
- Admission to “The Alien Who stole Christmas” full-dome show in the star dome theatre
- Help save Santa inside mission control during a theatrical show, along with a visit to see Santa!
- A present for each child
- A printed family photograph
Each mission will last up to 90 minutes. Please ensure you arrive at least 15 min before your show start time as shows start promptly. Pre-booking is essential!
Star Trackers (Observing Evenings)
Star Tracker Evenings at Armagh Observatory and Planetarium are back!
24th November – Astronomer Talk, Dome show & Stargazing
14th December 2022 – Apollo 17 50th Anniversary: Talk, Dome show & Stargazing
26th January 2023 – Talk, Dome show & Stargazing
Observing through telescopes is subject to weather conditions
Upcoming Music Events
We’re running evening music shows as well as special live music events!
Thus She Shall Go to the Stars - Jessie Kennedy with the Celestial Strings
Live Music Event
Book Here
Observatory Tours
Book in for our Georgian Day Observatory Tours on the 26th and 27th Nov.
Tours last approx. 90 mins.
Tour start times: 13:00 and 15:00
We also offer different tours as well as group bookings: contact us if you would like to organise a tour for your group or family.
Legendary Telescope Tours
Arranged upon request
VIP tours
Arranged upon request
Dome Shows 27th Dec 2022 - 12th Feb 2023
From the 27th Dec – 30th Dec 2022 we will have our full listing of Dome Shows.
Please note, we are closed from the 31st Dec 2022 to the 2nd January.
From Tues the 3rd Jan 2023:
On weekdays (Tuesday-Friday) we run one show per day:
- 2pm: Explore
On weekends:
- We will have our full listing of dome shows
