Music to the moon: Planetarium’s packed fall slate

The UTA Planetarium offers a unique experience with surround sound, 360-degree visuals and live concerts

Monday, Aug 18, 2025 • Drew Davison :

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The UTA Planetarium offers a unique experience with surround sound, 360-degree visuals and live concerts. (UTA Photo)

From concerts featuring local artists to a free night of lunar exploration on International Observe the Moon Night, The University of Texas at Arlington’s Planetarium features a full slate of events this fall.

One of the largest in Texas, the UTA Planetarium has a 60-foot dome that delivers a premier entertainment experience with surround sound and high-resolution, 360-degree visuals based on real astronomical data.

Recently, CultureMap Fort Worth named the Planetarium one of the coolest ways to “escape the heat,” while the Dallas Observer praised its immersive concert experience “under the atmosphere of space.”

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“We love getting super creative in the dome and finding new ways to blend education with supporting local artists,” said McKenna Dowd, UTA Planetarium coordinator. “We pride ourselves in delivering a one-of-a-kind experience. Our audiences love the immersive environments we create with our fully digital projection system and advanced Digistar 7 software.”

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The Helium Queens perform at UTA Planetarium. (UTA Photo)

Signature events this fall include:

  • Friday, Sept. 12: David Slowing Concert
  • Friday, Sept. 26: Diana Rojas and Louise Fristensky Concert
  • Friday, Oct. 3: Isaac Sloane and the Sound Brigade Concert
  • Saturday, Oct. 4: International Observe the Moon Night
  • Thursday, Nov. 20: Helium Queens Concert

Concert tickets are $35 and include appetizers; a cash bar will also be available.

International Observe the Moon Night is free and open to the public. Guests can view the moon through a 16-inch scientific-grade telescope, talk with astronomy experts and capture stunning photos.

For the complete fall schedule, visit UTA.edu/Planetarium.

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