Santa is back in the Planetarium for Cosmic Christmas! Blast off on a live-action immersive festive space adventure for the whole family, meet the man in red himself and get a special Christmas gift.

How to book:

• Hit the 'Book event' button on this page then select 'Cosmic Christmas tickets' on the booking page
• Select your date 
• Choose your Science Centre arrival time
• Select the adult and child tickets that you need - book early and save 20%!
• Pick your Cosmic Christmas experience start time
• Add on any extra Planetarium shows and don't forget to book your free live science show
• Done!

About the event 

Christmas cheer has taken over the Planetarium and Santa’s North Pole has come to Winchester. Young and old will be transported to an intergalactic wonderland as Christmas comes to life through an immersive theatrical experience like no other. A live show, magical effects and an out-of-this-world journey through space on the Planetarium dome will come together as an original Christmas tale comes alive. Children will receive a special Christmas gift and there'll even be time to meet Santa himself and snap a festive selfie.

Join Santa as he recreates the story of an epic mission to the International Space Station. Sit and listen as Santa tells the tale of his cosmic adventures. Watch as the intergalactic planetary elf, Aster, brings it all to life through a magical Planetarium space journey. Join in with some fun audience participation and be wowed by immersive special effects. And then meet Santa himself for photos.

Make memories this Christmas that will propel you to the stars and back!

Your Cosmic Christmas experience includes:

• An immersive theatrical performance filled with magical effects and a Planetarium adventure (there will be audience participation which may be loud and the show will use immersive elements)
• A meet and greet with Santa and a chance to take photos
• A Christmas gift for all children

**Please note that your experience will last approximately 45 minutes, including your meeting with Santa – waiting times for this may affect the length of the experience. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times in the Science Centre, including during Cosmic Christmas.**

Accessibility information for Cosmic Christmas

The Planetarium is accessible so everyone can have a special experience here. The Planetarium is an unusual and exciting environment. It's not super dark and you can move around, go out and come back in if you like. If you have a wheelchair, we have spaces for you to sit with seats for your family and friends. The stairs have lights to make them easy to see.

Sensitive to loud noises? You can borrow ear defenders from us before the experience starts.

***On Monday, 23rd December a British Sign Language interpreter will be signing during the 2.30pm show. Talk to our Accessibility team so we can reserve a seat for you near the front.***