Monday, Aug 18, 2025 • Drew Davison : Contact

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.”

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.

About The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)

Celebrating its 130th anniversary in 2025, The University of Texas at Arlington is a growing public research university in the heart of the thriving Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. With a student body of over 41,000, UTA is the second-largest institution in the University of Texas System, offering more than 180 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Recognized as a Carnegie R-1 university, UTA stands among the nation’s top 5% of institutions for research activity. UTA and its 280,000 alumni generate an annual economic impact of $28.8 billion for the state. The University has received the Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation from the Association of Public and Land Grant Universities and has earned recognition for its focus on student access and success, considered key drivers to economic growth and social progress for North Texas and beyond.