PLANETARIUM LATES: LOVE ACTUALLY

Name: PLANETARIUM LATES: LOVE ACTUALLY
Start: 2026-12-19T20:00:00
End: 2026-12-20T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Dynamic Earth

Saturday, December 19th, 2026 - Sunday, December 20th, 2026

Experience Christmas classics on the big screen in Edinburgh’s only Planetarium.

Follow the intertwined stories of eight very different couples as they navigate life and love at Christmas time. Cosy up for this romantic festive film ‘Love Actually’ in Edinburgh’s only Planetarium.

This film is showing on 19th and 20th December at 8pm.

Adults: £18.00
Concessions*: £16.00

Please note this is an 18+ only event. We operate a strict latecomer policy and late arrival after the start time on your Booking Confirmation may result in us not being able to admit you to the Planetarium.

*Concession tickets available for students (with relevant student ID) and people in receipt of Employment and Support Allowance, income-based Jobseekers’ Allowance and Pension Credit. Please bring proof of eligibility (such as a confirmation letter or email) with you on the day of your visit.

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WHAT’S ON

INTERACTIVE GALLERIES

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Event, October at Dynamic Earth

Discover an interactive journey through space and time on this tour through our galleries.

GAIA: ART INSTALLATION

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Suspended above your head on the East side of the Dynamic Earth building, you'll find Gaia: an inflatable art installation of the Earth.

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

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Perfect for curious kids and young adventurers, our Birthday Party packages offer a unique way to mark a special day with friends, fun, and discovery!

LAST CHANCE TO BOOK!

OCTOBER HOLIDAY CLUB

Sun 11th October - Wed 14th October

October at Dynamic Earth

We're welcoming adventurers aged 7-12 for up to four days of discovery this October!

JAMES HUTTON TERCENTENARY

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Event

Celebrate the 300th birthday of James Hutton, 'the founding father of modern geology', at Dynamic Earth with activities throughout the year!

WEEKLY SCIENCE CLUBS!

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Join us for a new term of Dynamic Earth’s Science Clubs! Where your child will experience an hour of fun, hands-on learning each week.

WHAT'S UP: LIGHTING UP THE DARK

Tue 1st September - Sun 1st November

Planetarium Show, October at Dynamic Earth

In our seasonal What's Up Planetarium show, join our in-house astronomers on a cosmic adventure between light and dark in our skies!

MONSTERS AND MYTHS TRAIL

Fri 2nd October - Sun 1st November

October at Dynamic Earth

This October, step into a world where spooky stories meet spectacular science with our Monsters & Myths Trail!

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

Sat 3rd October - Thu 22nd October

October at Dynamic Earth, October Family Films

This October, enjoy family films under the stars in Edinburgh’s only 360 Planetarium with 'Beauty and the Beast'!

DYNAMITES: EARTH PROTECTORS

Thu 8th October

DynaMites Sensory Story Telling, Science Sessions

This week at DynaMites, we're exploring how we can use the sun and wind to power our homes!

DYNAMOS: EARTH PROTECTORS

Thu 8th October

Science Sessions, Dynamos

This week at Dynamos, we're exploring how we can best look after planet Earth!

MIMI AND FRIENDS' BIG EARTH ADVENTURE

Sat 10th October - Mon 12th October

Event, October at Dynamic Earth

Coming to Dynamic Earth this October, a new free hands-on exhibition from the Institute of Physics!

THE PRINCESS BRIDE

Sat 10th October - Sun 1st November

October at Dynamic Earth, October Family Films

This October, enjoy family films under the stars in Edinburgh’s only 360 Planetarium with 'The Princess Bride'!

MEET ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTISTS

Sun 11th October

Event, October at Dynamic Earth

This October, meet environmental scientists and have the chance to ask your questions with these free activities by the University of Edinburgh!

PLANETARIUM LATES: PINK FLOYD'S DARK SIDE OF THE MOON

Wed 21st October - Mon 21st December

Planetarium Lates at Dynamic Earth, October at Dynamic Earth

Experience Pink Floyd’s 1973 album The Dark Side of the Moon with stunning 360° visuals of the Solar System.

PLANETARIUM LATES: THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW

Wed 21st October

Planetarium Lates at Dynamic Earth, October at Dynamic Earth

Celebrate spooky season with 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' in Edinburgh's Planetarium.

THE PLANETS 360

Thu 22nd October - Fri 23rd October

Planetarium Lates at Dynamic Earth, October at Dynamic Earth

This October, experience Holst's 'The Planets' orchestral suite in an awe-inspiring full dome film!

SEASONAL SESSION

DYNAMOS: THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS A...

Thu 22nd October - Fri 30th October

Dynamos, Science Sessions, October at Dynamic Earth

Celebrate spooky season with a special Seasonal Session of Dynamos for ages 4-6!

SEASONAL SESSION

DYNAMITES: THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS A...

Thu 22nd October - Fri 30th October

DynaMites Sensory Story Telling, Science Sessions, October at Dynamic Earth

Celebrate spooky season with a special Seasonal Session of DynaMites - Dynamic Earth's programme for under 4s!

PLANETARIUM LATES: LABYRINTH

Thu 22nd October

Planetarium Lates at Dynamic Earth, October at Dynamic Earth

Celebrate spooky season with this late-night showing of 'Labyrinth' in Edinburgh's Planetarium.

DINO’S: OCEAN ANIMAL INVESTIGATIONS

Fri 23rd October

Science Sessions, Dino's

This week at Dino's Science Club, discover the weird and wonderful creatures living beneath the waves.

PLANETARIUM LATES: ALIEN

Fri 23rd October

Planetarium Lates at Dynamic Earth, October at Dynamic Earth

Celebrate spooky season with this late-night showing of 'Alien' in Edinburgh's Planetarium.

QUIET AFTERNOON: OCTOBER 2026

Sat 24th October

Quiet Afternoons

Join us for a Quiet Afternoon on 25th October from 2pm-5pm, where we aim to provide a calm and inclusive environment for visitors.

DINO'S: MONSTROUS MYTHS

Sat 31st October

Dino's, Science Sessions, October at Dynamic Earth

This week at Dino's Science Club, we’re celebrating spooky season by learning about fascinating myths and monsters!

DYNAMITES: JURASSIC FANTASTIC

Fri 6th November

DynaMites Sensory Story Telling, Science Sessions

This week at DynaMites, we're learning about our prehistoric pals!

DYNAMOS: JURASSIC FANTASTIC

Fri 6th November

Science Sessions, Dynamos

This week at Dynamos, we're travelling back to when dinosaurs ruled the Earth!

DINO'S: SUPER SOLAR SYSTEMS

Sat 7th November

Science Sessions, Dino's

This week at Dino's Science Club, we will blast off into space and learn about the solar system we live in and at about our celestial neighbours.

DYNAMITES: DEEP DIVE

Fri 13th November

DynaMites Sensory Story Telling, Science Sessions

This week at DynaMites, discover more about the deep blue sea!

DYNAMOS: DEEP DIVE

Fri 13th November

Science Sessions, Dynamos

This week at Dynamos, we'll be discovering Earth's oceans!

DINO'S: WHEN DISASTER STRIKES

Sat 14th November

Dino's, Science Sessions

This week at Dino's Science Club, we will be looking at four different natural disasters!

DYNAMOS: BLAST OFF!

Fri 20th November

Science Sessions, Dynamos

This week at Dynamos, it's time for blast off as we explore space!

DYNAMITES: BLAST OFF!

Fri 20th November

DynaMites Sensory Story Telling, Science Sessions

This week at DynaMites, we're reaching for the stars in this session all about space!

DINO'S: RAINFOREST GUARDIANS

Sat 21st November

Dino's, Science Sessions

This week at Dino's Science Club, we're investigating rainforests and making our own colourful parrots to take home!

DYNAMITES: PERFECT PENGUINS

Fri 27th November

DynaMites Sensory Story Telling, Science Sessions

This week at DynaMites, we're learning about Antarctica's coolest resident: the penguin!

DYNAMOS: PERFECT PENGUINS

Fri 27th November

Dynamos, Science Sessions

This week at Dynamos, learn more about penguins and make your own penguin pal!

DINO'S: ANCIENT ARCHAEOLOGY

Sat 28th November

Dino's, Science Sessions

This week at Dino's Science Club, discover more about ancient people through the work of archaeologists.

SEASONAL SESSION

DYNAMITES: REINDEER GAMES

Fri 4th December - Fri 18th December

DynaMites Sensory Story Telling, Science Sessions, Christmas at Dynamic Earth

In this special Seasonal Session of Dynamites, you can learn all about one of the Arctic’s most popular creatures, the reindeer!

SEASONAL SESSION

DYNAMOS: REINDEER GAMES

Fri 4th December - Fri 18th December

Science Sessions, Dynamos, Christmas at Dynamic Earth

In this special Seasonal Session of Dynamos, you can learn all about one of the Arctic’s most popular creatures, the reindeer!

CHRISTMAS AT DYNAMIC EARTH

Sat 5th December - Wed 30th December

Christmas at Dynamic Earth, Event

There’s more to explore this Christmas at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh! Discover a Grotto adventure, family festive films, Planetarium Lates and more.

SANTA'S GROTTO: AN ARCTIC ADVENTURE

Sat 5th December - Wed 23rd December

Christmas at Dynamic Earth, Event

This December, join an Arctic adventure to Santa’s Grotto and return a lost animal home in time for Christmas!

DINO'S: WONDERFUL WOODLANDS

Sat 5th December

Dino's, Science Sessions

This week at Dino's Science Club, discover the secrets of Scotland’s woods and understand what makes them so special!

FROZEN SING ALONG

Sat 5th December - Wed 30th December

Christmas at Dynamic Earth, December Family Films

This December, enjoy family films under the stars in Edinburgh’s only 360 Planetarium with 'Frozen (Sing Along)'!

HOME ALONE

Sun 6th December - Wed 23rd December

Christmas at Dynamic Earth, December Family Films

This December, enjoy family films under the stars in Edinburgh’s only 360 Planetarium with 'Home Alone'!

RELAXED DAY: DECEMBER 2026

Wed 9th December

Relaxed Opening Hours

Join us for our Relaxed Day with alterations made to our lighting and audio features to create a more relaxed experience.

DINO'S: POLAR EXPEDITION

Sat 12th December

Dino's, Science Sessions, Christmas at Dynamic Earth

This week at Dino's Science Club, we're tracking penguin populations!

THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL

Sat 12th December - Tue 22nd December

Christmas at Dynamic Earth, December Family Films

This December, enjoy family films under the stars in Edinburgh’s only 360 Planetarium with 'The Muppet Christmas Carol'!

ARTHUR CHRISTMAS

Sun 13th December - Mon 21st December

Christmas at Dynamic Earth, December Family Films

This December, enjoy family films under the stars in Edinburgh’s only 360 Planetarium with 'Arthur Christmas'!