PAST EVENTS

OVER 65S GO FREE THIS SILVER SUNDAY

Sun 4th October

Event

On Sunday 4th October, over 65s go free to Dynamic Earth this Silver Sunday!

KIDS GO FREE THIS WORLD TOURISM DAY!

Fri 25th September - Sun 27th September

Event

From 25th-27th September, kids go free to Dynamic Earth to celebrate World Tourism Day!

HOW TO DESIGN A UNIVERSE BOOK LAUNCH

Fri 11th September

Event

Join Scotland’s Astronomer Royal, Catherine Heymans as she launches her brand-new book in Dynamic Earth’s Planetarium!

CHAMPIONS OF THE WILD

Fri 26th June - Sun 30th August

Summer at Dynamic Earth

Travel through our galleries this summer, exploring the science behind nature’s greatest athletes with an interactive trail.

WHAT'S UP: SUMMER SKIES

Mon 1st June - Sun 30th August

Planetarium Show, Summer at Dynamic Earth

In our seasonal What's Up Planetarium show, join our in-house astronomers to delve into the Artemis II mission and go stargazing in a summer sky!

GIANT GARDEN GAMES

Fri 26th June - Sun 30th August

Summer at Dynamic Earth

This summer, challenge your friends and family with a selection of giant garden games available for free on our outdoor terrace!

THE GREATEST SHOWMAN SING-ALONG

Sun 9th August - Sun 30th August

Planetarium Lates at Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh Fringe 2026, Summer at Dynamic Earth

Step into the Planetarium at Dynamic Earth, for a spectacular Planetarium Lates sing-a-long screening of 'The Greatest Showman'.

WHISKY UNDER THE STARS

Fri 7th August - Sat 29th August

Planetarium Lates at Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh Fringe 2026, Summer at Dynamic Earth

As part of the Edinburgh Fringe, discover a unique tasting experience in Edinburgh’s only Planetarium!

ENCANTO SING-ALONG

Sat 8th August - Sat 22nd August

Edinburgh Fringe 2026, Summer at Dynamic Earth, Summer Family Films

As part of Edinburgh Fringe, step into the magic of Encanto like never before in this sing-along celebration in Dynamic Earth’s Planetarium!

CABARET WITH PITCHCRAFT

Wed 12th August - Sat 22nd August

Edinburgh Fringe 2026, Summer at Dynamic Earth

‘Cabaret with Pitchcraft’ as part of Edinburgh Fringe hosted at Dynamic Earth, Venue 315!

HUMANIMALIA

Sat 8th August - Sat 22nd August

Edinburgh Fringe 2026, Summer at Dynamic Earth

‘HumAnimalia’ as part of Edinburgh Fringe hosted at Dynamic Earth, Venue 315!

PEWS AT TEN

Sat 22nd August

Edinburgh Fringe 2026, Summer at Dynamic Earth

'Pews at Ten' as part of Edinburgh Fringe hosted at Dynamic Earth, Venue 315!

THE SCIENCE STORYTELLER

Fri 7th August - Fri 21st August

Edinburgh Fringe 2026, Summer at Dynamic Earth

‘The Science Storyteller’ as part of Edinburgh Fringe hosted at Dynamic Earth, Venue 315!

ECHOES OF LINGNAN: CULTURAL SUSTAINABILITY AND SERVICE DESIGN

Sun 9th August

Edinburgh Fringe 2026, Summer at Dynamic Earth

'Echoes of Lingnan: Cultural Sustainability and Service Design' as part of Edinburgh Fringe hosted at Dynamic Earth, Venue 315!

MEET AN ART DRAWING ROBOT

Fri 7th August

Summer at Dynamic Earth

Pop in and watch a robot made from recycled electronics sketch your favourite exhibits at Dynamic Earth!

MADAGASCAR

Wed 8th July - Wed 5th August

Summer at Dynamic Earth, Summer Family Films

Settle in under the stars in Edinburgh’s only 360 Planetarium for a family movie experience like no other as we enjoy 'Madagascar'!

GET READY FOR THE ECLIPSE

Wed 5th August

Summer at Dynamic Earth

A spectacular solar event is coming to Scotland’s skies this August – and Dynamic Earth is here to help you get eclipse-ready with free activities and live talks!

RATATOUILLE

Sat 4th July - Sat 1st August

Summer at Dynamic Earth, Summer Family Films

Settle in under the stars in Edinburgh’s only 360 Planetarium for a family movie experience like no other as we enjoy 'Ratatouille'!

SUMMER OUTDOOR CLUB

Mon 6th July - Fri 31st July

Summer at Dynamic Earth

Join the Dynamic Earth team for a packed programme of outdoor discovery and adventure this summer with our Summer Outdoor Club in Edinburgh!

COSMIC SOUNDS AT DYNAMIC EARTH

Sat 11th July

Event, Summer at Dynamic Earth

National Youth Orchestras of Scotland will perform iconic movements from Holst's 'The Planets' in these free, pop-up performances.

LEGO BUILD & TALK

Tue 7th July

Summer at Dynamic Earth

"Plug & Play" is a free interactive experience delivered by Lego and digital family experts Parent Zone at Dynamic Earth.

MEET THE ASTRONOMER

Thu 25th June - Sat 27th June

Summer at Dynamic Earth

From the 25th - 27th June, join our Meet the Astronomer sessions where you'll chat to our in-house astronomers and enjoy a Q&A!

DEEP TIME GALA

Mon 1st June

Event

The Scottish Geology Trust is excited to be launching this year's Scottish Geology Festival with a Deep Time Gala at Dynamic Earth!

WHAT'S UP: AI AND THE SKY

Sat 14th February - Sun 31st May

Planetarium Show, February Half-Term

In this presenter-led Planetarium show, we’ll be diving into some of the ways AI is being used to help understand the cosmos.

BOOKBUG SESSION AT DYNAMIC EARTH

Tue 19th May

Event

Join us at Edinburgh’s Science Centre and Planetarium for a special Bookbug session to celebrate Bookbug Week!

AN EGG HUNT ACROSS THE AGES

Fri 3rd April - Sun 3rd May

Easter at Dynamic Earth

As part of Edinburgh Science Festival 2026, add a free adventurous egg trail to your Dynamic Earth admission.

DINOSAUR (2000)

Sun 19th April

Easter at Dynamic Earth

As part of Edinburgh Science Festival 2026, enjoy roar-some family films in our Planetarium!

THE GOOD DINOSAUR

Sat 18th April

Easter at Dynamic Earth

As part of Edinburgh Science Festival 2026, enjoy roar-some family films in our Planetarium!

JOURNEY INTO SPACE STORYTELLING

Mon 13th April - Fri 17th April

Easter at Dynamic Earth

As part of Edinburgh Science Festival 2026, get ready to blast off in this space themed storytelling session for under 6s!

MEET THE MARINE SCIENTISTS

Thu 16th April - Fri 17th April

Easter at Dynamic Earth

As part of Edinburgh Science Festival 2026, join the Scottish Association for Marine Science at Dynamic Earth!

MEET THE SCIENTISTS: HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY & EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY

Fri 17th April

Easter at Dynamic Earth

As part of Edinburgh Science Festival 2026, meet the scientists using cutting-edge technology and expertise to address some 21st century society challenges.

BRITISH GEOLOGICAL SURVEY: PLANET POWER

Wed 15th April

Easter at Dynamic Earth

As part of Edinburgh Science Festival 2026, meet the experts who specialise in knowing what's happening in the earth beneath us.

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH: 7 DAYS, 100 SCIENTISTS

Tue 7th April - Mon 13th April

Easter at Dynamic Earth

As part of Edinburgh Science Festival 2026, meet the University of Edinburgh scientists working to better understand our world.

ICE AGE 3: DAWN OF THE DINOSAURS

Sun 12th April

Easter at Dynamic Earth

As part of Edinburgh Science Festival 2026, enjoy roar-some family films in our Planetarium!

GODZILLA (2014)

Sun 12th April

Easter at Dynamic Earth, Planetarium Lates at Dynamic Earth

As part of Edinburgh Science Festival 2026, enjoy films inspired by the creatures that roamed the Earth over 65 million years ago.

THE LAND BEFORE TIME

Sat 11th April

Easter at Dynamic Earth

As part of Edinburgh Science Festival 2026, enjoy roar-some family films in our Planetarium!

JURASSIC WORLD

Sat 11th April

Easter at Dynamic Earth, Planetarium Lates at Dynamic Earth

As part of Edinburgh Science Festival 2026, enjoy films inspired by the creatures that roamed the Earth over 65 million years ago.

JURASSIC JUNIORS STORYTELLING

Mon 6th April - Fri 10th April

Easter at Dynamic Earth

As part of Edinburgh Science Festival 2026, join us at Dynamic Earth for a 'roarsome' storytelling session for under 6s.

ASTRONAUT TRAINING

Mon 6th April - Fri 10th April

Easter at Dynamic Earth

As part of Edinburgh Science Festival 2026, Come and join us at Dynamic Earth for a session that will get you ready to head to space.

ROCKS UNCOVERED: A GEOLOGICAL WALK WITH VOJTA HYBL

Fri 10th April

Easter at Dynamic Earth

As part of Edinburgh Science Festival 2026, join nature illustrator, author and educator Vojta Hybl for exploration of Edinburgh's local geological landscape.

THE LOST WORLD: JURASSIC PARK

Fri 10th April

Easter at Dynamic Earth, Planetarium Lates at Dynamic Earth

As part of Edinburgh Science Festival 2026, enjoy films inspired by the creatures that roamed the Earth over 65 million years ago.

HUTTON IN EDINBURGH

Tue 7th April - Thu 9th April

Easter at Dynamic Earth

As part of Edinburgh Science Festival 2026, step into the 1700s in this engaging walking theatre show exploring Edinburgh's landscape.

JURASSIC PARK

Thu 9th April

Easter at Dynamic Earth, Planetarium Lates at Dynamic Earth

As part of Edinburgh Science Festival 2026, enjoy films inspired by the creatures that roamed the Earth over 65 million years ago.

THE MUCKLE FLUGGA PAPERBACK LAUNCH

Mon 23rd March

Event

Join Michael Pedersen, Edinburgh Makar/Poet Laureate, to celebrate the paperback launch of his book 'Muckle Flugga' under the stars in our Planetarium.

DEAF SCIENCE DAY

Sun 1st March

Relaxed Opening Hours

Join us for Deaf Science Day: take part in drop-in activities, explore our galleries and enjoy Planetarium shows with BSL interpretation.

THE STELLARS: MISSION GREEN

Sat 7th February - Sun 22nd February

Planetarium Show, February Half-Term

Join three friends from a distant solar system in our Planetarium for an unforgettable adventure through space with this new dome film!

EUCLID: THE DARK UNIVERSE DETECTIVE EXHIBITION

Sat 14th February - Sun 22nd February

Exhibition, February Half-Term

In this free exhibition, discover how local scientists at the Royal Observatory Edinburgh are playing a pivotal role in ESA’s Euclid space telescope.

INSIDE OUT

Sun 22nd February

February Family Films, February Half-Term

Enjoy family favourite films this February in Edinburgh’s only Planetarium!

FEBRUARY HALF-TERM

Sat 7th February - Sun 22nd February

Join us for a whole universe of discovery this February half-term in Edinburgh! Find out what's on when you visit us.

A MINECRAFT MOVIE

Fri 20th February

February Family Films, February Half-Term

Enjoy family favourite films this February in Edinburgh’s only Planetarium!

FEBRUARY HOLIDAY CLUB

Mon 16th February - Thu 19th February

Event, February Half-Term

Welcome to Space Camp! This February half-term, children aged 7-12 can join our team for space exploration at this four-day holiday club.

FINDING NEMO

Wed 18th February

February Family Films, February Half-Term

Enjoy family favourite films this February in Edinburgh’s only Planetarium!

ICE AGE

Mon 16th February

February Family Films, February Half-Term

Enjoy family favourite films this February in Edinburgh’s only Planetarium!

WHAT'S UP: WINTER

Sat 29th November - Fri 13th February

Planetarium Show, Christmas at Dynamic Earth

In this presenter-led Planetarium show, we'll be stargazing, looking for the treasures of our winter skies, and basking in the glow of the Northern Lights.

PLANETARIUM LATES: IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE

Sun 14th December

Planetarium Lates at Dynamic Earth, Christmas at Dynamic Earth

Planetarium Lates return with festive films in Edinburgh's Planetarium.

ELF

Sat 13th December

Christmas at Dynamic Earth, December Planetarium Films

This December, enjoy festive family favourites in Edinburgh's Planetarium!

WHAT’S UP: DARK MATTER DETECTIVES

Wed 3rd September - Fri 28th November

Planetarium Show, October at Dynamic Earth

Become space detectives in our new seasonal presenter-led Planetarium show where we'll be looking at dark matter and dark energy!