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EDINBURGH FRINGE 2026
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As part of Edinburgh Fringe 2026, experience immersive events in Edinburgh’s only Planetarium this summer.
Tickets for our shows can be purchased exclusively through the Edinburgh Fringe website – just search venue 315 or click on one of the booking links below. If you have any questions about our shows, please get in touch with us.
THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON
A mesmerising Planetarium show set to Pink Floyd’s 1973 album The Dark Side of the Moon. Stunning 360° visuals of the Solar System transform the space into a surreal journey through sound and light. This immersive experience fuses science, art and music – offering fans and first-time visitors a fresh way to enjoy the iconic album.
This event is 18+ only.
WHISKY UNDER THE STARS
Whisky Under the Stars is an immersive tasting in Dynamic Earth’s 360° Planetarium, led by in-house astronomers for a unique blend of whisky and cosmic wonder. Guests enjoy three exceptional drams while exploring the planetarium and atmospheric indoor rainforest.
This special edition marks the 300th anniversary of James Hutton, the Father of Modern Geology, whose idea of the age of the Earth – which went on to be known as “deep time” – transformed our understanding of Earth’s history.
This event is 18+ only.
This event is supported by
THE PLANETS 360
The Planets 360 reimagines Gustav Holst’s orchestral suite ‘The Planets’ for a full-dome environment. This immersive, sound-driven experience transforms the planetarium into a 360-degree fusion of art, music, and science, designed to captivate and attract new audiences.
This event is 18+ only.
ENCANTO SING-ALONG
Step into the magic of Encanto like never before in this sing-along celebration for families in Dynamic Earth’s Planetarium! With on-screen lyrics for favourite musical numbers including The Family Madrigal, Surface Pressure and We Don’t Talk About Bruno.
Enjoy this family-friendly film at 10am on selected dates.
DISCOVER MORE SHOWS AT THIS VENUE
Find out what else is on at Dynamic Earth, Venue 315, this August.
CABARET WITH PITCHCRAFT
12th, 15th & 22nd August
19:30pm | £12/£8
Join Pitchcraft, The Edinburgh Choir, for an interactive cabaret night where you choose the next song! Experience original arrangements, from pop hits to timeless classics, in an unforgettable, audience-driven performance. Make the night your own and become part of the performance!
HUMANIMALIA
8th-9th, 12th-16th, 18th-22nd August
13:15pm | £12/£9
This science-performance art show bounces from Jane Goodall’s discoveries to AI analyses of cat language to evolution and empathy, using storytelling, puppetry, singing, video and animal drag. Ranging from personal encounters with intelligent and emotional animals to recent scientific breakthroughs, this performance piece asks: are humans really so unique?
THE SCIENCE STORYTELLER
7th – 10th, 12th – 17th, 19th – 21st August
11:00am | £7.50/£6.50/£3.50
Join the Science Storyteller on a musical journey into the surprising science behind… A. A. Milne’s novels! Award-winning science communicator and researcher Dr Iris van Zelst uses new research from the University of Edinburgh to explore why a certain sad donkey was talking about earthquakes. Fascinating family fun!
PEWS AT TEN
22nd August
13:00pm | £10/£8
After receiving five star reviews from Everything Theatre and The Re-Vu, Pews at Ten is back! With three queer clowns in mature-lady-drag, this story is a love letter about tradition and unlikely friendships, wrapped up in a joyous, slapstick whirlwind.
ECHOES OF LINGNAN:
CULTURAL SUSTAINABILITY AND SERVICE DESIGN
9th August
13:00pm – 16:00pm | Free, Non-ticketed
This exhibition positions service design as a bridge between Lingnan’s intangible cultural heritage as a vital part of Chinese culture and contemporary design frontiers.
USEFUL INFORMATION
Please be aware that, as tickets are purchased via Edinburgh Fringe, Dynamic Earth cannot exchange, refund or modify bookings for the above shows. If your query is related to your booking, please contact Edinburgh Fringe Box Office directly at customerservices@edfringe.com or call +44 (0)131 226 0000. Visit the Edinburgh Fringe website for more information.
