Experience a Saturday night to remember at Lick Observatory!
Each year Lick Observatory brings world-renown musicians and astronomers to the summit of Mount Hamilton for a musical night to remember.
The event activities include:
- Concert
- Astronomy talk by world-renowned scientists
- Viewing through the historic 36-inch Great Lick Refractor telescope
- Viewing through the 40-inch Nickel Reflector telescope
- Astronomy discussions with amateur astronomers and viewing through small telescopes
We wholeheartedly embrace the curiosity of children in astronomy and strive to foster their interest. However, due to the nature of our events, we advise that children be at least 12 years old to participate. We trust parents and caregivers to use their judgment in determining the suitability of purchasing a ticket for their child. Certain elements of the Music of the Spheres event may not be feasible due to the event’s duration, late hours, and safety regulations for the telescope. If you have any questions please contact us: tickets@ucolick.org
Lick Observatory Music of the Spheres 2024 event dates
Performers and Astronomy speakers subject to change.
Tickets always sell out fast!
Tickets will be available to the general public starting Wednesday April 17, 2024 at noon on Eventbrite.
There is a limit of 4 tickets per customer.
Ticket Options
GENERAL $60 with fees you pay $65.87
☆ General concert seating.
☆ Astronomy lecture.
☆ View through the Great Refractor.
☆ View through the Nickel Telescope.
PREFERRED $99 with fees you pay $107.48
☆ Preferred concert seating.
☆ Astronomy lecture.
☆ Preferred viewing through the Great Refractor.
☆ Preferred viewing through the Nickel Telescope.
☆ 20% Discount at our gift shop.
PREFERRED PLUS $129 with fees you pay $139.49
☆ Front center concert seating.
☆ Astronomy lecture.
☆ Priority viewing through the Great Refractor.
☆ Priority viewing through the Nickel Telescope.
☆ 20% Discount at our gift shop.
- COVID-19 safety protocols may change according to the conditions in Santa Clara County and the University of California Santa Cruz policies to ensure the safety of visitors, staff and volunteers. Ticket purchasers will be notified of the current safety protocols and masking rules shortly before the event.
- By purchasing a ticket, you agree to abide by the COVID policies in place at the time of the event.
Important Ticket Information
Doors open 1 hour before the concert begins. Numbered telescope viewing passes will be distributed in the order that General admission guests come through the door. Preferred+, and Preferred patrons have reserved lower number passes for telescope viewing.
Due to the historic construction of the telescope domes and safety concerns, the 36-inch Great Refractor Telescope and the 40-inch Nickel Telescope are not wheelchair accessible at this time. Those who have difficulty navigating stairs may also find the telescopes inaccessible. Funds are being raised through the Friends of Lick Observatory to repair the elevating floor of the Lick 36-inch telescope to re-enable handicap access.
Please allow a one-hour drive from San Jose. The road is good, but windy. The event typically lasts between 4 and 6 hours; prepare to drive home late in the evening. Parking is limited at the Observatory, so we encourage car pooling. There are no automative services or gas stations for 20 miles, so please plan ahead. See more information on driving directions and parking here.
