Experience a Saturday night to remember at Lick Observatory!
Enjoy a live concert, learn about the latest astronomy research from world-renowned scientists, and view the night sky through Lick Observatory’s historic 36” & 40” telescopes for an unforgettable night!
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
Lick Observatory Music of the Spheres 2025 event dates
Performers and Astronomy speakers subject to change.
White Album Ensemble Chamber Orchestra
New Performer! Adrea Castiano
Tickets always sell out fast!
Tickets will be available to the general public starting Wednesday April 16, 2025 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.
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 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.
