Dynamic Earth

19/08/2026

Don't miss immersive experiences in our Planetarium as part of Fringe 2026!🔭 Discover what's on this week at Dynamic Earth, venue 315:

🗓 Thursday 20th August
6pm & 7pm: Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon | 18+ only
8pm: The Planets 360 | 18+ only ❗SOLD OUT ❗

🗓 Friday 21st August
6pm & 7pm: Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon | 18+ only
8pm: Whisky Under the Stars | 18+ only

🗓 Saturday 22nd August
10am: 'Encanto' Sing Along
6pm & 7pm: Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon | 18+ only
8pm: Whisky Under the Stars | 18+ only

🗓 Sunday 23rd August
6pm & 7pm: Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon | 18+ only
8pm: 'The Greatest Showman' Sing Along | 18+ only

Book your tickets: https://dynamicearth.org.uk/whats-on/edinburgh-fringe/

16/08/2026

Don't miss Whisky Under the Stars as part of Fringe 2026! 🔭 Whisky Under the Stars is an immersive tasting in Dynamic Earth’s 360° Planetarium.

Audiences are saying:
📣 "Brilliantly designed, informative and fun. Plus excellent whisky!"

📣 "The presenter is clearly VERY passionate, which makes the whole experience simply lovely. Highly recommend!"

This special edition is led by our in-house astronomers for a unique blend of whisky and cosmic wonder, and supported by The James Hutton Institute. Enjoy exceptional drams, produced in partnership with The James Hutton Institute, while exploring the Planetarium and our atmospheric indoor rainforest.

🗓 Showing until 29th August 2026, tickets available on the Fringe website: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/whisky-under-the-stars

This event is strictly 18+ only. Please drink responsibly.

14/08/2026

Until 30th August, families can explore Earth’s amazing animal athletes with our Champions of the Wild trail: a fun adventure celebrating the science behind nature’s most incredible creatures! 🏅🐾

Follow the trail through our galleries and discover which creatures leap the highest, sprint the fastest or show off super strength. Take part in interactive activities and collect your very own medal to take home! Then, continue the fun outdoors with classic garden games on our terrace. Challenge your friends and family to giant tumbling tower, Connect 4 and more.

Find out more about these activities and book your adventure on our website: https://dynamicearth.org.uk/summer-at-dynamic-earth/

12/08/2026

Top tips for the Solar Eclipse tonight!📣 Dynamic Earth’s in-house astronomers, Ali and Toni, are sharing their pointers for watching the partial solar eclipse safely tonight at home. Don’t miss this spectacular solar event, starting from 6pm tonight.

❗Never look directly at the sun. The ‘Colander Method’ should be used to view a projection of the eclipse only. Do not view the eclipse directly without solar glasses or other certified equipment.

08/08/2026

Don't miss the final month of summer activities at Dynamic Earth! 🌍 Take part in an interactive trail through our Galleries, go stargazing in the Planetarium and discover events as part of the Fringe this August.

🏅 Champions of the Wild Trail
Travel through our galleries, exploring the science behind nature’s greatest athletes with an interactive trail. Collect your own medal to take home!
✨ £4.50 add on to Dynamic Earth admission.
🗓 Available until 30th August.

🔭 What's Up: Summer Skies
Join our in-house astronomers in Edinburgh's only Planetarium as we go stargazing in the summer sky, and take a look at the incredible Artemis II mission!
✨ Included as part of your Dynamic Earth entry, or book as a Planetarium Only ticket.
🗓 Available until 30th August.

🌍 Giant Garden Games
Make the most of sunny days outdoors with a selection of giant garden games available for on our outdoor terrace: including Connect 4, tumbling tower and more!
✨ Free, drop-in activities. Subject to weather conditions.
🗓 Available until 30th August.

🚀 Edinburgh Fringe at Dynamic Earth, Venue 315!
Discover immersive experiences in our Planetarium as part of the Fringe, including an Encanto Sing Along for families!
🗓 Shows running on selected dates from 6th August - 30th August. Check individual show listings for details.

Find out more about these activities and book your adventure on our website: https://dynamicearth.org.uk/summer-at-dynamic-earth/

06/08/2026

Edinburgh Fringe starts at Dynamic Earth today! 📣

Not sure what shows to see? We're sharing some audience comments from our 2025 Planetarium Lates shows that are returning for 2026. Catch Pink Floyd's the Dark Side of the Moon and Whisky Under the Stars alongside our immersive Fringe programme on select dates from 6th - 30th August.

🪐 Grab your tickets now: https://dynamicearth.org.uk/whats-on/edinburgh-fringe/

03/08/2026

Science Clubs are back for a new term!📣 Booking is now open for our three science clubs, with sessions starting from 5th September.

Dynamic Earth is the perfect place for children to explore the wonders of science. With hands-on activities, exciting themes and weekly crafts, our science clubs are fun and inspiring. You don’t have to be a science genius – just bring curiosity and imagination!

🦖 Dynamites | Under 4s
Single session booking is open for our DynaMites club, running on Fridays at 10am.
✨ £6 per session, includes entry to Ocean Commotion Soft Play every Friday of Dynamites!

🦖 Dynamos | Ages 4-6
Single session booking is open for our Dynamos club, running on Fridays at 2pm.
✨ £6 per session, includes entry to Ocean Commotion Soft Play every Friday of Dynamos!

🦖 Dino's | Ages 6-12
Block booking is now open for all 13 sessions of the upcoming term, running on Saturdays at 10am, 11.30am, 1.30pm or 3pm.
✨ Only £39 for all 13 sessions! (£3 per session)
❗Single session booking will open on 26th August for Dino's Science Club.

Book now for sessions commencing this September: https://dynamicearth.org.uk/science-clubs-at-dynamic-earth/

01/08/2026

This Wednesday, get ready for the eclipse with FREE activities, a special Planetarium show and a meet the Astronomer Royal opportunity!📣 Ahead of the partial solar eclipse, join us on Wednesday 5th August for Get Ready for the Eclipse: a lively day of space science and hands-on discovery. ☀

🌕 Drop in for free activities | Find out how solar telescopes work and learn the safest ways to enjoy the eclipse with volunteers from the Astronomical Society of Edinburgh, The Astronomical Society of Edinburgh

☀ What’s Up: The Solar Show | Step into our 360° Planetarium for a live presenter-led stargazing show with a special solar focus led by our in-house astronomers Dr Alastair Bruce and Toni Newell.

🌕 Meet Professor Catherine Heymans, Astronomer Royal for Scotland | Enjoy a talk and Q&A session with Scotland’s Astronomer Royal following the What’s Up: The Solar Show at 12pm and 2pm.

Bring your questions, discover hands-on activities, and get ready for this summer’s must-see moment in the sky!

‘Get Ready for the Eclipse’ is proudly supported by the Institute of Physics.

For more information about this event, and how you can get involved, visit our website: https://dynamicearth.org.uk/event/get-ready-for-the-eclipse/

29/07/2026

As part of Fringe 2026, discover a unique tasting experience in Edinburgh’s only Planetarium! 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. 🔭

This special edition is supported by The James Hutton Institute and marks the 300th anniversary of James Hutton, the father of modern Earth systems, whose idea of the age of the planet – which went on to be known as “deep time” – transformed our understanding of Earth’s history!

Enjoy exceptional drams, produced in partnership with The James Hutton Institute to mark the anniversary, while exploring the Planetarium and our atmospheric indoor rainforest.

🗓 Showing from 7th-29th August 2026, tickets available on the Fringe website.

This event is strictly 18+ only. Please drink responsibly.

As part of Edinburgh Fringe 2026, we’re excited to bring back Planetarium Lates this summer! Experience Dynamic Earth after hours with these adults-only showings, where you’ll enjoy immersive visuals and stunning storytelling in Edinburgh’s only Planetarium.

28/07/2026

Start the day with a sing along! 🎤 As part of Fringe 2026, families can begin their day in Edinburgh with a unique sing along experience in Edinburgh’s only Planetarium!

Step into the magic of ‘Encanto’ like never before as your favourite film appears on Dynamic Earth’s Planetarium dome and on-screen lyrics accompany your favourite musical numbers including The Family Madrigal, Surface Pressure and We Don’t Talk About Bruno!

🗓 Showing on 8th and 22nd August at 10am.

Find out more: https://dynamicearth.org.uk/event/encanto-sing-along/