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Open 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Closed Tuesdays.
Sun., May 3 - Open at noon
Sat., May 9
7-11 p.m.
Calling all Swifties, dancing queens, 2000s pop princesses, and Billie fans! This special late night laser event is perfect for girls’ night out or Mother’s Day plans in Pittsburgh. Laser meets glitz and glam for a night fueled by girl power hits. Come on over, be enchanted, and have the time of your life singing and marveling at laser graphics choreographed live by the Buhl Planetarium team.
Sat., May 9
Showing at 7 p.m.
“Come On Over” and light up the night with a fierce, fabulous laser tribute to the ultimate pop powerhouses of the 2000s!
We’re cranking up the glam and the glitter with hits from P!nk, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Mandy Moore, Jennifer Lopez, and Destiny’s Child – all set to a dazzling display of lights and lasers. Warm up those vocals for “Lady Marmalade” and bring your best moves – because these pop divas are taking center stage, and this party is just getting started.
Run time: 40 minutes
Sat., May 9
Showing at 8 p.m.
Tickets available soon!
Step into the sequin-filled world of ABBA with a dazzling laser show that’ll have you singing, spinning, and strutting like the true “Dancing Queen.” From “Take a Chance on Me” to “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!” and “SOS,” this high-energy spectacle turns iconic hits into a kaleidoscope of color, light, and pure joy. It’s retro, it’s radiant, and it’s ridiculously fun.
Grab your friends, your flared jumpsuits or bell bottoms, and your best dance moves – this is one night you don’t want to miss!
Run time: 40 minutes
Sat., May 9
Showing at 9 p.m.
Taylor Swift has officially reclaimed her entire life’s work – every era, every lyric, every beat is finally hers. And we’re not calm about it… but we know you’re “…Ready For It?” Celebrate this iconic moment by dancing through the decades with two tracks from The Tortured Poets Department. This isn’t just a phase – it’s a full-blown Eras renaissance.
Grab your tickets now and keep the victory lap going long past a “Fortnight.” Feel “22,” fall into a “Love Story,” and live out your wildest dreams – Taylor’s way.
Run time: 40 minutes
Sat., May 9
Showing at 10 p.m.
Tickets available soon!
We had a dream, we got everything we wanted: a Laser Billie Eilish show! “Birds of a Feather,” we should stick together and see this show under the Buhl Planetarium dome. Watch Billie’s hits come alive and float, and fall down, across the dome in laser graphics one by, one by, one. The show covers “Bad Guy,” “When the Party’s Over,” “I Don’t Wanna Be You Anymore,” and more!
Run time: 40 minutes
Tickets are after hours and sold per show. Run time per show is about 40 minutes.
General admission is not needed. Exhibit galleries are closed to the public after business hours.
Shows begin promptly at their start times. For the safety and experience of guests, no late entries are permitted.
No re-entry once exiting the theater.
Filming and live streaming of laser performance is prohibited.
To arrive at the Buhl Planetarium, enter through the main entrance and head toward the ramp around the Ticket Counter directly on the left. Proceed up the ramp to the landing elevator or continue the ramp up to the 2nd Floor. The planetarium is on the right.
Present mobile ticket to Science Center team members as you enter during your show time. Allow plenty of time to arrive as shows start promptly on time. Bottled drinks and candy are available to purchase while you wait.
One Allegheny Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
412.237.3400
