Have you ever thought about what it must be like to experience an adventure in space? Climbing aboard a spaceship, leaving orbit and being catapulted among thousands of stars and satellites. The reality is that few people can actually go into space and explore the cosmos up close, but in Rome there is a place where you can try something that comes very close.
A truly “spatial”immersive musical experience that will make you feel a bit like Neil Armstrong, except that instead of being accompanied by the instructions of NASA engineers, the backdrop to your space adventure will be the notes of a galactic soundtrack. Commander, are you ready for launch?
Space Opera: a musical journey among the stars
The sudden discovery of a flying saucer sparks the curiosity of astronauts of all ages. The spacecraft is ready to leave Earth and embark on an interplanetary journey through “cosmic stages” and “interplanetary corridors,” with panoramic views of the planets and an active narrative that plays on space and time.
The narrator (recorded) is Ottavia Piccolo, voice actress of the most famous intergalactic princess ever, who guides participants through space and its wonders, projected in 360 degrees. The narration is interrupted by Mars, the Bringer of War and Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity, music from Gustav Holst’s famous suite “The Planets” Op. 32. The combination of these epic pieces, immersive projections, and narration will transport participants to a galaxy far, far away.
Dates and tickets
The show runs throughout March on selected dates. The next dates are March 12, 17, 19, 22, 26, 27, and 28, 2026. Tickets cost €8.50 for residents, €9.50 for non-residents, and €7.50 for concessions. All tickets can be purchased on the Planetarium’s official website.
📍 Public Planetarium — Piazza Giovanni Agnelli, 10
