Pink Floyd’s ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon’ Fulldome Show Now Playing At The Adler Planetarium
Header Image: A theater with seats that has a 360-degree screen, and projected onto the screen is an image of a dark night sky with white star trails, a rainbow heartbeat pulse, and three pyramids.
The Adler Planetarium is excited to announce, beginning January 1, 2026, Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side Of The Moon fulldome show returns for another year-long run. The Dark Side Of The Moon takes guests on a visual journey through space against the backdrop of one of the best-selling albums of all time, created and distributed in partnership with the band and the International Planetarium Society (IPS).
The Dark Side of The Moon Returns to Adler Planetarium
Transcend reality—with this immersive space and musical experience in this 45-minute planetarium show.
“The show itself will be divided between the 10 tracks on the album, and in chronological order; each having a different theme; some futuristically looking forward and some a retro acknowledgement to Pink Floyd’s visual history, all relating to a time and space experience, embracing up to the minute technology that only a planetarium can offer,” says Pink Floyd album cover designer Aubrey Powell.
“In the modern parlance it’s truly immersive; an all encompassing surround sound treat that will transcend reality and take you way beyond the realms of 2D experience.”
Viewer discretion is advised due to the explicit nature of some lyrics. Please be advised: this show may also cause motion sickness.
More Opportunities To See The Show
The Dark Side Of The Moon will play every day, as the last show of the day, during museum open hours. Tickets must be purchased in addition to a Museum Entry ticket or as an add-on to any museum admission package.
Free Museum Days For Illinois Residents
Illinois residents receive Museum Entry for free during Illinois Resident Discount Days. The Adler has added select Mondays in addition to its weekly Wednesday evening free admission calendar.
Winter Illinois Resident Free Days Include:
- January 7, 14, 21, 28 at 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
- January 12 and 26 at 9:00 am–4:00 pm
- February: 4, 11,18, 25 at 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
- February: 2, 9, 23 at 9:00 am–4:00 pm
- March: 4, 11, 18, 25 at 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
- March: 2 and 9 at 9:00 am–4:00 pm
