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Evening with the Stars. Photo (c) Laurie Hatch.

2025 Summer Series

Tickets are on sale at Eventbrite.

Overview of the 45th Annual Summer Series

Experience a night to remember at Lick Observatory: Visit us for exceptional music, lectures by renowned scientists, viewings through the historical 36″ Great Refractor and the 40″ Nickel Reflector telescopes and more! Our 2025 line-up*:

June 13th, 7:30pm Evening with the Stars More info SOLD OUT
June 14th, 7:30pm Evening with the Stars More info    General tickets and VIP SOLD OUT
June 27th, 7:30pm Evening with the Stars More info tickets
June 28th, 7:30pm Music of the Spheres White Album Ensemble Chamber Orchestra

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July 11th, 7:30pm Evening with the Stars More info
July 12th, 7:30pm Music of the Spheres Adrea Castiano

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July 25th, 7:30pm Evening with the Stars More info
July 26th, 7:30pm Music of the Spheres Open-air event! Jimbo Scott

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August 8th, 7:30pm Evening with the Stars More info General tickets available
August 9th, 7:00pm Music of the Spheres Charged Particles

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August 22nd, 7:30pm Evening with the Stars More info General tickets available
August 23rd, 7:30pm Evening with the Stars More info   General tickets available VIP SOLD OUT

*We reserve the right to change Performer or Speakers due to last minute schedule changes, illness, etc.

Ticket Information

Tickets for the general public will go on sale on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at noon at Eventbrite. Please email tickets@ucolick.org if you have any questions.

Due to safety regulations in the telescope domes, children must be at least 8 years of age for admission and accompanied by an adult. Due to late program hours, the programs may be difficult for children under 12.  The concert evenings ("Music of the Spheres") are for visitors 12 and older.  All events will take place rain or shine.

Become a Friend of Lick Observatory Member and Get Tickets Early

The deadline to become a FoLO member to enjoy early access is March 1st, 2025 for the 2025 Summer Series. Members get special access to purchase tickets for the Summer Series one week before the general public. To receive updates and news from us, join our mailing list.

We also host Public Evening Tours and Photography Nights at Lick Observatory.