Late Night Lasers
Floyd and Friends: Shake It Off Edition
Fri., July 18
8 p.m.–midnight
Summer nights are for shaking it off and jamming under the stars! Experience the infectious, unforgettable beats in your favorite songs by 2000s Pop Queens, Taylor Swift, ABBA, and Pink Floyd in a whole new, elevated way in Buhl Planetarium. Take in stunning colors against the planetarium dome with 3D atmospheric effects and trippy imagery. Hear, feel, and see your favorite tunes at this unique event in Pittsburgh. Tickets can be purchased online up until showtime.
Shows are 40 minutes each. Cost per show: $10 Members/$12 Nonmembers
Important Event Details
Late night lasers are after hours and tickets are sold per show. General admission is not needed. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to each show as the 40-minute shows begin promptly at their start time. To ensure a quality experience for our guests, we do not allow late entries.
Enter through the main entrance and walk towards the left side of the Ticket Counter and make a right. Walk up the ramp to the next level or proceed to the 2nd Floor through the elevator. Present your mobile ticket to Science Center team members as you enter Buhl Planetarium. Light refreshments and candy are available to purchase as you wait to enter your laser show(s) of choice.
Laser Pop Rox: Queens of Pop
Fri., July 18
Showing at 8 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.
Laser Taylor Swift
Fri., July 18
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 brand-new 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.
Laser ABBA
Fri., July 18
Showing at 10 p.m.
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!
Best of Pink Floyd
Fri., July 18
Showing at 11 p.m.
Step into the prism and let the music take you beyond the wall.
Immerse yourself in a mind-bending laser experience set to the legendary sounds of Pink Floyd. From the haunting echoes of The Wall to the cosmic depths of The Dark Side of the Moon, and the soaring melodies of The Division Bell, this show is a full-spectrum journey through one of rock’s most iconic discographies.
It’s not just a concert – it’s a trip through time, space, and sound.
