Mesmerica is a visual music journey that brings the mesmerizing music of Grammy-nominated composer and percussionist James Hood together with visually-hypnotic, 3D animated art curated from artists around the world, creating an immersive experience designed to transcend time, relax, soothe, and stimulate your mind and senses...

“I want 'Mesmerica' to inspire you into taking a journey with me inside the mind, to engage your senses and feelings with a miraculous alchemy of sound and light!”

- James Hood, Show Creator

Meet James Hood

the artist behind Mesmerica...

James Hood is renowned as a vital and versatile musical pioneer - especially with his work on the PanART hang, a uniquely mesmeric melodic instrument, and for his collaborations with international animation artists.

His lengthy and varied musical resumé includes playing drums in The Pretenders, an ongoing two-decades-plus run as mastermind of the visionary ambient/electronica act Moodswings, and an expansive array of production and soundtrack projects.

What is Mesmerica?

This family-friendly, mind-expanding projection experience is designed to relieve stress, and is suitable for all ages 6 years and above.

Come and leave your troubles at the door as we take you on a fantastic journey into awe-inspiring imaginary landscapes.

How do I book tickets?

Tickets for Mesmerica can be purchased here

A limited number of seats are available each performance, so to avoid disappointment please book your Mesmerica tickets early, especially if booking groups.

Are there any promo codes?

Yes! We offer 10% off discounts for families, groups and returning guests.

When selecting your tickets look for ‘Redeem coupon/voucher’ text below your Shopping Cart, underneath your carts Total. Discounts apply to the entire cart.

MESMERICAFAMILY - 10% off for adults booking with children

MESMERICAGROUP - 10% off when booking 6 or more tickets

MESMERICASOUL - 10% off if you have seen Mesmerica before

Planning a visit for a large group?
We have the following discounts available;

15% off for bookings of 20-49 tickets, 20% off 50+ tickets
(discounts are applied automatically in checkout!)

Simply add any combination of ticket types and the discount should apply automatically once you reach the correct number of tickets in your shopping cart.

How do I contact the Box Office?

Please direct all customer service enquiries to our Mesmerica Box Office Team

All tickets are 100% refundable up to 30 days prior to the date of your event.

Our Customer Service Team aim to reply within 5 hours between the hours of 10am to 10pm (PT).

Is the show suitable for guests who are prone to seizures or motion sickness?
There are no strobe lights used in the production but there are some fast image and light transitions, so we would advise caution for those who suffer from seizures. Equally, while the vast majority of our patrons have an amazing time with no issues, a small minority who are very susceptible to motion sickness find immersive entertainment slightly uncomfortable, so we would advise caution if you fall into this camp.

Is the show suitable for autistic people?
We have found that autistic people LOVE our shows! Please note the venue is dark and there is surround sound. We advise sitting at the end of a row if you think a quick exit might be required. Our on-site staff will assist if you alert them at check-in.

Show Times & Seating Schedule

Check-in begins 30 minutes before each show.

Please note:
VIP ticket holders are invited to enjoy early seat selection in the planetarium, starting from 15 minutes before show start time.
Seating is on a “first come first serve” basis.
We suggest that you arrive early to have the best pick of seating for your group.
Due to the dark environment of our theater, please plan to arrive on time and before the show starts. Latecomers will not be admitted.
There are no food or drinks offered at the venue but water bottles are allowed in the omnitheater.

The Fiske Planetarium

Fiske Planetarium opened in 1975 and is located on the beautiful campus of the University of Colorado, in Boulder, Colorado. They offer a diverse range of fulldome films, star talks, live talks, laser fantasy and liquid sky music shows, concerts, and theatrical productions. Plus, the Fiske Planetarium hosts large public gatherings during celestial events, such as eclipses, conjunctions, etc. and NASA-related launches/landings!

About the Theatre

The 65-foot diameter dome is the largest planetarium between Chicago and Los Angeles and seats 200 guests. The 8K Sky-Skan projection system, cutting-edge content, dazzling visuals, and fantastic sound system are unparalleled. Plus, they have a MegaStar projector which shows 10 million stars and the Milky Way, creating one of the most beautiful indoor skies ever!

PARKING

- CU Parking Services requires visitors to pay for parking in lot 308 which is available on weeknights after 5pm and weekends.

-The parking machines accept credit cards or coins.

- Visit the CU campus map for parking options or find more info about short term parking at CU.

Weekdays (Lots 306 or 404): $2/hour 7am-7pm
Weeknights (Lot 308): $2/hour 5-7pm & $1/hr 7-10pm
Saturday (Lot 308): $2/hour 7am-7pm & $1/hr 7-10pm
Sunday (Lot 308): $1/hr 7am-10pm

Questions? Please contact Parking Services at 303-735-PARK (7275).

- Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to ensure you have enough time to park, pick up your tickets, and find a seat. While you wait for the show to start, we invite you to marvel at the Science on a Sphere, interact with the educational exhibits, enjoy the current art exhibits, and experience the scale of the solar system walk through campus.

Accessible parking is located to the southeast of Fiske in Lot 408, the western edge of Lot 423 (to the east of Fiske by the Speech building), and in the northeast corner of Lot 308 (directly west of Fiske).

Mesmerica 360 BOULDER

Fiske Planetarium

360° FULLDOME PROJECTION

5.1 SURROUND SOUND

3D ANIMATED VISUALS