Mesmerica PGA Award
Mesmerica Center for Conscious Creativity Award
Mesmerica Jena Fulldome Award
Mesmerica DTLA Film Festival
Mesmerica 360 Awards

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

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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

  • Please arrive no earlier than 30 minutes before your selected show start time, or you may be asked to leave and return at the appropriate time window.
  • VIP ticket holders are invited to enjoy early seat selection in the planetarium, from 15 minutes before the show start time.

    Please note:
  • 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.
  • No food, gum, candy nor drink are allowed in the planetarium.

Venue Information

Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium

Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium, located in beautiful Kingsport, Tennessee is a 3,750 acre nature preserve and the largest city owned park in the state of Tennessee. Our mission is to preserve the natural and cultural resources of Bays Mountain while offering quality educational and recreational opportunities.

Enjoy the beauty of Bays Mountain's picturesque 44 acre reservoir aboard a pontoon boat while the secrets of local aquatic life are revealed. The park also features a wonderful collection of animals that are native to the area including wolves, bobcats, raptors and reptiles. Whether you're up for a relaxing stroll around the lake, a more adventurous trek up to the fire tower or a challenging ride on a single track trail, Bays Mountain has over 45 miles of beautiful hiking trails and 40 miles of mountain bike trails to provide fun and adventure for all skill levels

Since 1971 the Bays Mountain Planetarium has served the East Tennessee region providing educational and entertaining programs on all topics in astronomy and spectacular laser light shows. The planetarium also has a long history of creating unique programs that have been shown in other theaters around the world.

With recent upgrades, Bays Mountain Planetarium continues to be a state-of-the-art facility for the region and the only one of its kind in the Western Hemisphere. Under our 40 ft. dome, enjoy incredible reproductions of the night sky created by our Zeiss ZKP4 star projector as it displays over 7000 individual fiber optic stars and two dozen deep-sky objects overhead. Our 6-channel Zeiss Velvet LED projectors fill the dome with bright and colorful imagery immersing you in a variety of environments. Complimenting the visuals is our excellent surround-sound system to complete the immersive experience.


ADDRESS

Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium, 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN 37660

PARKING & DIRECTIONS

For maps and directions please visit https://www.baysmountain.com/park/maps-resources/

Accessibility

The Bays Mountain Planetarium has space for wheelchair accessible seating.

Admission

Your Mesmerica tickets permit you entry to Bays Mountain Park and the Planetarium Theater for the performance time you have booked for, no other tickets need to be purchased for you to attend!

However, you may wish to arrive earlier to walk the trails, visit the animal habitats or attend other programs offered at the park. Admission to the park is $7 per vehicle.

For opening times, admission prices, and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.baysmountain.com/