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.

What are your Covid safety policies?

We are committed to following state and federal guidelines.
Should any precautions be required for a particular show, you will receive an email confirming the policies in place for the show you are attending.

If you are not comfortable with these our customer service team will gladly assist you moving your tickets to a later showing.

For further information, see our Covid Safety Guidelines

COVID-19 GUIDELINES

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 the planetarium, please plan to arrive on time and before the show starts. Latecomers will not be admitted.

Venue Information

Winchester Interior

Winchester Science Centre

The Planetarium at Winchester Science Centre is one of the largest in the UK. As part of the south of England’s leading science and discovery centre it is an unforgettable part of an action-packed family day out and a completely unique evening event experience.

Winchester Science Centre is where science comes to life! On weekends and during Hampshire school holidays children aged 3 to 12 and their grown ups will blast off on an adventure through science. There’s hours of action-packed fun with two floors of interactive exhibits, explosive live shows and huge demos, nature discoveries in the stunning South Downs National Park and of course breath-taking shows in The Planetarium. There’s fun for everyone no matter your age as together you explore, learn, discover and create science memories.

The Planetarium at Winchester Science Centre

The Planetarium is epic. A 360 degree screen surrounds you so you’ll feel totally immersed in the incredible sights and sounds of your show. Sit back, relax in your seat and get set for your adventure!

On weekends and during Hampshire school holidays, The Planetarium is a not-to-be-missed part of a day out at Winchester Science Centre. It’s where you can watch a fantastic fulldome subtitled film show or out-of-this-world presenter-led live show. Whatever you pick, you’ll be whisked into orbit on an incredible space adventure. After Dark, The Planetarium comes alive with evening events on selected dates. Watch as classic Hollywood blockbuster movies come to life under a blanket of stars at Starlight Cinema, learn how to stargaze before heading outside into the International Dark Sky Reserve during Night Sky Live or be wowed by intriguing science topics and live presenters at Science Explained.

Winchester Exterior

ADDRESS

Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium, Telegraph Way, off Alresford Road, Winchester, SO21 1HZ

VISIT THE SCIENCE CENTRE

Public daytime opening days are weekends and during the Hampshire school holidays. Visit the Science Centre website for opening times and details of when the next school holidays are: https://www.winchestersciencecentre.org/visiting/opening-times

The Planetarium is open for evening events throughout the year. To find out what’s on next visit the What’s On page of the Science Centre website: https://www.winchestersciencecentre.org/whats-on

PARKING & DIRECTIONS

Winchester Science Centre is in the South Downs National Park about three miles from Winchester City Centre. The Science Centre is just off a main road (Alresford Road) close to the M3. There are Blue Badge accessible car parking bays at the top of the main car park with level access to the entrance. There are also Blue Badge bays closer to the Science Centre if you follow the road round to the left. From these spaces there's a short flight of steps or a sloping path. Plan your journey using the Science Centre website: https://www.winchestersciencecentre.org/visiting/getting-here

ACCESSIBILITY

The Planetarium is accessible so everyone can have a special experience here. If you have a wheelchair, we have spaces for you to sit with seats for your family and friends. The stairs have lights to make them easy to see.

If you are visiting during a day out at Winchester Science Centre you will find that every show is relaxed with quiet and calm presentations. It's not super dark and you can move around, go out and come back in if you like. We've also got super 3D printed models and NASA's official tactile books. You can use them when you watch a show. Our fulldome film shows have subtitles and there's an induction loop. Need ear defenders? We can help with those. We even have special British Sign Language days. Just ask and we'll tell you when they are so you don't miss them.