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HOLIDAY LASER

The Planetarium’s family holiday spectacular returns as our new state-of-the-art laser system and full-dome visualization system combine to create a more colorful and immersive experience than ever before.

Strasenburgh Planetarium
November 16, 2024 – January 5, 2025

This show features your favorite holiday songs played back-to-back, from Mariah Carey to Mannheim Steamroller, choreographed with dancing laser light among the stars of the Planetarium sky. Produced at the Strasenburgh Planetarium, it’s a Rochester tradition for families, friends, and out-of-town visitors.

Song List

“Winter” from The Four Seasons by Vivaldi — Gil Shaham & Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
Sun Valley Ski Run — Esquivel
“For He Shall Give His Angels Charge Over Thee” from Elijah by Mendelssohn — London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus
Winter Wonderland – Eurythmics (Produced by Laser Fantasy)
Bless This House— Mahalia Jackson
Sleigh Ride by Leroy Anderson — Rochester Pops Orchestra
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year — Andy Williams
All I Want for Christmas — Mariah Carey
I Love the Winter Weather — Tony Bennett
Blue Christmas — Elvis Presley
‘Twas In the Moon of Wintertime — Cambridge Singers, John Rutter
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree — Brenda Lee
Little Saint Nick — The Beach Boys (Produced by Laser Fantasy)
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen — Mannheim Steamroller
Christmas Eve (Sarajevo 12/24) — Trans-Siberian Orchestra

Online ticket sales for public shows are encouraged and end 5 minutes before showtime. Same-day and advance sale tickets are available at the Planetarium box office and Museum reception desk.