We have an exciting schedule of events planned for the mountain this year! Concerts, lectures, public telescope nights, & more!

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Join us on the Mountain! There are a wide range of activities and events, including telescope viewingsengineering tours,  concertsastronomy lectures, and art events! Check them out below, sign up for a few, and come explore our beautiful Observatory campus.

CONCERTS

Artistic Director Cécilia Tsan curates thoughtful musical adventures under the magnificent vaulted dome of the 100-inch telescope.

LECTURES

Featuring speakers from all corners of the world of Astronomy.

telescope nights

Experience the thrill of viewing celestial objects through our large, historic telescopes.

Arts @ the Observatory

Exhibitions and art events in the spirit of founder and polymath George Ellery Hale.

2023 SEASON OF EVENTS

Special Behind the Scenes Engineering Tour: June 4

Special Behind the Scenes Engineering Tour: June 4

June 4, 2023    
9:00 am – 2:30 pm
SOLD OUT
Public Ticket Night: 60-inch Telescope (June 9)

Public Ticket Night: 60-inch Telescope (June 9)

June 9, 2023 – June 10, 2023    
8:00 pm – 1:00 am
SOLD OUT
Public Ticket Night: 100-inch Telescope (June 10)

Public Ticket Night: 100-inch Telescope (June 10)

June 10, 2023 – June 11, 2023    
8:00 pm – 1:00 am
SOLD OUT
Sunday Afternoon Concerts in the Dome: June 11 - Brass Quintet

Sunday Afternoon Concerts in the Dome: June 11 – Brass Quintet

June 11, 2023    
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Artistic Director Cécilia Tsan curates thoughtful musical adventures under the magnificent vaulted dome of the 100-inch telescope. 
Public Ticket Night: 60-inch Telescope (June 16)

Public Ticket Night: 60-inch Telescope (June 16)

June 16, 2023 – June 17, 2023    
8:00 pm – 1:00 am
SOLD OUT
Public Ticket Night: 100-inch Telescope (June 17)

Public Ticket Night: 100-inch Telescope (June 17)

June 17, 2023 – June 18, 2023    
8:00 pm – 1:00 am
SOLD OUT
Special Behind the Scenes Engineering Tour: June 24

Special Behind the Scenes Engineering Tour: June 24

June 24, 2023    
9:00 am – 2:30 pm
SOLD OUT
Talks & Telescopes: June 24 - Bethany Ehlmann

Talks & Telescopes: June 24 – Bethany Ehlmann

June 24, 2023    
5:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Come enjoy an inspiring night on the mountain!  The evening begins with the talk at 5:30 in our Auditorium, followed by observing through both the 60- and 100-inch telescopes […]
Sunday Afternoon Concerts in the Dome: July 9 - String Trio & Duo

Sunday Afternoon Concerts in the Dome: July 9 – String Trio & Duo

July 9, 2023    
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Artistic Director Cécilia Tsan curates thoughtful musical adventures under the magnificent vaulted dome of the 100-inch telescope. 
Public Ticket Night: 60-inch Telescope (July 14)

Public Ticket Night: 60-inch Telescope (July 14)

July 14, 2023 – July 15, 2023    
8:00 pm – 1:00 am
Our popular Public Ticket Nights allow individuals, rather than just groups, to experience the thrill of viewing celestial objects through our large, historic telescopes, the 60 and 100 inch telescopes–the two largest in the world dedicated to public viewing.
Public Ticket Night: Hyper Night (July 15)

Public Ticket Night: Hyper Night (July 15)

July 15, 2023 – July 16, 2023    
8:00 pm – 1:00 am
SOLD OUT
Public Ticket Night: 100-inch Telescope (July 21)

Public Ticket Night: 100-inch Telescope (July 21)

July 21, 2023 – July 22, 2023    
8:00 pm – 1:00 am
SOLD OUT
Talks & Telescopes: July 22 - Deborah Shapley

Talks & Telescopes: July 22 – Deborah Shapley

July 22, 2023    
5:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Come enjoy an inspiring night on the mountain!  The evening begins with the talk at 5:30 in our Auditorium, followed by observing through both the 60- and 100-inch telescopes […]
Sunday Afternoon Concerts in the Dome: August 13 - Zelter String Quartet

Sunday Afternoon Concerts in the Dome: August 13 – Zelter String Quartet

August 13, 2023    
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Artistic Director Cécilia Tsan curates thoughtful musical adventures under the magnificent vaulted dome of the 100-inch telescope. 
Talks & Telescopes: August 26 - Brother Guy Consomaglio

Talks & Telescopes: August 26 – Brother Guy Consomaglio

August 26, 2023    
5:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Come enjoy an inspiring night on the mountain!  The evening begins with the talk at 5:30 in our Auditorium, followed by observing through both the 60- and 100-inch telescopes […]
Sunday Afternoon Concerts in the Dome: September 10 - Long Beach Symphony Sextet

Sunday Afternoon Concerts in the Dome: September 10 – Long Beach Symphony Sextet

September 10, 2023    
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Artistic Director Cécilia Tsan curates thoughtful musical adventures under the magnificent vaulted dome of the 100-inch telescope. 
Talks & Telescopes: September 23 - Rebecca Bernstein

Talks & Telescopes: September 23 – Rebecca Bernstein

September 23, 2023    
5:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Come enjoy an inspiring night on the mountain!  The evening begins with the talk at 5:30 in our Auditorium, followed by observing through both the 60- and 100-inch telescopes […]
Sunday Afternoon Concerts in the Dome: October 8 - Los Angeles Reed Quintet

Sunday Afternoon Concerts in the Dome: October 8 – Los Angeles Reed Quintet

October 8, 2023    
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Artistic Director Cécilia Tsan curates thoughtful musical adventures under the magnificent vaulted dome of the 100-inch telescope. 
Talks & Telescopes: October 21 - Hal McAlister

Talks & Telescopes: October 21 – Hal McAlister

October 21, 2023    
5:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Come enjoy an inspiring night on the mountain!  The evening begins with the talk at 5:30 in our Auditorium, followed by observing through both the 60- and 100-inch telescopes […]