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Blues Harvest

Sci-Fi Music Live

A sci-fi-themed night of live music with a cosmic twist. Experience iconic hits and pop-culture anthems like never before — Blues Harvest take to the stage, loud, and surrounded by space.

  • 19th Jul 2025
  • Iconic Sci-Fi Anthems in the Heart of our Galleries
  • Six-Piece Powerhouse Band
  • Bar Open Throughout
  • Explore our Exhibition After-Hours
  • 18+ Event

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From Tatooine to Gallifrey: Live On-Stage

A one-night-only gig where iconic sci-fi soundtracks meet the world of space exploration. Set on stage in the heart of our galleries, enjoy Blues Harvest live, with high-energy covers of your favourite movie and TV themes: from Star Wars to Doctor Who and beyond.

With a fully licensed bar and exclusive after-hours access to the galleries, it’s a cosmic night of great music and galactic vibes. Upgrade your experience with liquid nitrogen ice cream, crafted live by scientist and Bake Off runner-up Dr Joshua Smalley.

Meet the Band: Blues Harvest

'Magnificent! The lyrics, performance and John Williams’ theme fade-out: PERFECTION.'– Mark Hamill

Inspired by franchises such as Star Wars, Back to the Future, Ghostbusters, Guardians of the Galaxy and more, Blues Harvest are the ultimate cantina band.

Named after “Blue Harvest” (the secret working title of Return of the Jedi) they’ve rocked comic cons, space centres and sci-fi events for over a decade. This talented sextet fuses sci-fi culture with high-energy performances, timeless movie bangers, TV soundtracks, 70s mixtape gems and fandom references into a memorable live show.

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Explore the Main Galleries

Enjoy exclusive evening access to the National Space Centre’s main exhibition galleries. Get up close to real space artefacts, discover stories of exploration, and take in the out-of-this-world atmosphere surrounded by satellites, suits and spacecraft. It’s the perfect setting for a night of epic sci-fi music and interstellar energy.

Please note: The Rocket Tower, Planetarium and Tetrastar Spaceport will not be accessible during this event.

Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream

Take your night to the next level with a dessert that’s straight out of science fiction. Created live using liquid nitrogen by Dr Joshua Smalley — scientist and Great British Bake Off runner-up — this ice cream is as cool to watch as it is to eat.

See it freeze in an instant, surrounded by swirls of fog worthy of a movie set.

Available exclusively as an add-on during checkout. Limited availability.

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Info & FAQs

20:00
National Space Centre Opens

Cash Bar Available
20:45
 Set 1: Live music in the galleries
21:30
 Interval
Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream (add-on)
22:00
 Set 2: Encore performance
22:45
Show Ends
23:00
National Space Centre Closes

18 – Suitable only for adults. Show contains infrequent use of strong language and some flashing images.

There are 400 free car parking spaces available on site. There is a bus stop to the 54 route within a few minutes walk of the Centre.

Food and drink will not be allowed to be brought onto the premises. We will have a bar open throughout the evening, serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. 

The National Space Centre – 0116 261 0261 (this phone line is available Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:00)

Either a printed ticket, or a ticket on your phone or tablet (we like the non-printing option, it is better for the planet).

All tickets are non-refundable.

Yes, you can explore the main floor galleries at the interval. Please note the Rocket Tower, Planetarium, and Tetrastar Spaceport will be closed for the evening.