Sound Journey Under the Stars
Sound and Space Beneath the Dome
Beneath the dome at Armagh Planetarium, experience an evening of sound, visual wonder and spacious live performance guided by Tessa Ann.
Step away from the pace of everyday life and into a carefully curated environment of sound, visuals and stillness beneath the night sky of the planetarium dome. Part of The Place to BE series, this experience is designed to encourage reflection, presence and perspective within a slower and more expansive setting.
Held at reduced capacity, the experience is designed to create greater space, comfort and depth within the planetarium environment.
Taking place close to the Summer Solstice, this experience unfolds at a natural turning point in the year, offering a unique opportunity to experience the night sky beneath the dome in a different way.
Booking Information
Location: Armagh Planetarium Dome
Date: Sunday 20 September 2026
Time: 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm
Price: £35 per person plus booking fee
Spaces are limited to 45 participants to maintain the spacious and immersive nature of the experience.
Booking is essential via link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/equinox-sound-journey-under-the-stars-armagh-planetarium-dome-tickets-1988019224015
Alternative date available:
Sunday 21 June 2026
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/solstice-planetarium-sound-journey-under-the-stars-with-the-sound-spa-tickets-1977821926624
If you would like to receive notifications about future dates for this event, please email Tessa Ann at info@thesoundhealingspa.com
Event Overview
The Experience
Reclining beneath a full dome projection of the night sky, you will experience a carefully composed soundscape created specifically for this event, brought to life through Tessa Ann’s live voice, instruments and subtle electronic elements.
Designed specifically for the planetarium’s surround sound system, the soundscape unfolds throughout the dome as visuals expand overhead, creating a powerful shift in perspective.
With minimal spoken guidance, the experience remains open and spacious, allowing time for stillness, imagination and quiet reflection.
Unlike a traditional planetarium show, this is a slower and more atmospheric evening experience where sound, visuals and space come together in a unique and immersive way.
Designed to inspire calm, perspective, wonder and awe, this is an opportunity to experience Armagh Planetarium in a completely different way.
The Setting
Held at reduced capacity, the experience takes place in comfortable fixed reclining seating beneath the planetarium dome, creating greater space, comfort and depth within the environment.
A short introduction will take place before the experience begins.
Reflections
“A beautiful experience. My expectations were high and they were met and more.”
“Incredibly powerful and moving. Loved it.”
“Very unique and immersive. The visuals and sound worked perfectly together.”
“Something very different for an evening out.”
“I left feeling full of wonder and awe.”
Accessibility
Armagh Planetarium is a fully accessible venue with step-free access and on-site facilities.
To support comfort and accessibility, the experience takes place in fixed reclining seating and participants are free to engage in their own way throughout.
For full accessibility information, please visit the Armagh Planetarium website.
You are welcome to contact Tessa Ann directly at info@thesoundhealingspa.com with any accessibility questions prior to booking.
Event Information
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Capacity: Maximum 45 participants
Suitability: Ages 16+. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
Sound levels and acoustic conditions may vary within the dome environment. If you are sensitive to sound, you may wish to bring earplugs for comfort.
To support your comfort within the dome environment, you may wish to bring:
- A small pillow or neck support
- A blanket for warmth
- Comfortable layered clothing
This experience may not be suitable during the first trimester of pregnancy.
Sustainability
This experience has been created in collaboration with Armagh Planetarium as a small group immersive event designed to encourage mindful engagement, reflection and environmental awareness.
By working within an existing cultural and educational environment, the experience supports a low impact approach to immersive event delivery.
About Tessa Ann
Tessa Ann is a sound artist and immersive experience creator based in Northern Ireland.
She is the founder of The Sound Healing Spa, creator of The Place to BE series, and developer of Sound Space Connect®, a framework exploring the relationship between sound, space, environment and human experience.
Through place-based experiences in environments including caves, planetariums, woodlands and heritage spaces, Tessa explores how sound, listening and atmosphere can shape the way people feel, perceive and connect within a space.
Her work brings together sound, environment and sensory awareness to create immersive experiences that are both accessible and deeply experiential.
