Holiday Laser Light Shows at Gottlieb Planetarium

Come inside Union Station and warm up with memorable tunes paired with vibrant laser choreography at the Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium this holiday season.

There are two holiday-themed laser light shows this year. Both shows run November 20, 2026, through January 3, 2027. 

Laser Holiday Magic: Lively amination and colors brought to life to the tunes of Joy to the World, Most Wonderful Time of the Year, Jingle Bell Rock, The Nutcracker, March Linus and Lucy, Up On The Housetop, White Christmas, Russian Dance, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Let it Snow, Winter Wonderland, Sleigh Ride, Carol of the Bells, Rockin Around the Christmas Tree and Christmas Eve Sarajevo.

From November 20 through December 17, it will be shown at 11 a.m. 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Saturday. From December 18 through January 3, it will be shown at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1 and 4 p.m. Sunday.

Sky Station Live: Stars of Faith: Explore possible astronomical origins of the Star of Bethlehem, and discover more connections to the heavens.

From November 20 through December 17, it will be shown at noon Tuesday through Friday and at noon and 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. From December 18 through January 3, it will be shown at noon and 3 p.m. every day.

Admission to either unique holiday music experience is $8 per person; $4 for Union Station members.

Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium Laser Show Schedule

Both shows run November 20, 2026, through January 3, 2027. 

Laser Holiday Magic schedule and tickets.

Sky Station LIVE: Stars of Faith schedule and tickets.

Union Station Location and Parking

The Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium is part of Science City at Union Station. Union Station is located at 30 West Pershing Road in Kansas City, Missouri.

Parking is available in the parking garage. The normal rate is $5-$15. Sometimes special event parking rates apply and a flat rate is charged.

You can also ride the KC Streetcar and get off right in front of Union Station. 

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