The Planets - Concert and Stargazing 2026

The Planets Concert and Stargazing has been POSTPONED due to the forecast weather conditions for Saturday. Ticketholders will be refunded and further information regarding a new date will be sent as soon as possible.

Listen to the amazing Sydney Youth Orchestra's Symphonic Wind Orchestra performing Gustav Holst's The Planets and more starry music before you embark on a evening of star- and planet-gazing.

Dr Luke Barnes from Western Sydney University will provide you with an introduction in the stargazing.

The Sydney City Skywatchers will provide guidance with their amazing telescopes, all whilst our campfires keep you warm on a winter's night. 

Join us for a beautiful night of music, science and incredible nature! Picnics are welcome.

Children need to be supervised and dogs need to be on a lead.

BYO picnic blankets or seats.

Entry from 3:00pm

Concert:     3:30-5.00 pm (with intermission) 

Stargazing:  5.30-8pm 

Sydney Youth Orchestra's Symphonic Wind Orchestra will perform:

• Doctor Who: Through Time and Space - Murray GOLD

• Jupiter from The Planets - Gustav HOLST

• Mars from The Planets - Gustav HOLST

• The Mandalorian - Ludwig GÖRANSSON

• Star Wars: The Force Awakens - John WILLIAMS arr. Bocock

Things to know before you attend 

Please come prepared, as this program takes place outdoors and will go ahead in all-weather, unless it is unsafe to do so (for example, during high winds or thunderstorms). Children must wear enclosed shoes.  

We reserve the right to cancel the event in case of dangerous weather or if minimum participation numbers are not met. In these circumstances a refund will be offered. Please refer to our full terms and conditions for more information. 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email education@gsp.nsw.gov.au or give us a call on 02 9339 6645 for assistance.

What to bring to the event 

Ensure you comes prepared for this session by: 

• Bringing a refillable drink bottle and snacks

• Bringing a picnic rug

• Dressing for the weather with sun protection (hat, sunscreen, cool clothing), wet weather gear (raincoat, shoes and change of clothes), and warm layers 

• Wearing enclosed footwear 

Your responsibilities if you feel unwell 

I understand that it is my responsibility to ensure that all attendees associated with this booking do not attend if: 

• We/I show any COVID-19, infectious disease or virus symptoms or feel unwell 

• We/I have had a fever, diarrhoea or vomiting within 12 hours or at the time of the program 

• We/I have been asked to self-isolate 

• We/I have had a positive COVID-19 test result and continue to have symptoms. 

If any of the above apply to you or any attendee associated with this booking, we request that you do not attend this program. In this instance, please contact us via email on education@gsp.nsw.gov.au to arrange for a refund of your ticket.