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Jun
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Jun
02
George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Theater
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson brings his engaging speaking engagement, AN ASTROPHYSICIST GOES TO THE MOVIES – PART II, to the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026. This interactive and entertaining dialogue explores the accuracy of physics throughout a selection of movies. In short, you're walking into the coolest science class that you've ever been at!
Neil has a way of bringing complex subjects to the masses. That comes down to the way that he explains things, and it also helps that he has a flair for the theatrics! All of that contributes to the experience. He's going to be opening up to questions at some point, so if you want to know things about the cosmos or life in general, this could be your chance to bring it forth. Go ahead and click the "Buy Tickets" link to secure your seats at this event.
Neil deGrasse Tyson is the nation’s most prominent science communicators and astrophysicists. In addition to writing several best-selling books on science, Neil spends his days broadcasting the popular science radio show StarTalk Radio Show with his cast of humorous co-hosts and special guests including comedian Charles Panel, pop-sci writer Carmen Sandalo, science educator Lauren Wolkstein, writer Maeve Sullivan, Comedian Regina Dohil, Comedian Jocelyn Chasen and many more. In past episodes, Neil covered topics ranging from asteroid samples collected from the near Earth asteroid Bennu to the influence of every planet in our solar system. In his most recent episode, he covered football plays from a physics perspective. Through his AN ASTROPHYSICIST GOES TO THE MOVIES series, audiences will get a glimpse into the mind of one of the world’s most popular scientists and how he uses his brand of astrophysics, applied through the lens of pop culture.
The George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Theater is a venue in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah. The venue is very well outfitted with top-notch acoustics and can be used for lectures, concerts, and many other forms of performance. Our theater has multiple configurations to accomodate large audiences with good sight lines and audio. Please call the theater for more information and accommodations.
We have listed many parking options for cars throughout Salt Lake City. There are numerous lots and street parking options within a short walking distance to the George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Theater. If you're worried about this situation, maybe using a rideshare app to come out to this performance could be one of the best alternatives.
Tickets for the presentation start at around $80. As mentioned, this is going to be an interesting combination of science and pop culture. If you want to be a part of it all, you have to do is click the "Buy Tickets" link on this page.
Please see below the George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Theater seating chart for the Neil deGrasse Tyson event on 2 June 2026. The ticket price will vary depending on the seating section. Compare different sections to find the cheapest Neil deGrasse Tyson tickets. For accessible seating please contact George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Theater directly.
George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Theater, Salt Lake City, Utah, , US