The Artemis missions have changed everything. For the first time in half a century, humans are returning to the Moon – reaching terrain no mission has ever touched. With a crewed lunar landing just two years away, humanity is on the brink of a brand-new space adventure.
After two sell-out tours, acclaimed astronaut, test pilot, spacewalker, spaceship commander, and bestselling author Chris Hadfield returns with a new live show Exploring The New Space Age which takes audiences on a thrilling journey through the most consequential moment in space exploration history.
Taking place in May and June 2027, Chris Hadfield: Exploring the New Space Age provides a gripping in-depth look at the rapidly changing world of space innovation, placing the Artemis era in the context of a constantly evolving $2 trillion space economy. Hadfield will explore how lunar missions, satellite mega-constellations, and new international collaborations are reshaping geopolitics, technology, and our planet’s environmental future.
On the tour, Chris says:
“I am so excited to bring my new show to the UK and Ireland. The Artemis 2 mission around the Moon has rekindled the fire of exploration, and the latest space technology is opening possibilities at the very edge of imagination. It will be a memorable evening of ideas, personal insights, and inspiration – don’t miss it!”
Perfectly placed to explore the backdrop of the Artemis missions, Chris Hadfield will draw on his three spaceflights, his time commanding the International Space Station, and his work with NASA, Elon Musk’s SpaceX, Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic, and King Charles III on a space sustainability plan called the ‘Astra Carta’ to offer unparallelled insight into the different factors at play within the space industry.
Audiences can expect awe-inspiring visuals, rare behind-the-scenes insights and personal stories from Chris’s time in space. There will also be the chance to put questions to him in a live Q&A.
2027 Tour Dates
Sunday 30th May Mayflower, Southampton
Tuesday 1st June Usher Hall, Edinburgh
Wednesday 2nd June Barbican, York
Thursday 3rd June Globe Theatre, Stockton
Sunday 6th June Dominion Theatre, London
Tuesday 8th June Great Hall, Exeter
Friday 11th June Cliff Pavilion, Southend
Sunday 13th June The Lyric, Lowry, Salford
Tuesday 15th June De Montfort Hall, Leicester
Saturday 19th June Waterfront Hall, Belfast
Sunday 20th June Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Dublin