Rain or shine! Access to the festival is included in the cost of Space Center Houston general admission for these days.
Chart your course for a stellar spring break filled with electrifying live music, cutting-edge space tech, mouthwatering food and cosmic exploration for all ages.
Enjoy concerts every Saturday of Moon 2 Mars Festival. Third Eye Blind is live in concert on March 15 and The Revivalists take the stage on March 22!
Please note
This event uses a sequence of flashing lights which may affect guests who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy or other photosensitivity.
Please note
This event uses a sequence of flashing lights which may affect guests who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy or other photosensitivity.
This all-ages festival is held during spring break at Space Center Houston, celebrating the future of space exploration! Enjoy high-energy live concerts, hands-on demos and new space tech from leading aerospace companies–all included in the price of Space Center Houston general admission!
Plus, you and your crew can enjoy stellar Texas barbeque and Space Center Houston experiences like our tram tours that visit NASA Johnson Space Center, and so much more.
Houston is known as the "Space City" because it's home to NASA Johnson Space Center, the NASA center for human spaceflight where human spaceflight training, research and flight control are conducted.
Get unprecedented access to cutting-edge space technology, astronaut appearances, new immersive activations and a cosmos of new experiences!
Haven't visited since high school? Now's your chance to see what's new at Space Center Houston, including our OSIRIS-REx sample plucked straight from an ancient asteroid.
Rock out to live sets from musical artists that bring high-octane energy. Enjoy live concerts on March 15 and March 22!
Actor Tom Hanks narrates a new immersive show that offers a unique new perspective on humankind’s past and future voyages to the moon in The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks, now showing in Space Center Theater.
Catch a ride on one of our tram tours to the iconic NASA Johnson Space Center and dive into place where the U.S. human spaceflight program was launched.
During our epic 2-week Moon 2 Mars Festival, Space Center Houston members enjoy free access to the excitement! Plus, with exclusive express entry and free parking, members can skip the lines and dive straight into the fun whenever they want. But that’s not all–members also get access to special activities and our Member Lounge!
Are you ready to become a member? Tap below and launch your Moon 2 Mars Festival experience to the stars.
Members enjoy these benefits year-round:
Ready to rock? Your mission begins here. This festival is for explorers of all ages! With a galaxy of concerts, DJ sets, activations and immersive experiences, there’s something for everyone.
Beginning at 9 a.m. | Check out our permanent exhibitions and experiences, including:
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Food and drink available on festival grounds
11 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. | Food and drink available inside at The Food Lab
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Get hands-on with the newest space tech from leading aerospace companies.
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Young space explorers can enjoy interactive STEM activities from our Education programs, including:
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Food and drink available on festival grounds
11 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. | Food and drink available inside at The Food Lab
8:30-9:30 a.m. | Breakfast with an Astronaut | Astronaut Mike Foreman | Get tickets
11:30 a.m. & 1:20 p.m. | Mission Memories | Astronaut Mike Foreman | Learn more
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Get hands-on with the newest space tech from leading aerospace companies
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Young space explorers can enjoy interactive STEM activities from our Education programs, including:
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Food and drink available on festival grounds
11 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. | Food and drink available inside at The Food Lab
7-9:30 p.m. | Main Stage | Third Eye Blind
3-7 p.m. | Main Stage | DJ
8:30-9:30 a.m. | Breakfast with an Astronaut | Astronaut Mark Polansky | Get tickets
11:30 a.m. & 1:20 p.m. | Mission Memories | Astronaut Mark Polansky | Learn more
11 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Get hands-on with the newest space tech from leading aerospace companies
11 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Young space explorers can enjoy interactive STEM activities from our Education programs, including:
11 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Food and drink available on festival grounds
11 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. | Food and drink available inside at The Food Lab
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Get hands-on with the newest space tech from leading aerospace companies.
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Young space explorers can enjoy interactive STEM activities from our Education programs, including:
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Food and drink available on festival grounds
11 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. | Food and drink available inside at The Food Lab
Beginning at 9 a.m. | Check out our permanent exhibitions and experiences, including:
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Food and drink available on festival grounds
11 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. | Food and drink available inside at The Food Lab
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Get hands-on with the newest space tech from leading aerospace companies
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Enjoy interactive STEM activities from our Education programs, including:
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Food and drink available on festival grounds
11 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. | Food and drink available inside at The Food Lab
8:30-9:30 a.m. | Breakfast with an Astronaut | Astronaut Carl Walz | Get tickets
11:30 a.m. & 1:20 p.m. | Mission Memories | Astronaut Carl Walz | Learn more
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Get hands-on with the newest space tech from leading aerospace companies
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Young space explorers can enjoy interactive STEM activities from our Education programs, including:
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Food and drink available on festival grounds
11 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. | Food and drink available inside at The Food Lab
7-8:30 p.m. | Main Stage | The Revivalists
5-7 p.m. | Main Stage | DJ
3:30-5 p.m. | Main Stage | Bidi Bidi Banda
2:30-3:30 p.m. | Main Stage | DJ
1-2:30 p.m. | Main Stage | Ghost Party
12-1 p.m. | Main Stage | DJ
8:30-9:30 a.m. | Breakfast with an Astronaut | Astronaut Carl Walz | Get tickets
11:30 a.m. & 1:20 p.m. | Mission Memories | Astronaut Carl Walz | Learn more
11 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Get hands-on with the newest space tech from leading aerospace companies
11 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Young space explorers can enjoy interactive STEM activities from our Education programs, including:
11 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Food and drink available on festival grounds
11 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. | Food and drink available inside at The Food Lab
Enjoy interactive STEM activities from our Education programs, including:
Get hands-on with the newest space tech from leading aerospace companies, including:
Do you bank with Wellby Financial? Get special access to this exclusive area as you enjoy the festival!
Concert & Live Music Schedule
Saturday, March 15
Saturday, March 22
Already grabbed your tickets? Buckle in for an out of this world spring break experience! We’ve got your road trip playlist, your food recs and a list of our most stellar must-see experiences!
The concerts on March 15 and March 22 at 7 p.m. are included in the cost of general admission for those days. To enjoy the concert, simply purchase admission for one of those days.
Interested in attending both concerts? Save money and purchase a Space Center Houston membership – you’ll receive admission for free to both concerts, plus special members-only perks during the festival!
For March 9 through March 22, all general admission tickets to Space Center Houston are Moon 2 Mars Festival tickets, with exclusive experiences, concerts and more!
Each ticket grants the ticket holder general admission access for the day, plus the festival experience including any live musical performances and DJ sets scheduled for the day.
Interested in coming to multiple days of the festival? You’ll need a ticket for each day — or you can purchase a membership and get admission for free plus VIP perks during the event!
The Moon 2 Mars Festival, presented by Wellby Financial, at Space Center Houston has a small CLEAR BAG POLICY on Saturday, March 15, 2025. This proactive measure will enhance safety inside and outside the venue for all guests. Please leave all large bags and backpacks inside your vehicle.
Permitted items
Space Center Houston members do not need to purchase tickets to access the festival and will enter through a members-only entrance line. Access to Moon 2 Mars is included in membership benefits, with the number of complimentary admissions corresponding to your membership level.
During the festival, members will also have access to a special members-only lounge with activities for the whole family.
Not a member yet? Launch a whole year of space exploration with us!
Space Center Houston’s Moon 2 Mars Festival is rain or shine! There are plenty of indoor activities and experiences to enjoy, including our entire permanent collection. We’ve got you and your crew covered!
Timed-entry tickets are required for non-member guests to ensure a comfortable experience. Entry slots are available every half hour and can be reserved online. Ticket holders may enter at any time after their designated arrival time.
Members can visit without reserving tickets.
ASL interpretation will be provided for each of our concerts. If you require ADA seating, please email [email protected] for more information. Visit our Accessibility Resources for an overview of all accommodations we have on site at Space Center Houston.
For 2025, our concerts begin at 7 p.m. CT on March 15 and March 22.
No outside food or drink is allowed in Space Center Houston. Don’t worry, we’ve got plenty of stellar snacks you can enjoy during your visit!
Our Historic Mission Control Tram Tour is a paid tour that must be reserved online in advance. This is our most popular tour and it will likely sell out for the week of Spring Break.
Two tram tour options included in general admission, the George W.S. Abbey Rocket Park and Astronaut Training Facility tours, must be reserved on-site the day of your visit at our Guest Services desk. As some of our most popular attractions, these can also quickly sell out. We recommend all guests book their tram tours first before starting their visit.
Concert seating is limited and is first-come, first-served. But there’s plenty of space on our turf lawn for you and your crew to spread out!
Want to jam in the front row for your favorite artist’s concert? Remember to purchase an early-timed ticket to snag the best spot earlier in the day.
Yes, except for the duration of the concerts on Saturdays, March 15 and 22. Otherwise, all exhibitions and experiences in Space Center Houston will be available during festival operating hours. This includes experiences included in general admission, such as access to watch the immersive show The Moonwalkers, and paid upgrades to your visit, such as simulators. Learn more about what there is to explore at Space Center Houston.
On the festival grounds, there will be a limited-time menu featuring classic Texas barbecue!
The Food Lab inside Space Center Houston will be available during the entirety of the festival. There are food options available for a variety of dietary needs, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
PRESENTING SPONSOR
Supported By
HOURS TODAY
WEATHER ALERT
For the safety of our guests and staff, Space Center Houston is closed on Tuesday, January 21 and Wednesday, January 22 due to forecasted inclement weather.
We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to welcoming you soon! For questions or concerns, contact our Reservations team with your order number at 281.283.4755 or via email.
