Rain or shine! Access to the festival is included in general admission for these four days. Special general admission pricing applies.
Catch their performance on Saturday, March 16, along with four days of space tech, immersive activations, stellar food and a cosmic odyssey of exploration for all ages.
The best part? Access to the Moon 2 Mars Festival is included in general admission to Space Center Houston for these four days.
Please note
This event uses a sequence of flashing lights which may affect guests who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy or other photosensitivity.
Space Center Houston members have free access to all four days of the Moon 2 Mars Festival with express entry. That means there’s no need for timed tickets if you’re a member — get the best concert viewing spot on YOUR schedule! Plus, all members can enjoy access to the Members Lounge with activities, refreshments, plush seating and more.
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Even more perks to enjoy all year as a member:
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.
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2:30 p.m. | Main Stage | Ancient Cat Society
Main Stage | Blue Heron Yacht Club DJ
11:30 a.m. & 1:20 p.m. | Space Center Theater | Rick Hieb
2:30 p.m. | Main Stage | Gio Chamba
Main Stage | Blue Heron Yacht Club DJ
11:30 a.m. & 1:20 p.m. | Space Center Theater | Anna Fisher
2:30 p.m. | Main Stage | Bidi Bidi Banda
Kinetic Dance Floor | DJ Flash Gordon Parks
2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Enjoy $2 off all beers purchased on the festival grounds!
11:30 a.m. & 1:20 p.m. | Space Center Theater | Brian Duffy
7:30 p.m. | Main Stage | The All-American Rejects
11:30 a.m. & 1:20 p.m. | Space Center Theater | Brian Duffy
For March 13 through March 16, all tickets to Space Center Houston are Moon 2 Mars Festival tickets. 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!
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 your 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!
Moon 2 Mars Festival is held during Spring Break for area school districts, which is one of our peak seasons.
You may enter Space Center Houston 15 minutes before your timed ticket or any time after.
If you wish to arrive earlier, you must call our reservations department at 281-283-4755 and ask to reschedule your entry time. However, there is no guarantee that an earlier time will be available.
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.
On Saturday, March 16, The All-American Rejects take the stage at 7 p.m. CST. More artists to be announced soon!
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.
Attending one of our live concerts? 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 so you can snag the best spot earlier in the day.
Yes! All exhibitions and experiences in Space Center Houston will be available during festival operating hours, including those experiences included in general admission and paid upgrades to your visit, such as simulators. Learn more about what there is to explore at Space Center Houston.
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 guests’ dietary needs including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
On the festival grounds, there will be a limited-time menu featuring classic Texas barbecue!
Space Center Houston’s Moon 2 Mars Festival is held every year during Spring Break.
This space-themed festival features family-friendly activities and live music, along with tasty bites and exciting space exploration experiences.
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Rock out to live sets from musical artists that bring high-octane energy! The All-American Rejects perform on Saturday, March 16.
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