The Planetarium concert in Toowong is returning to the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium on Friday, 21 August. It brings live music, planetarium visuals and a night focused on science and critical thinking.
Nate Eggins, who performs as Conspiracy of One, is back with his Planetarium Variety Show for a fourth year. The event will run during National Science Week and will bring a stripped-back set to Mount Coot-tha. It is a local night out with a clear science twist.
Songs under the skydome
Eggins and his band will play songs from his debut album Road to Reason. The set also includes crowd favourites such as We’re All Aliens, Baby and The Sound a Duck Makes. New material will also be part of the show.
The event page says the night will give audiences new perspectives on science and the modern world. It will also include a workshop on critical thinking. Guests will be able to take part and contribute data to an ongoing study.
Special guest Melanie Trecek-King, a science communicator and author, will also feature on the night. Her appearance adds another layer to the Planetarium concert in Toowong, which blends entertainment with ideas about how people think, learn and question information.
A local night with a wider message
The event has a simple appeal for Toowong locals. It offers music in a unique setting, but it also leans into science in a way that feels easy to approach. That mix has helped the show return year after year.
The event page describes it as an ages six and up show. It is also wheelchair accessible. Organisers note it is a space for people who are kind to one another. Auslan interpreters are not available because of the low-light setting.
There are a few practical points for anyone planning to go. Doors open at 6.30pm, and the show starts at 7pm. The venue does not have food or a bar, so an early dinner before heading in is a sensible idea.
Booking ahead for August 21
The Planetarium concert in Toowong has built a following, and organisers say the shows usually sell out. That makes early booking a good move for anyone keen to attend.
For National Science Week, it is a neat fit. The evening gives Toowong a local event with a bit of character. It is also the kind of night that feels both social and thought-provoking.
So, if you are after something a little different, this one may be worth marking in the calendar. The mix of live music, science and planetarium atmosphere should make for a memorable night at Mount Coot-tha.
Published 10-August-2026