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An architectural masterpiece, the DOT dome is where magic happens. Once home to Europe’s largest planetarium, this awe-inspiring space now sets the stage for concerts, film screenings, immersive experiences, and one-of-a-kind events. Step inside and be transported.
Please note: The DOME hall is unfortunately not accessible for people with reduced mobility.
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Does life exist on other planets? Learn how astronomers hunt for distant, unknown planets and search for traces of alien life beyond our Earth.
Are we alone in the Universe? That is a question that people have been asking for centuries, and yet we still don’t know the answer for sure. We know that there are eight planets in our own Solar System, but our Sun is just one of many. There are billions of stars in the Milky Way, and researchers have found thousands of planets outside of our Solar System. These distant worlds are called exoplanets. How do we find these faraway planets, and are they suitable for life? In this show, we try to answer these questions as we travel to some faraway exoplanets to take a closer look…
Follow the life cycle of a star – from clouds of gas and dust to glowing stars, supernovae, and mysterious black holes.oct 1o
Stars are born, they live, and they die – and their life stories are written all across the sky. In this show, we follow the journey of a star from its birth in a glowing nebula to its final fate as a white dwarf, a neutron star, or even a black hole. Along the way, we’ll explore what stars are made of, how they shine, and how they (and their deaths) help create elements, planets, and even life. Starting from Earth, we lift off into space and travel through the Milky Way to witness all the stages of stellar evolution – from star nurseries, through supernovae, to the strange and extreme objects that dying stars leave behind.
RECOMBINATION, is the most recent project by visionary fractal artist Julius Horsthuis. RECOMBINATION is a spectacular full-dome experience on themes from physics, mathematics and biology. The immersive film takes the viewer on a journey through realities that only exist in the digital space, but which look like distant planets and the inner world of organic beings. Julius Horsthuis uses fractals, which are the result of mathematical formulas. By visualising these fractals, we see landscapes that seem to come straight out of science fiction. The original music, which further enhances the film’s images, was composed by Michael Stearns, David Levy, Max Cooper, Desert Dwellers, Ben Lukas Boysen, Temple Invisible and Ott.
Julius Horsthuis is a renowned digital artist and visionary fractal animator. With a career spanning over 15 years in the Dutch film and entertainment industry, Julius has made a name for himself as a master of abstract and cinematic animation. His unique blend of fractal animation techniques has garnered worldwide recognition, with his work featured in prestigious platforms such as The Creators Project, Gizmodo, Newsweek, and Vimeo Staff Picks.
Full Dome art music show, 48 min.
Come with us on a journey through our Universe, starting from our home on planet Earth and going all the way to distant galaxies beyond the Milky Way.
The Universe is big and almost impossible to comprehend. In this show, astronomers from the University of Groningen will take you on a journey to the farthest reaches of space. We will start on Earth, looking up at the night sky, before taking off. We will visit the planets of the Solar System, and travel to faraway stars and galaxies beyond the Milky Way.
Price winning sci-art-music show, a symphonic Journey through real and artificial visual worlds.
Jena Full Dome festival 2025: “Winner Best Full Dome Audio”, and “Special Jury Award”
Impossible Space is an immersive odyssey into the cosmos. A symphonic Journey through real and artificial visual worlds, inspired by the spirit of science and discovery. This show interprets “outer space” as more than just the night sky universe. Everything is space: it also unfolds in our everyday lives, within our brains, in a computer algorithm or in the unimaginably small building blocks of reality itself. These themes are artistically reimagined and adapted to create a unique audiovisual experience.
The original music is closely coupled to the visuals and fuses „epic orchestral film score“ with „electronic synth-driven minimalism“, ranging from moving melodic motives to transforming beats and vast, expansive soundscapes. It always aims to guide and emotionally engage, to transform each visual into a vivid and tangible world that might even exist somewhere within the infinite stretches of the universe.
The imagery ranges from fractal-mathematical nebulae to envisioned planets, from strangely (un)familiar AI-generated dimensions to nature on earth, and from abstract depictions of reality back to human shapes.
A vortex of color, light, and sound inviting the audience on a fascinating ride through a profoundly impossible space.
2024, sci-art-music show, 46min.
Credits: produced by video artist Rocco Helmchen, music by Johannes Kraas
Trailer: https://vimeo.com/972150228
Journey through the Universe with the James Webb Space Telescope
It’s the latest darling of astronomy: the James Webb Space Telescope. This ultra-sensitive space telescope — the successor to the Hubble Space Telescope — was launched at the end of 2021 and has since been producing a constant stream of fascinating discoveries and breathtaking images. In his lecture, science journalist Govert Schilling presents a stunning collection of James Webb’s most impressive visuals, offering a captivating introduction to the mysterious cosmos we are all part of.
This show is in Dutch.
RECOMBINATION, is the most recent project by visionary fractal artist Julius Horsthuis. RECOMBINATION is a spectacular full-dome experience on themes from physics, mathematics and biology. The immersive film takes the viewer on a journey through realities that only exist in the digital space, but which look like distant planets and the inner world of organic beings. Julius Horsthuis uses fractals, which are the result of mathematical formulas. By visualising these fractals, we see landscapes that seem to come straight out of science fiction. The original music, which further enhances the film’s images, was composed by Michael Stearns, David Levy, Max Cooper, Desert Dwellers, Ben Lukas Boysen, Temple Invisible and Ott.
Julius Horsthuis is a renowned digital artist and visionary fractal animator. With a career spanning over 15 years in the Dutch film and entertainment industry, Julius has made a name for himself as a master of abstract and cinematic animation. His unique blend of fractal animation techniques has garnered worldwide recognition, with his work featured in prestigious platforms such as The Creators Project, Gizmodo, Newsweek, and Vimeo Staff Picks.
Full Dome art music show, 48 min.
In an immersive dome, with a gigantic dome screen surrounding you completely, starry skies, distant landscapes, and bustling cities pass by. At the heart of this visual journey, violinist Emma Roijackers and pianist Koenraad Spijker perform the captivating music of Ludovico Einaudi (Intouchables).
The live music gains extra depth through full-dome projections by internationally renowned astrophotographer Kwon O Chul. Every note and image enhance each other, fully immersing the audience in a unique audiovisual experience.
Dome Concerts brings this extraordinary combination of classical music and dome projections to venues across the Netherlands. A concert experience like no other.
Tip: Start your evening right with a delicious bite at DOT’s restaurant, where the updated menu promises surprising taste sensations
In an immersive dome, with a gigantic dome screen surrounding you completely, starry skies, distant landscapes, and bustling cities pass by. At the heart of this visual journey, violinist Emma Roijackers and pianist Koenraad Spijker perform the captivating music of Ludovico Einaudi (Intouchables).
The live music gains extra depth through full-dome projections by internationally renowned astrophotographer Kwon O Chul. Every note and image enhance each other, fully immersing the audience in a unique audiovisual experience.
Dome Concerts brings this extraordinary combination of classical music and dome projections to venues across the Netherlands. A concert experience like no other.
Tip: Start your evening right with a delicious bite at DOT’s restaurant, where the updated menu promises surprising taste sensations