Audiences will share a ‘profoundly moving journey’
A show replicating the experience of an astronaut will open in Glasgow next year, writes JULENA DRUMI
British astronaut Tim Peake’s observation that Space Station Earth captures the emotion of seeing our planet from above suggests Ilan Eshkeri’s “genre-defying audio-visual experience” is an unmissable show for those seeking other worldly entertainment.
Combining the wonders of the universe with orchestral and synth-pop music offers the opportunity to see the world through the eyes of an astronaut in a collaboration between the BAFTA and Emmy-nominated composer and the European Space Agency.
Space Station Earth is embarking on a UK tour in 2026 after wowing audiences during a sold-out premiere at London’s Royal Albert Hall in 2022. The live dates will kick off in Glasgow on 28 May 2026 and move on to London, Birmingham and Manchester.
This immersive event unites evocative, atmospheric and emotional music with high-definition footage filmed by astronauts from the International Space Station.
The show takes audiences on the profoundly moving journey of astronauts travelling to the space station – a journey that astronauts find hard to describe. It is presented through a blend of music, science, and cinema. It promises to deliver something unique, not least the profound awe astronauts feel when viewing the Earth from orbit.
The Space Station Earth concept was inspired by Eshkeri’s friendship with Peake, who is a fan of his music and praised the show’s ability “to capture the emotion of human spaceflight and exploration.” Eshkeri further explored the idea in-depth with his acclaimed accompanying album which can be heard HERE.
Eshkeri says: “Human spaceflight will be at the forefront of public consciousness in 2026, with the planned Artemis II mission taking humans back to the moon.
“This created the perfect opportunity to bring back Space Station Earth to give audiences the opportunity to see through the eyes of an astronaut.”
Eshkeri is known for creating scores to a variety of creative projects, from major Hollywood movies to hit TV shows and iconic video game franchises. His recent credits include the soundtracks to the new Netflix favourite ‘House of Guinness’, the recent crime drama ‘MobLand’ (created with Matt Bellamy of Muse) which stars Tom Hardy and Pierce Brosnan, and the documentary ‘Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story’. His collaborators have included Coldplay, Take That, Annie Lennox, Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour, Sir David Attenborough and Ralph Fiennes.
“There aren’t many words that can truly describe the beauty of seeing Earth from space but Space Station Earth does this, using music and video, to capture the emotion of human spaceflight and exploration.” – Tim Peake
“A dazzling son et lumière-style performance reminiscent of an arena rock gig… This is a unique show which is beautifully executed.” – Broadway World
MAY 2026
28th – Glasgow, Royal Concert Hall
31st – London, Royal Festival Hall
JUNE 2026
5th – Birmingham, Town Hall
6th – Manchester, AVIVA Studios
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