Kennedy Under the Stars: Yuri’s Night Edition Set April 3 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
By Space Coast Daily // March 20, 2026
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Interim Chief Operating Officer Howard Schwartz talks with Steve Wilson
WATCH: Interim Chief Operating Officer of the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex talks with Steve Wilson about Kennedy Under the Stars: Yuri’s Night Edition, an exclusive after-hours event taking place April 3, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
BREVARD COUNTY • KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLORIDA – Tickets are now on sale for Kennedy Under the Stars: Yuri’s Night Edition, an exclusive after-hours event taking place April 3 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
Tickets for Kennedy Under the Stars are $65 per person, plus tax. Annual pass holders can purchase tickets for $55 plus tax.
Celebrating the power of space to bring the world together, Yuri’s Night features parties around the world every year around April 12, in commemoration of Yuri Gagarin becoming the first human in space (April 12, 1961) and the launch of the first Space Shuttle (April 12, 1981).
Festivities at the visitor complex will include an unforgettable night of music, immersive experiences, and exclusive programming.
Blending the spirit of the 1960s with today’s space-age energy, the event will feature a live DJ spinning classic hits. Guests can enjoy signature entertainment, glow elements illuminating NASA Central, stilt walkers, and Cosmic Glow Mini Golf beneath the towering Saturn 1B rocket in the Rocket Garden.
New this year, Yuri’s Night Edition will include keynote speakers and dynamic panel discussions as part of the main stage programming in the IMAX® theater at 7 and 8 p.m.
Special Yuri’s night presenters include Loretta Whitesides, Co- founder of Yuri’s Night, Dr. Sian Proctor, Commercial astronaut Inspiration 4, Frank White, Author of The Overview Effect, Cady Coleman, Veteran NASA astronaut, and Dylan Taylor, Founder of Voyager Technologies.
“Our guests love experiencing the visitor complex in a completely different light and in this case, after dark,” said Howard Schwartz, interim chief operating officer of Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
“Yuri’s Night Edition brings together the nostalgia of the early space race and the excitement of today’s exploration milestones for a one-of-a-kind celebration.”
During the event, many of the visitor complex’s signature attractions will remain open, including Heroes & Legends – Featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex®, Journey To Mars with themed space trivia, and Space Shuttle Atlantis® with Shuttle Launch Experience.
The HYPERDECK virtual reality experience, located next to IMAX, will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, and the Space Shop will remain open for guests looking to add NASA-inspired merchandise to their collection. Annual passholders will receive 30 percent savings on retail items.
Guests are encouraged to wear their favorite space-themed attire; however, masks or face coverings that conceal the face are not permitted for security reasons.
Tickets for Kennedy Under the Stars are $65 per person, plus tax. Annual pass holders can purchase tickets for $55 plus tax.
Parking for this event is complimentary.
For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
Kennedy Under the Stars: Yuri’s Night Edition will be postponed in the event that the Artemis II launch is scheduled for April 3. The ticket is valid for event entry only. This event does not include the Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour or Apollo/Saturn V Center.
About Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex: Go beyond imagination and into something real at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Get up close to real flight-flown artifacts, meet a veteran NASA astronaut, feel the rumble of a rocket launch, and so much more. Just 45 minutes from Orlando, Fla., Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex opens daily at 9 a.m. with closing times varying by season. The popular two-day ticket, which can be used for up to six months from purchase and averages less than $45 per day, is now available for $89 per adult and $79 per child. Single-day admission is $75 per adult, $65 per child. For more information, call 877-313-2610 or visit KennedySpaceCenter.com.
