presents

William Shatner Neil Degrasse Tyson ROCKING - June 18, 2025 at McCaw Hall, Seattle

One Night Only. Two Icons. Unscripted.

Prepare to witness history unfold, and get ready for ideas that will really rock the conventional boat.

FUTURE of SPACE presents William Shatner and Neil deGrasse Tyson in a rare, unfiltered live exchange. No script. No rules.

What’s guaranteed? Sparked chemistry, bold ideas, and a night that defies expectations. From reflections on exploration to untold stories from Earth, space, and their recent Antarctic journey, anything could happen.

This isn’t a rock concert and it isn’t a lecture. It’s a live experience between living legends – It’s raw, real, and never to be repeated.

Seating & Pricing

The 2,900-seat Susan Brotman Auditorium at McCaw Hall offers great sight lines from every seat. Tickets are sold exclusively through Ticketmaster.

Choose from 12 price tiers starting at $125

(plus applicable venue fees and TicketMaster service charges)

Empower a Student

As part of our commitment to supporting student access, FUTURE of SPACE will donate one complimentary ticket to a qualifying student between the ages of 17 to 21 for every ticket purchased at $350 or more for the “ROCKING” event.

VIP Experiences

Elevate Your Experience with Exclusive VIP Packages.

•⁠ ⁠Please note: VIP packages do not include admission to the live show. Show tickets must be purchased separately via the “Book Your Ticket” links on Ticketmaster.com.

•⁠ ⁠VIP access is independent of your seating location.

Luminary

VIP Access

$200

The Luminary VIP experience is limited to 150 individuals and includes the following:

Early Access to the Venue
Pre-Event Reception
Commemorative Hat & Cloisonne Pin

This VIP Package pricing is for a single individual and does not include the price of a ticket to the live event which must be purchased separately through Ticketmaster.

Legends Circle

Exclusive Access

$2300

The Legends Circle is our top-tier VIP experience. This package is limited to 50 individuals and includes the following:

Early Access to the Venue
Pre-Event Reception
Exclusive Backstage Post-Show Reception and Photo Op with Bill & Neil
Signed & Numbered Limited-Edition Event Poster
Rocking with Bill & Neil T-Shirt
Commemorative Hat and Cloisonne Pin
Collectable VIP Lanyard & Badge

This VIP Package pricing is for a single individual and does not include the price of a ticket to the live event which must be purchased separately through Ticketmaster.

A Night Like No Other

COSMIC PERSPECTIVE — Experience the universe through the eyes of a man who’s seen Earth from space and an astrophysicist who’s dedicated his life to understanding our cosmic neighborhood.

UNFILTERED WISDOM — No script, no rehearsals, no boundaries—just authentic conversation between two cultural titans sharing their most candid thoughts.

INTIMATE SETTING — The iconic rocking chairs create an atmosphere of contemplation and comfort, allowing for deeper exploration of life’s most profound questions.

The Luminaries

WILLIAM SHATNER

From his unforgettable television roles to becoming the oldest person to travel to space at age 90, William Shatner has always lived at the edge of possibility.

With a career spanning seven decades, multiple Emmy Awards, and a cultural footprint few can match, Shatner continues to explore the unknown with wonder, wit, and unshakable curiosity.

NEIL deGRASSE TYSON

Astrophysics’ most trusted voice.

Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson is a renowned science communicator, bestselling author, and Director of the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History. He holds 23 honorary doctorates and NASA’s Distinguished Public Service Medal, but it’s his ability to translate cosmic complexity into human meaning that makes him one of the most respected voices in science today.

7:30pm • June 18, 2025 • McCaw Hall • Seattle

Doors open at 6:30