Fiske Planetarium
2414 Regent Drive, Boulder
Francisco "Tito" Salas
francisco.salas@colorado.edu
(303) 492-5002
Rental Submission Form:
https://www.colorado.edu/fiske/rent-fiske/rental-submission-form
The Space
Celebrate your special events at Fiske! Our classroom, lobby, or theater may be rented when other events are not scheduled. Our staff can provide special presentations for your group, including recorded music or laser shows!
- Replace your annual picnic with a trip to the planetarium. Theater rental available for employee appreciation events or retirement parties. We can also host your annual meetings or seminars.
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Quinceañeras, Bar, or Bat Mitzvahs
- Theater rental available for fulldome shows, star shows, laser shows, or live music.
Weddings
- Theater rental available for marriage proposals, wedding ceremonies, laser shows, or live music.
Holiday Parties
- Theater rental available for holiday fulldome shows, star shows, laser shows, or live music.
Corporate Events
- Replace your annual picnic with a trip to the planetarium. Theater rental available for employee appreciation events or retirement parties. We can also host your annual meetings or seminars.
Type
Performance, Meetings, Workshops/Classes, Events, Screening
Disciplines
Dance, Theater, Music, Visual Arts, Film/Video
Production Space
Audio recording
| Max Occupancy | 206 persons |
| Parking | Onsite parking (paid) |
| Stage | Other |
| Seating | Fixed seating Flexible seating |
Requirements
Rentals Fine Print
The Fine Print
In order to ensure that our rental process, pricing and agreed-upon services are transparent and clear to all parties, please familiarize yourself with the following prior to beginning the rental process. Fiske reserves the right to establish conditions and restrictions beyond those presented here when necessary.
If the group is affiliated with the University of Colorado, payment must be made in advance by an I.N. or ACARD. If the group is not sponsored by the University of Colorado, they must deposit 1/3 of the rental fee at least 2 weeks before the scheduled event, and the remaining is due upon conclusion of the rental. If the group cancels without 2 weeks' notice, Fiske will retain the deposit in lieu of revenues lost.
The producing group agrees to pay for the repair or replacement of any equipment or material lost or damaged during the time they are using the facility. The renter will be responsible for litigation arising from copyright violation, or injury to the staff, participants or attendees. The renter is required to obtain liability insurance. Insurance may be waived only with the approval of University Risk Management.
The capacity of the theater is 206 seated people and one or more operators. No one will be allowed in the aisles during any performance, by order the Fire Marshall. Food and drink are allowed in the lobby area only. If the lobby is used either for a reception or dinner, the renter will be held responsible for additional charges to clean the lobby if necessary.
Equipment
- Sound system
- Screens
Fiske Planetarium
2414 Regent Drive, Boulder
https://www.colorado.edu/fiske/about-fiske-0
Availability Calendar
The Building
Fiske Planetarium is located on the campus of the University of Colorado, in Boulder, Colorado.
Fiske opened in 1975 with a generous donation from Wallace Franz Fiske, class of 1917. We are proud to be a part of the Astrophysical & Planetary Sciences Department and we serve CU faculty and students, local schools and teachers, our community, and out of town visitors. We offer a diverse range of fulldome films, star talks, live talks, laser and liquid sky shows, concerts, and special live events, as well as host large crowds during astronomical and NASA-related events.
Our planetarium's 65-foot diameter dome (the largest between Chicago and Los Angeles) was for many years home to one of the few Zeiss Mark VI star projectors, affectionately known as "Fritz," after the German engineer who oversaw its installation. In 2013, Fiske completed a major systems upgrade with an 8K Sky-Skan projection system that allows us to show the most cutting-edge content in a truly immersive environment that fully surrounds audiences with a huge screen, dazzling visuals, and fantastic sound. The new MegaStar projector shows 10 million stars and the Milky Way, creating one of the most beautiful indoor skies ever. Our planetarium can seat 206 guests.