First Night Columbus

A spectacular New Year’s Eve celebration in downtown Columbus with live entertainment, activities and fun for all ages!

First Night was brought to Columbus in 1995. It is part of an international alliance of more than 100 cities that showcase the visual and performing arts through New Year’s Eve celebrations that are safe, affordable and fun, while being substance-free.

$10 for presale tickets (November 1, 2018-December 30, 2018)

$15 day of (December 31, 2018)

All orders of tickets can be picked up at the WILL CALL box office within the main entrance of COSI.

All online sales will end on December 30 at 8 PM. After that time tickets may still be purchased at COSI including on event day.

SpacePark 360 is a set of fulldome movies designed to recreate the experience of amusement park thrill rides - roller coasters, pendulums, inverters and more. Seen from the rider's perspective, SpacePark 360 takes the state-of-the-art technologies of fulldome systems and combines them with heart pounding thrill rides to create a unique entertainment show never seen before on the dome. From the tops of Jupiter's clouds to the icy depths of Neptune's moon Triton, each location serves to heighten the thrilling experience. Best for all audiences.

Please note: This particular show has the extreme motion of amusement park rides that could cause motion sickness.

Tickets to First Night Columbus are required to purchase a Planetarium show. First Night Columbus tickets are not included with Planetarium admission.

First Night Showtimes:
December 31, 2018: 7:15pm | 9:15pm

Please note: Times are subject to change. Please click Purchase Tickets and select date to see availability.

This live show explores what can be seen in the sky tonight in central Ohio. Discover the current stars, constellations, planets, and deep sky objects that fill the starry night. Best for ages 7+.

Tickets to First Night Columbus are required to purchase a Planetarium show. First Night Columbus tickets are not included with Planetarium admission.

First Night Showtimes:
December 31, 2018: 8:15pm | 10:15pm

Please note: Times are subject to change. Please click Purchase Tickets and select date to see availability.

Incredible Predators deconstructs the world of major predators as never before, taking an intimate look at the remarkable strategies they use to succeed. Advanced filming techniques expose the planet’s top predators in extraordinary footage, putting the audience right beside them as they hunt - on land, under the sea or in the air. Best for ages 8+.

Tickets to First Night Columbus are required to purchase a National Geographic Giant Screen Theater film. First Night Columbus tickets are not included with National Geographic Giant Screen Theater film admission.

First Night Showtimes:
December 31, 2018: 7:00pm | 9:00pm

Please note: Times are subject to change. Please click Purchase Tickets and select date to see availability.

It is time to embark on a global odyssey to discover the largest and least explored habitat on earth. New ocean science and technology has allowed us to go further into the unknown than we ever thought possible. From the coastal shallows to deeper, more mysterious worlds, we reveal the untold stories of the oceans' most astonishing creatures. Best for ages 7+.

Tickets to First Night Columbus are required to purchase a National Geographic Giant Screen Theater film. First Night Columbus tickets are not included with National Geographic Giant Screen Theater film admission.

First Night Showtimes:
December 31, 2018: 8:00pm | 10:00pm

Please note: Times are subject to change. Please click Purchase Tickets and select date to see availability.

Sit back, hang on, and watch a video in the capsule as COSI's Motion Simulator takes you on a wild journey. Feel the movement as you go into space, explore the ocean, fly in a plane, and much, much more. COSI's Motion Simulator seats 6-8 people and is located across the hall from our Ocean exhibit.

Tickets to First Night Columbus are required to purchase a Motion Simulator ticket. First Night Columbus tickets are not included with Motion Simulator admission.

First Night Operational Times:
December 31, 2018: 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Please note: To accommodate all guests fairly, line may close early.