Calendar of Astronaut Appearances & Spaceflight Events
We promote all public Astronaut appearances and Spaceflight events in the UK and Europe. Unless otherwise stated these events are not managed by The Armchair Astronaut and full credit goes to both the Astronaut and organisers. Dates, times and schedules may be subject to change. Please contact the event organisers directly with any questions.
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Chris Sembroski
SpaceX Inspiration4 mission.
The world's first all-civilian orbital spaceflight (September 2021)
Experience an Inspiring journey to space at The Armchair Astronaut's Spring Space Social 2026 with special guest Astronaut Chris Sembroski.
Selected to take the seat of "Generosity" in this world's first all-civilian orbital spaceflight, Chris will be speaking about his unique journey to space. Includes autograph and optional meet and greet photos. VIP options with VIP audience, 3-course dinner, autograph and speech also available.
Saturday 7th March 2026
Spring Space Social 2026
Cranfield, UK
1st - 2nd September 2025
Inverness, UK
3rd September 2025
Aberdeen, UK
4th September 2025
Dunfermline, UK
5th September 2025
Carlisle, UK
6th September 2025
Kendal, UK
9th - 10th September 2025
Guildford, UK
11th September 2025
Eastbourne, UK
12th September 2025
Basingstoke, UK
14th September 2025
Southend, UK
17th September 2025
Cheltenham, UK
19th September 2025
Bournemouth, UK
21st September 2025
Tunbridge Wells, UK
22nd September 2025
Northampton, UK
23rd September 2025
Buxton, UK
24th September 2025
Stockton, UK
25th September 2025
Peterborough, UK
29th September 2025
Wolverhampton, UK
30th September 2025
Reading, UK
1st October 2025
Fareham, UK
2nd October 2025
Weymouth, UK
4th October 2025
Oxford, UK
5th October 2025
Aylesbury, UK
6th October 2025
Cardiff, UK
7th October 2025
High Wycombe, UK
8th October 2025
Worthing, UK
11th October 2025
Derby, UK
12th October 2025
Chester, UK
13th October 2025
New Brighton, UK
14th October 2025
Llandudno, Cymru, UK
John McFall
European Space Agency Open Day
European Space Agency Open Day
12:20pm, Sunday 14th September 2025
National Space Centre
Leicester, UK
European Space Agency Open Day
European Space Agency Open Day
European Space Agency Open Day
11th - 12th October 2025
"50 years ESA - Elevating the Future" will be the 14th annual ESA Open Day and will offer more than ever before as we celebrate half a century of the European Space Agency’s achievements. With the day themed around ESA’s 50th anniversary visitors, space engineers and astronauts will explore how our community has helped to realise ESA’s vision in this time.
ESTEC
Noordwijk, Netherlands
MORE INFORMATION AND ASTRONAUT ANNOUNCEMENTS TO FOLLOW. WATCH THIS SPACE!
Chris Hadfield
Chris Hadfield
Chris Hadfield
7:00pm. Sunday 30th November 2025
"A Journey Into The Cosmos"
Istanbul, Turkey
Chris Hadfield
Chris Hadfield
Chris Hadfield
7:30pm. Monday 1st December 2025
"A Journey Into The Cosmos"
Prague, Czech Republic
Chris Hadfield
Chris Hadfield
Chris Hadfield
7:30pm. Tuesday 2nd December 2025
"A Journey Into The Cosmos"
Brno, Czech Republic
Chris Hadfield
Chris Hadfield
Chris Hadfield
7:30pm. Saturday 6th December 2025
"A Journey Into The Cosmos"
Belgrade, Serbia
Chris Hadfield
Chris Hadfield
Chris Hadfield
7:30pm. Monday 8th December 2025
"A Journey Into The Cosmos"
Zagreb, Croatia
Chris Hadfield
Chris Hadfield
Chris Hadfield
7:30pm. Wednesday 10th December 2025
"A Journey Into The Cosmos"
Vienna, Austria
2026 Astronaut Events & Appearances
Chris Sembroski
Chris Sembroski
Chris Sembroski
Saturday 7th March 2026
Spring Space Social 2026
Cranfield, UK
Chris Hadfield
Chris Sembroski
Chris Sembroski
7:30pm. Saturday 14th November 2026
"Exploring The New Space Age"
Cambridge Corn Exchange
Cambridge, UK
Chris Hadfield
Chris Sembroski
Chris Hadfield
2pm. Sunday 15th November 2026
"Exploring The New Space Age"
Lyric Theatre
Lowry, Salford, UK
Chris Hadfield
Chris Sembroski
Chris Hadfield
7:30pm. Tuesday 17th November 2026
"Exploring The New Space Age"
York Barbican
York, UK
Chris Hadfield
Chris Hadfield
Chris Hadfield
7:30pm. Wednesday 18th November 2026
"Exploring The New Space Age"
Stockton Globe
Stockton-On-Tees, UK
Chris Hadfield
Chris Hadfield
Chris Hadfield
7:30pm. Monday 23rd November 2026
"Exploring The New Space Age"
Cliffs Pavilion
Southend-On-Sea, UK
Chris Hadfield
Chris Hadfield
Chris Hadfield
7:30pm. Tuesday 24th November 2026
"Exploring The New Space Age"
De Montfort Hall
Leicester, UK
Astronaut Visits
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Meeting an Astronaut and hearing about their journeys, challenges, and accomplishments can be incredibly inspiring and motivational. Experts in subjects including leadership and teamwork, they offer unique perspectives and transferable skill sets across a wide range of ages, demographics, education and industry professions. Inspire your staff and students to aim higher... and further... and faster.....
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