Star-B-Q 2025
Saturday September 20th 2025
Early Bird Offer Until July 31 – Save up to 50%
Due to rising costs the €50 adult ticket price for Star-B-Q tickets over the past few years is going to have to increase unfortunately from August 1st onwards. Remember tickets bought at the gate on the night cost €100 per person. Book before July 31st at the special early bird rate and secure the lowest prices. (NOTE: Childrens tickets are still only €25 until then and include all food remember)
Please book early every year to help us advise our caterers of how many people to expect, as this would greatly assist our volunteers running this event.
‘Star-B-Q’ is Ireland’s biggest annual TELESCOPE FESTIVAL for the general public (and Astronomy Ireland’s biggest annual fundraiser). Join us under the dark skies in the Wicklow Mountains where we will show you the wonders of the universe!
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Or call us on 086 06 46 555
ALL ABOUT THE EVENT
FAMILY FRIENDLY TELESCOPE FESTIVAL: All ages welcome Something for the whole family! Learn the constellations, get advice on your telescope and take part in our space themed arts and crafts “creation station”.
LARGE TELESCOPES: You will get to see the WONDERS OF THE UNIVERSE from the dark skies of Roundwood in Co. Wicklow (MAP), Ireland’s highest village, with some of the most powerful telescopes in Ireland!
(This is an event unique to Ireland, visitors from abroad are welcome too!)
LOTS TO SEE IN VERY DARK SKIES: learn the constellations when pointed out with Ireland’s most powerful hand-held laser (40km beam!), binocular classes (also with the laser.)
BARBECUE: A professionally catered barbecue will be served up earlier on in the evening. You can enjoy some fantastic barbecued food (vegetarian option available – let us know by saying so in the comments box when you book) with side salads and soft drinks.
GREAT TALKS: There are also TALKS (aimed at the public, no knowledge of science needed).
LOTS TO SEE IN THE HALL: display, trade stands, advice, magazine.
Amazing Talks on the night
Book early to avoid disappointment!
Call us on 086 06 46 555 for bookings over the phone or email us at admin@astronomy.ie for any queries.
EXCEPTIONAL NOTES: Star-B-Q is mainly a standing event. There will be a few hundred seats for those who wish to sit for the 20 – 30 minute talks.
We do not post out tickets. Please bring along your confirmation with you on the night as your E-Ticket.
A photo of Saturn by Anthony Wesley showing how close to edge the rings are currently – we won’t see better until 2039 (Click To Enlarge)
Star-B-Q FAQs
LOCATION: The event will take place in the GAA Grounds Roundwood, County Wicklow. Eircode A98 V2W5. Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/24jrE7xvtZNmcR5EA