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Night-sky festival scene at Bryce Canyon with telescopes and stargazing under a star-filled sky

Bryce Canyon Astronomy Festival

Presented by National Park Service

Bryce Canyon Astronomy Festival

Thursday, June 11 at 12:00 AM - Saturday, June 13 at 11:59 PM

Bryce Canyon National Park - Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah

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Bryce Canyon's annual astronomy festival runs June 11-13, 2026 with daytime activities, telescope viewing, and evening programs.

The National Park Service confirms the 2026 Astronomy Festival for June 11-13, with daytime activities, telescope viewing, constellation tours, and free admission with park entry. Some programs require same-day sign-up at the Visitor Center, and the festival is one of the best fits for Duck Creek guests who want a Bryce trip built around dark skies.

What to know before you go

  • Bryce Canyon Astronomy Festival is part of our family event coverage for Southern Utah.
  • It is tied to Bryce Canyon Area, which helps guests compare drive time and choose the right basecamp.
  • Ticketing or official event details are available directly from the organizer before you drive.
  • Save Bryce Canyon National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park in your map app before you leave Duck Creek or cross the parks corridor.

Current details and official links

We use this page to make event day planning faster for Duck Creek guests, but organizer details can change. Cross-check the official source, ticket page, and map before you drive.

Staying near this event?

Duck Creek Village Inn is about ~1 hr from this event and makes a great base for Southern Utah getaways.

Duck Creek Village Inn is a mountain base with rooms and cabins, ideal for event weekends and exploring Southern Utah.

Book a room or cabin for the weekend and enjoy complimentary breakfast, free parking, and a cooler mountain stay between event days.

Plan your stay

Book Duck Creek Village Inn and make this event part of a Southern Utah getaway.