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Pitchblack Playback - Paul Simon ‘Graceland’ 40th Anniversary

Pitchblack Playback - Paul Simon ‘Graceland’ 40th Anniversary

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Pitchblack Playback featuring Paul Simon’s ‘Graceland’ 40th Anniversary will be held on 13th September 2026, at the Glasgow Science Centre in Glasgow. The ticket price is £14 per person aged 13 and over.

Glasgow Science Centre partners with Pitchblack Playback to transform The Planetarium into a space for deep listening. For one night only on 13 September, immerse yourself in Paul Simon's iconic 'Graceland' at Pitchblack Playback's listening session in the dark, celebrating the album's 40th anniversary. Hear this stunning record played loud in uncompressed full-resolution audio on our powerful planetarium sound system. No phones; no talking; no signing; no distractions; just you and the music. Pitchblack Playback sessions have been described as: "This sounds great” — Rick Rubin "A fabulous idea" — Jay Kay, Jamiroquai "The optimal way to listen to an album" — Max Richter "This might just be my favourite new thing to do" — Nihal, BBC Radio 5 Live Your ticket includes a recycled cotton Pitchblack Playback eye mask, enhancing the darkness of the Planetarium experience. As recommended by The Guardian, What Hi-Fi?, GQ, Time Out, FT Weekend and BBC 6 Music. *Please arrive by event start time as latecomers will not be admitted and refunds will not be offered*

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Pitchblack Playback - Paul Simon ‘Graceland’ 40th Anniversary takes place on Sunday, 13 September 2026 at 18:30.

Pitchblack Playback - Paul Simon ‘Graceland’ 40th Anniversary is held at Glasgow Science Centre in Glasgow (50 Pacific Quay, Glasgow South Side G51 1EA).

Paul Simon is performing at Pitchblack Playback - Paul Simon ‘Graceland’ 40th Anniversary.

Tickets for Pitchblack Playback - Paul Simon ‘Graceland’ 40th Anniversary can be booked via glasgowsciencecentre.org using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.