A WINTER'S DREAM: A TRANS-SIBERIAN CHRISTMAS LASER EXPERIENCE
A Complete Holiday Journey Through Light, Magic, and Music

Multiple dates and times
The Dome at H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver BC V6J 3J9

A WINTER'S DREAM: A TRANS-SIBERIAN CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE

A tribute to the arena-rock Christmas phenomenon comes to Vancouver's most immersive laser venue—reimagined as a complete cinematic-to-symphonic holiday journey. From whimsical wonder to emotional storytelling to thunderous rock spectacle, this 52-minute experience takes you through the full spectrum of the holiday season in ways no traditional concert or film can match.

THE COMPLETE JOURNEY

Act I: Holiday Chaos & Joy (2 minutes)
Your evening begins with pure holiday mayhem. A spirited opening sequence sets the festive tone with playful minions-themed energy and humor—a perfect warm-up before the journey deepens. Think of it as the holiday party before the main event.

Act II: The Dream Collector (12 minutes)
The energy shifts as the dome transforms for an award-winning animated tale recognized at the 74th Venice Film Festival. In a forgotten corner of the world, an old man and his loyal dog live surrounded by discarded objects—a broken guitar, a torn baseball glove, a deflated soccer ball. These aren't just trash; they're abandoned dreams.

With quiet magic, the old man repairs each piece and returns it to its owner, reminding us that our dreams are worth cherishing. Whimsical, emotional, and visually stunning, this film gently draws you into a dreamlike state of wonder and nostalgia—the heart of what the holidays mean.

Selected for seven international film festivals including Venice, Busan, Stockholm, and Zurich. Winner of Best VR Content at the International Conference on Visual Entertainment.

Act III: Trans-Siberian Orchestra Laser Spectacle (38 minutes)
From reflection to celebration. The dome explodes with the full power of Trans-Siberian Orchestra's most iconic Christmas anthems, transformed into a 360° laser and light spectacular that rivals their legendary arena shows.

16 high-powered lasers dance across the 65-foot dome in perfect sync with thunderous guitars, soaring orchestral arrangements, and the symphonic heavy metal renditions that made TSO a global phenomenon. Atmospheric haze creates cathedral-like beams of light. 20,000 watts of Dolby Atmos sound surrounds you completely. This is TSO's Christmas magic unleashed in total immersion.

THE TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA LEGACY

Since 1996, TSO has redefined Christmas music. Founded by rock producer Paul O'Neill with members of legendary metal band Savatage, they built their vision on progressive rock giants like Pink Floyd, Queen, and The Who—creating rock operas that push boundaries further than anyone before.

10 million albums sold in the United States. 20 million concert tickets sold worldwide. Their iconic "Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24" has surpassed 100 million streams, cementing its status as a timeless holiday classic.

Their theatrical concerts are legendary for laser light shows, pyrotechnics, and visual effects that rival Broadway productions. Now Vancouver experiences a tribute to that magic in an entirely new format—intimate yet epic, with every seat surrounded by the show.

THE MUSIC

TSO's most beloved Christmas hits reimagined in lasers and full-dome light:

O Come All Ye Faithful
Promises to Keep
Christmas Dreams
First Snow
This Christmas Day
Wizards in Winter
A Mad Russian's Christmas
Christmas Canon
Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24
Requiem

Experience the marriage of classical Christmas carols with thunderous rock guitars, all synced to synchronized lasers dancing across a 65-foot dome.

THE LASER SYSTEM

Award-winning production by acclaimed laserist Michael Dunn, whose work spans the MTV Video Music Awards, global concert tours, and major planetarium installations. Winner of multiple International Laser Display Association awards and Laserist's Choice Brewster Awards.

Professional-grade system:
16 high-powered 6-watt RGB lasers
30,000 points per second (30K) scan rate for crystal-sharp graphics
Atmospheric haze creating cathedral-like beams of light

This is the same caliber of laser technology used in major concert tours and world-class planetarium installations—bringing arena-scale production values to an intimate immersive venue.

THE VENUE

Hosted in the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre Planetarium
65-foot diameter dome screen surrounding you completely
20,000 watts of high-output Dolby Atmos sound reinforcement
Climate-controlled seating

The Dome is an immersive entertainment production company specializing in awe-inspiring, transformative 360° multisensory experiences. The combination of art, music, visuals, and immersive tech evokes wonder, opens hearts and minds, and creates excitement.

This isn't a concert. It's not a regular planetarium show. It's an arena-scale Christmas spectacle reimagined for total 360° immersion.

Like any great holiday celebration, this experience takes you on an emotional journey. Start with laughter and joy. Move into reflection and wonder. End with explosive celebration and energy. Each segment flows naturally into the next, building to a spectacular crescendo that sends you out into the holiday season with renewed spirit.

The pacing is deliberate: gentle opening, contemplative middle, powerful finale. By the time the lasers fade and the final notes ring out, you've experienced the full emotional range of the holidays in under an hour.

WHAT MAKES THIS SPECIAL

Award-Winning Storytelling
The Dream Collector's seven international film festival selections including Venice Film Festival bring legitimate artistic credibility to the experience.

Professional-Grade Laser Programming
Created by Michael Dunn of FirstLight Laser Productions, a 20+ year veteran with international acclaim. Same tour-quality production seen at major concert venues and planetariums worldwide.

Immersive 360° Sound
Feel every note with 20,000 watts of Dolby Atmos surround sound. Thunderous guitars, soaring orchestral arrangements, and angelic vocals surround you from every direction.

Arena-Scale Production in an Intimate Venue
TSO is known for filling arenas with massive productions. The Dome brings that scale to an intimate 65-foot space where every seat is surrounded by the show.

Professional-Grade Laser Choreography
16 high-powered lasers with 30K scan rates produce sharp, dynamic visuals perfectly synced to the music, filling the venue with effects impossible on a flat stage.

Atmospheric Immersion
Theatrical haze transforms the dome into a cathedral of light and sound, creating breathtaking beams that move with the music.

THE EXPERIENCE

Total Runtime: 52 minutes
All ages welcome
Limited time—only during the holidays
Accessible Vancouver location
First-come, first-served seating
Climate-controlled venue
Contains atmospheric haze effects

PERFECT FOR

Families looking for a complete holiday experience beyond traditional activities. TSO fans who want to experience the music in a revolutionary new format. Anyone seeking something more memorable than another shopping trip or generic holiday movie. Date nights that combine romance, spectacle, and emotional depth. Groups who want a shared experience that sparks conversation afterward.

This works for all ages because it moves through different emotional registers. The opening brings smiles. The Dream Collector brings reflection. The TSO finale brings pure exhilaration.

VENUE DETAILS

H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
1100 Chestnut Street
Vanier Park
Vancouver, BC V6J 3J9

TICKET INFORMATION

Limited Holiday Season Engagement

Your ticket reserves venue capacity. Due to our limited capacity, when you purchase tickets, those spots are reserved exclusively for you and cannot be sold to other guests.

Flexible Rescheduling
Plans change—we understand. Use our self-service rescheduling system up to 1 hour before your showtime at:
www.tickettailor.com/self-service/thedome1

Important Policies:
All ticket sales are final
No refunds on scanned or unused tickets
Seating is first-come, first-served upon arrival (your ticket reserves capacity, not specific seats)
Missed shows require new ticket purchase—we cannot provide credits or refunds for no-shows
Self-service rescheduling closes 1 hour before showtime

Why these policies?
When you reserve your spot, we cannot resell that capacity to other guests. Our venue is limited, and your ticket purchase holds that space exclusively for you.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Combine your visit with:
The Gordon MacMillan Southam Observatory (weather permitting)
Museum of Vancouver (nearby in Vanier Park)
Vancouver Maritime Museum (adjacent)
Beautiful Vanier Park waterfront

Make it a full evening of exploration and holiday wonder.

EXPERIENCE THE HOLIDAYS LIKE NEVER BEFORE.
LAUGHTER. WONDER. CELEBRATION.
A COMPLETE JOURNEY IN 52 MINUTES.

Need help? Contact event organizer
Visit: domevancouver.com
Email: info@domevancouver.com

See trailer below
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkHq-ho_6Fs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFDAEb2Mpto