WORLDS® presents:
A celebration of life
Beautifica 360 - Des Moines, IA
The Star Theater Planetarium, Science Center of Iowa

From WORLDS®, the creators of record-breaking Mesmerica, comes Beautifica 360 — a journey like no other.
Breathtaking worlds of light and sound come alive in this 360° dome experience.
Designed to spark joy, lose yourself in mesmerizing constellations and ethereal landscapes
that’ll stay with you long after the night is over.
Created by visionary composer James Hood and acclaimed immersive artists,
Beautifica is the perfect date night or a unique evening with loved ones.
Everyone sees something unique in this euphoric journey.
So, where will it take you?
A Multi-Sensory 360° Adventure
Unlike Anything You’ve Experienced.
From the visionary mind of James Hood, discover a seated, multi-sensory 360° dome experience unlike anything else.
With surround soundscapes and mind-bending visuals that envelop you under an immersive dome, you won’t want to miss this limited-time spectacle audiences have called "sensational", "euphoric", and "singularly magnificent."
James Hood
The Artist Behind Beautifica
Celebrated as a versatile musical pioneer, Grammy-nominated artist James Hood is known for his groundbreaking work, and multi-sensory projects blending music and art.
His extensive musical résumé includes drumming for The Pretenders, more than two decades as the creative force behind the visionary ambient act Moodswings, and a wide array of production and soundtrack projects.
Before Beautifica, Hood transformed the world of immersive artistic experiences with Mesmerica 360, the record-breaking experience that continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
A Worldwide Sensation
This 'awe-inspiring' show with over 400,000 tickets sold.
The world of Beautifica has been experienced as a unique pop-up journey in cities near and far.
From CULTVR LAB in Cardiff to the Houston Museum of Natural Science, audiences worldwide have been raving about this unforgettable journey.
Check out videos from @acoupleofbites and @theashleynez and @mommspiration — for a few reviews from Beautifica fans.
Venue Information
Star Theater Planetarium at Science Center of Iowa
The Science Center of Iowa engages and inspires Iowans along their journey of lifelong science learning. The 110,000-sq. ft. facility located in Downtown Des Moines features dynamic experience platforms, large format theaters and daily interactive science demonstrations, including the NAEYC-accredited SCI Preschool. The Science Center of Iowa also provides educational outreach programs across the state of Iowa.
The Star Theater Planetarium promises an experience that's both entertaining and educational. With a 50-foot, 360-degree domed screen, this is the largest and most advanced planetarium in the state of Iowa!


