Celebrate the Apollo 11 Moon Landing at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Moon Festival!
- Alastair Mac
- Jul 16
- 3 min read
Enjoy a weekend of vintage photo ops, comedy with Astro & Orbit, Apollo to Artemis presentations, and a pyrotechnics shows on July 17 and 18.
Relive the excitement of 1969 and look ahead to humanity’s next era of lunar exploration during Moon Festival 2026 at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on the Space Coast.
The Moon Festival began as a tribute to the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11—the mission that first carried Americans to the lunar surface, and while that legendary moment still inspires, this year Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is also celebrate NASA’s Artemis II mission and its historic lunar flyby.
Join the popular visitor attraction in Merritt Island, from Friday July 17 to Sunday, July 19 for a weekend of immersive experiences, vintage vibes, and bold visions of what’s next. From the triumphs of 1969 to the missions shaping our future, Moon Festival brings generations of “Moon Joy” together.
Weekend Highlights:
Vintage Photo Ops: Capture the moment in your best vintage attire with themed photo stations throughout the complex
Live Performances: Enjoy music by The Vocalitas, a swing-era and mid-century a cappella group
Interactive Activities in Atlantis: Create your own Orion splashdown capsule, design tin foil hats, and color your way through space history
Lunar Rover Photo Ops: Snap a picture with the lunar rover at the Apollo/Saturn V Center
Apollo to Artemis Presentations: Listen to expert-led talks on NASA’s Artemis Campaign and our return to the Moon at 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm
Salute to America pyrotechnics show to end the day on Friday and Saturday night
Summer Nights Limited Admission Ticket
Enjoy summer evening experiences at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex without committing to a full day, incuding this weekend's Moon Festival!
The Summer Nights Limited Admission Ticket lets you enter the visitor complex beginning at 4 pm, giving you access to a cooler, more relaxed experience during select Celebrating U.S.A. event days. It’s the perfect option for after-work visits, spontaneous plans, or guests who can’t fit a full daytime visit into their schedule.
Summer Nights Limited Admission is available on select nights only: July 17, and July 18.
Know Before You Go:
The Moon Festival’s evening pyrotechnics on July 17 and 18 are available to guests with the Summer Nights Limited Admission Ticket and those with regular, full-day admission.
Entry is after the conclusion of the Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour. The bus tour, as well as access to the Apollo/Saturn V Center and The Gantry at LC-39 are not included.
Operating hours of attractions, dining venues, and retail stores vary by location throughout the evening.
The visitor complex is open until 9 pm on the evenings of July 17, and 18 only.
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