Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

Renowned astrophysicist, author, and science communicator Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson will bring his captivating exploration of science, space, and the universe to San Jose Civic on Wednesday, February 10, 2027.

“Hope for Civilization” Inspired by Dr. Tyson’s bestselling book, Starry Messenger: Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization, here he offers a wake-up call to society that recasts some of the most discussed and debated topics of our times — war, politics, religion, truth, beauty, gender, race — each an artificial battlefield on the landscape of life, and returns them via a scientific lens that fosters accountability, wisdom, and especially peace in the service of civilization.

Tickets go on sale Friday, August 21 at 10 AM via Ticketmaster.