Chris Hadfield: Navigating the New Space Age
- Date
- 14 November, 2026
- Start time:
- 19:30
- Venue Name
- Cambridge Corn Exchange
Description
What happens when space becomes the new economic frontier? Who controls the resources beyond our atmosphere? How will the coming space revolution transform life on Earth?
Join acclaimed astronaut, test pilot, spacewalker, spaceship commander, and best-selling author Chris Hadfield for a gripping journey through the fast-changing world of space innovation.
What’s happening above our heads is shaping our future below. As the new space race accelerates - driven by private enterprise, global powers, and shifting alliances - the stakes have never been higher.
Drawing on his time as commander of the International Space Station, his work with NASA, SpaceX, world governments, and King Charles III’s Astra Carta, Chris explores how lunar missions, satellite mega-constellations, and the $2 trillion space economy are transforming our planet's future.
Expect awe-inspiring visuals, rare behind-the-scenes insight, personal stories and a little music. Plus, your chance to ask Chris your own ‘stella’ questions in a live audience Q&A.
This is a unique opportunity to explore the new space age with one of its most trusted voices - and return to earth with your perspective forever changed.
Meet & Greet
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Please note: This is an optional add-on and does not include entry to the show. A separate ticket is required for admission.
Market House
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Book your table for a pre-show meal!Accessibility Information
If you would like to book accessible seating, your account with the Cambridge Corn Exchange must have a tag applied to it. Please email tickets@cambridge.gov.uk or call 01223 357851 (Mon-Fri 10am-5pm)* to request we add this tag to your account. Please read our access document in advance of booking to ensure the tickets you book are the most suitable.
Access to the box office
The Box Office for the Corn Exchange is called Cambridge Live Tickets and is located left of the venue, two doors down (next to the restaurant Steak & Honour.)
The Cambridge Live Tickets Box Office is currently closed, however, when there is a performance taking place the Box Office opens at 6pm (or an hour before a matinee starts) and closes half an hour after the start time (or until 9pm for standing performance.)
Here is a summary of Box Office features:
- Lowered kerb providing level access
- Automatic sliding doors to Box Office
- Large print seating plans
- A lowered counter
- An induction loop
- Wi-Fi
Audio Loop
There is an infra-red hearing enhancement system which can be used either with, or without a hearing aid. The system only works in the auditorium and balcony. The headphones and receiver can be obtained from the steward at the Customer Services Desk. No deposit is required but the stewards will ask for your name and seat number” There are 6 sets available which consist of, a headset, receiver and neck loop. There are certain areas within the auditorium where the system doesn’t work:- Rows S to Z, seats 1 to 8 (House Right), at the rear of the auditorium. Rows XF to XK Rows O to R, seats 1 to 4 Using the system with a hearing aid Headphones are attached to the receiver and then worn in a similar fashion to a personal stereo. For those customers with hearing aids without a T setting, we suggest using this system with headphones but removing your hearing aid whilst inside the auditorium. The loop should be placed around the customer’s neck and attached to the receiver. The receiver should remain uncovered at all times, in order to pick up the signal. They can use channels 0 - 4 to receive the sound. The volume can be controlled on the receiver. Using the system without a hearing aid The headphones should be attached to the receiver and worn in similar fashion to a personal stereo. The receiver should remain uncovered at all times, in order to pick up the signal. They can use channels 0 - 4 to receive the sound. The volume can be controlled on the receiver.
Wheelchair Access
Level Access and Automatic Doors (or No Doors)
Assistance Dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome at our venue.