Arts & Culture
Published: January 30, 2025 | Updated: 30th January 2025
British astronaut Tim Peake is set to bring the awe and wonder of space travel past, present and future to Fareham this October following his hugely popular debut tour.
Astronauts: The Quest to Explore Space will see Tim share archive footage of astronauts throughout history as he brings their stories to life at Fareham Live, the town’s 800-capacity venue opened last October.
“It seems like yesterday I was launching to space, and I still hold the very deep honour and excitement of that day very close,” said Tim.
“Being able to tour the country with a special show like The Quest to Explore Space, where I can share just a small taste of what I experienced as an astronaut – reliving my own journey and sharing stories from those groundbreaking moments in space exploration – is absolutely fantastic.
“I hope the stories I share will give people a special insight into the magic of space and continue to inspire generations of future space explorers.”
Tim joined the European Space Agency (ESA) in 2009 after an 18-year career in the army – making history in December 2015 as the first British astronaut to visit the International Space Station.
He retired from the ESA in 2023 but has continued to work with them and the UK Space Agency as an ambassador for space to inspire young people to follow careers in science, technology, engineering and maths.
His latest tour is set to explore what spaceflight is really like – living in weightlessness, the years of training, the unique dangers and the unexpected moments of humour.
