A STARRY NIGHT SOIRÉE…
Welcome to an evening of stars, spirits, and storytelling.
Galileo’s Glass is a private, all-inclusive stargazing and cocktail experience brought right to your backyard. Guided by your personal astronomer, you’ll look through a high-powered telescope to observe planets, stars, and deep sky objects, all while sipping expertly crafted cocktails served in elegant glassware.
But this is more than just a view through the telescope lens. Over the course of the night, you'll journey through 2,500 years of human history; from the philosophers of ancient Greece to the artists of the Renaissance to the scientists of the Enlightenment and beyond. Weaving together mythology, philosophy, astronomy, and art, this is a tour designed to spark wonder in every guest, whether you're a lifelong space nerd or simply curious.
We bring everything: the telescope, spirits, glassware and ice. All you need to bring is your curiosity (and maybe a jacket).
HOW IT WORKS
1. Planning Your Night
After your booking request, we’ll get in touch to learn more about your occasion. Whether it’s a birthday, a date night, or just a reason to sip cocktails with friends. We’ll also ask about your space, your guest count, and your preferred cocktails. You’re welcome to tweak any aspect of the experience up to 7 days before your booking.
2. Weather & Confirmation
Because we rely on clear skies, we’ll check in with you at midday on the day of the event to confirm if the experience is going ahead.
If the weather is rainy or stormy, you’ll receive a full refund or the option to reschedule.
If it’s cloudy, the choice is yours. We can proceed with the cocktail and storytelling experience as planned and hope for a break in the clouds, or you can choose to receive a refund or reschedule.
3. On the Day
We’ll arrive one hour before the scheduled start time to set everything up. All you need to do is relax, get comfortable, and enjoy the evening ahead.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Premium Cocktails
Hand-crafted drinks using top-shelf spirits, in elegant glassware. Non-alcoholic options available
Glassware & Tools
Premium barware and a fully equipped mobile bar, brought to your backyard
Telescope Setup
Powerful telescope with automatic tracking aligned to show the Moon, planets or deep sky objects based on the night
Ice & Ingredients
Every cocktail made fresh on-site, with homemade syrups and garnishes prepared for the night
Expert Guided Tour
A guided journey through the skies led by an experienced astronomer
Capture the Night
Using our smartphone telescope attachment, photograph the Moon, planets or deep sky objects, and take those images home with you.
PRIVATE EXPERIENCES
Intimate, guided evenings under the stars. Designed for up to 10 guests.
Starlight Soirée
A refined introduction to cocktails and the cosmos
1.5-hour guided stargazing experience
Two premium cocktails per guest
Glassware, telescope, spirits, setup & clean up included
From $600
The Galileo Experience
A deeper, more immersive evening under the stars
2-hour guided stargazing experience
Three premium cocktails per guest
Glassware, telescope, spirits, setup & clean up included
From $800
While the above reflect our most popular private formats, every Galileo's Glass evening is thoughtfully tailored to the night, the setting, and the people attending. We'll fine-tune the pacing, storytelling, and cocktail selection to suit your space and preferences, while preserving the intimacy that defines the experience.
Tell us a little about your event and we’ll take care of the rest.
PRIVATE EVENTS & CORPORATE
Celestial experiences designed for larger gatherings.
While the above experiences are designed as intimate, private evenings, Galileo's Glass is also available for larger celebrations, weddings, and corporate events.
These events are delivered in a different format, designed to create atmosphere and impact at scale, while preserving the essence of the Galileo's Glass experience. Think curated celestial cocktails, feature stargazing moments, and a focus on flow, atmosphere, and spectacle.
We work with:
Corporate events & team off-sites
Weddings & engagement celebrations
Milestone birthdays & private parties
Venues, rooftops & estate
Private event experiences are priced as a flat event fee, typically beginning from $3,500 depending on guest numbers, duration, and requirements.
Tell us about your event and we'll design a proposal to suit.
WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY
SOCIALS
CONTACT US
Every Galileo's Glass experience is tailored to you. Drop us a note with your occasion, rough guest count, and preferred dates. We'll take it from there and get back to you within 24 hours.
Currently servicing the Sydney Metropolitan area. Events outside this radius may be considered, please mention your location when you get in touch.