Watch hundreds of animated drone lights tell an extraordinary story from the dawn of time in a captivating new stadium experience for all the family.
Experience the very latest in creative entertainment with an epic celebration of life on earth told through hundreds of animated drones. Witness the recreation of monumental moments in history - from the Big Bang and reign of the dinosaurs right through to the modern day moon landings and life as it is today. Expect cutting edge technology and immersive storytelling of epic proportions, in a brand-new narrated show with a powerful cinematic soundtrack.
Have an unforgettable time with your friends and family. Enjoy magic in the sky, local food and drink from the food village and a world-class stadium experience at Utilita Bowl where every seat is a front row view to the world’s biggest stage – the sky.
Show timings
Evolution, the drone light show will take place at Utilita Bowl, Southampton. Doors will open 2 hours prior to the show so that you can enjoy the food and preshow build up.
What to expect
Please see Evolution FAQs for information on accessibility, weather-related rescheduling and more frequently asked questions.
Age restrictions: 0+
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Adult
(aged 18+)
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£24
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Adult + child under 3
(under 3s go free, sat on adult’s lap)
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£24
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Child
(aged 3 and over)
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£19
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Concession
(Student | Over 65 | Armed forces | Bluelight card holder (ID required))
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£19
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Concession + child under 3
(under 3s go free, sat on adult’s lap)
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£19
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Companion | Carer
(registered carer ID required, please refer to FAQs)
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Free
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Wheelchair | |
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Wheelchair user adult
(aged 18+)
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£24
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Wheelchair user child
(aged 3 and over)
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£19
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Wheelchair companion | |
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Companion | Carer
(registered carer ID required, please refer to FAQs)
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Free
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Brilliant event although wish it was longer. Could have watched it for another 20 minutes easily.
Went for my daughter’s birthday and enjoyed it very much.
This drone light show was mind-blowing! Absolutely amazing, well done to the team behind this.
I went with my Daughter, 10 year old Grandson and his friend. It was cold but dry so
great for...
Brilliant event although wish it was longer. Could have watched it for another 20 minutes easily.
Went for my daughter’s birthday and enjoyed it very much.
This drone light show was mind-blowing! Absolutely amazing, well done to the team behind this.
Great evening out
It was nice.
I went with my Daughter, 10 year old Grandson and his friend. It was cold but dry so
great for the drones. We had food and drinks from the various stalls, which were
great but expensive. The DJ's and the music beforehand were great as was the pre
drone racing. The light show was very cleverly done and the 3d effect of the stages of
evolution were brilliant along with the voice over. It wasn't just for kids as loads of adults
went on their own. Very busy but well organised.
Nice experience for first time.
The show was very interesting and very good
Wonderful.. But too short...
The show was amazing
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Just spectacular!! I can’t believe I didn’t know about this show before! My son put it best “it’s like magic Mum”! A show not to be missed
This event was very well organised and made a pleasant change from firework displays.
It was so amazing it left us wanting more.
This was absolutely brilliant. We'll certainly jump at the chance to do it again. So creative and such a wonderful narrative to go along with the show. Great family night out.
I wanted the show to last longer
Great show with some excellent images portrayed through drones
Incredible experience
My first drone show. Really enjoyed it
Amazing
Mesmerising, I've only ever seen drones on TV and to sit and watch them in person was wonderful. I could have watched them for hours. The images they created and the music and narration was all excellent. Definitely will go to another.
had a great evening thank you
Fantastic family event, the children loved it very captivating
Fun for all the family and very well put together.
Unique experience, educational, kids had fun and concentrating at the same time. Will do it again and definitely recommend to friends and family!
Brilliant show, very enjoyable.
Spectacular and mesmerising display. It was nice to socialise with friends beforehand too with a good mix of street food and accessible bar
First time attending this show and was really happy with the experience. would highly recommend.
Excellent show
Absolutely incredible!!
Fantastic night out, better than a firework display
Really well organised there were a lot of people there but there was not queue to get in really good night
Was very good
We were a party of 7 mixed age groups. We all enjoyed the show very much but said we’d have liked it to be a little longer . The presentation and content was fantastic
Amazing! My first drone show and my expectations have been set very high. I can't wait to see more!
Were nice show!
Very enjoyable
Fantastic family event
Amazing event, would recommend to anyone wanting to see something a little different.
Absolutely amazing show
Superb, definitely will be watching again
Great show - very clever. I would highly recommend this.
Absolutely amazing!
An excellent time was had by all my family, thank you!
Not really knowing what to expect, we found it very interesting and enjoyable. Not sure younger children would have understood the message but seeing the drone display was brilliant. Children would really enjoy just seeing the show. Adults enjoyed seeing the show and understood the narrative.
We really enjoyed this event. It was a great evening out.
What an amazing show and storytelling absolutely loved every moment. Would definitely go again and recommend to others.
Innovative, sensational and technology at its best fabulous!!!!
Absolutely fantastic, wouldn’t think twice about going again
What a brilliant show, it was informative too, a brilliant concept for youngsters to learn about evolution, I just wish it could have lasted a bit longer. Would highly recommend 👏🤩
Brilliant show and better than fireworks
Absolutely fantastic. Awesome show. Easy to understand for children. Definitely recommend for all ages
I didnt know what to expect as have never been to something like this before but was surprised how good it was. My daughter and granddaughter loved it too. Only wish it had gone on for longer.
Fantastic event, the main show was both captivating and very informative. The drown racing, whilst ok, did not really add to the event. Overall though, I would highly recommend for all the family.
It exceeded all expectations! Fantastic display.
Great show, a story from beginning to end, with precision drones
We took our family so the age range was 9 to 75 years, and we all loved it.
Great display
Amazing Drone light show experience. Would go again.
Really enjoyed the evening. The show was amazing
Absolutely stunning experience
We really enjoyed it. It was very easy to get in and out from the venue on foot . Our granddaughter said was fantastic.
This is .y 1 st we ve been and I really enjoyed it and if u r doing it next yr I will be ere again to watch well done to u all for the show it was out of this world
Good evening out.
Very well organised. Myself and my 10 year old loved it and would go again.
Brilliant show , amazing drones can’t wait to see another ,would recommend
Have always wanted to see a drone show & this didn't disappoint from the racing at the beginning to the main event. It was so very cleverly done & I liked that there was a story / commentary. Would absolutely see again & recommend
Mesmerising! We now prefer these to fireworks!
Great fun
It was incredible! Otherworldly. I want to go again and again!
Was a really fun evening and the show itself was amazing. Would definitely recommend
It was good, enjoyed with the family
Well organised. Good venue. Fascinating show. Great, clear narrative and music. The creatures created were so clear and clever. I would recommend to all age groups.
Excellent, Excellent, Excellent
Quality production, Education and interesting for children and Adults alike
Cannot wait for the next drone event
Amazing drone display
The whole experience was extremely well organized and amazing 👍
Excellent experience from start to finish. The only issue was that it was too short.
I took my son and my parents to see the light show last night. We had a wonderful time! Would definitely recommend. Only thing I would say negatively is that the sound affects where too loud and my son was scared, just wish I had bought his ear defenders! My fault really. There were lots of food choices before the show and the staff were all very friendly! X
First experience like it and thought it was fabulous. Had lovely story if evolution and taking care of earth and each other to good alongside. Daughter wants to show allnthe kids at school.
Amazing and would do it again
What a fun show. The warm up race was good fun getting everyone in the mood. I loved the story telling the drones were amazing.
The main show was spectacular. The drone racing was a bit underwhelming but the children seemed to enjoy it
Kids loved it. Great sound effects to match the visuals.
Excellent Show would definitely see that again
Amazing show
What a great night. The Evolution drone display was superb. Thoroughly enjoyed by two adults and two teens. My only complaint is that it was too short! Loved it
Very enjoyable and creative
A very novel innovative show that we enjoyed immensely.
Quite superb, educational as well as entertaining.
Great new experience. Family enjoyed it.
I really enjoy drone shows. The thought and effort in these shows are amazing. It's great how they do a whole show and presentation about our planet and universe. They make amazing shapes with the drones including planets, animals and even dinosaurs. Definitely worth a trip.
Was fantastic. So creative
Excellent show very educational as well as amazing ,we enjoyed it well worth seeing
This was a wonderful evening. We are looking forward to another one, fingers crossed there will be another.
Amazing experience! Just wish it was a little longer. We thought it would be more music orientated but it was incredible!
We saw this advertised on the day and bought last minute tickets. So pleased to have seen a drone show, a great alternative to fireworks to my noise sensitive daughter. We liked that it told a story too.
Really enjoyed the show
Great experience in a perfect location. Loved every minute of it.
The show was our first experience of drone light show. It was a unique experience to see the story of evolution in 3 D through drones. This form of entertainment has huge potential as more contents are created for presentation through drone lights
Had a fantastic evening! Shame it wasn't a little longer, but will book for next year!
My family and I loved the drone show, we would have loved a longer show but what we saw was brilliant!
Fantastic drone presentation. Would have liked to see a bit more. Whole thing from booking to communication and organisation at the stadium were first class.
Magical! Absolutely loved it!
Really impressed, the hosts were really fun and the show was amazing
Mind blowing.
Fantastic show! Would definitely go again.
The main show was really excellent and very interesting! The giant dinosaurs were amazing and I learnt some new things during the show. The pre show wasn’t so great but the audience participation was fun. All in all it was a fun evening would definitely book again next year if it was on again!
Mesmerising and fascinating to watch. Much better than a firework display.
It was an experience not to be missed and can't wait for next year's
Fantastic show! Fireworks are now so “last century”!
I thought this would be fun, maybe pretty, but was not prepared for the sheer wonder of the whole experience. I was enthralled from start to finish. It felt like it had lasted for 15 minutes, but actually went on for twice that. I could have gladly watched it all again today as well because everything about this show was wonderful, and I would recommend it to anyone. Bravo.
Excellent show,will definitely book again
Amazing show blown away by the creativity & what a spectacular event
Great experience, the main event was mind boggling and one of the best shows / events that I’ve seen this year. A creative art that when performed is a wonder to watch. A great family time and perfect location. I would love to attend next year - we can’t wait to see the new theme!
A fantastic show, thoroughly entertaining, a great evening!
Amazing show, great to watch for both adults and kids
Great evening for all the family. Good audience participation..
A joyful experience
Just breathtaking & left feeling so chilled & happy. Soooo clever!
The family really enjoyed the show including the children 10 and 14.
Great show, alternative to fireworks
It was amazing , the whole thing was set up right, there was plenty of host around to ask for help or information, was well organised. BUT the show it self it was so amazing, very educating and very creative. Me and little one loved it and we can’t wait to experience it again, thank you all
Mesmerising no idea how they control the drones so brilliantly fun for all the family
Please do this every year!!
My husband and i really enjoyed the show. It was different to anything we'd been to see before so didn't know what to expect but we're so glad we came along. We would definitely go again.
There was nothing to dislike. The training that must of gone into it making it all I can say is amazing.
Excellent show!
Loved it ! such a clever way to tell the story of evolution how we began to where we are now! Only criticism I have is I felt it could’ve been a little longer but still unlike anything I’ve seen before ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Great display
It was good fun
So clever!
First time at a drome show. Thought it was brilliant.
It was absolutely amazing,we all loved it,it was much better than we was expecting thank you so very muchly
It was amazing!!
Amazing!
Very well organised from the booking process, communications and at the event. Was a really entertaining and different evening, highly recommended!
My family and I really enjoyed Evolution. The show was exciting and beautiful.
Looking forward to the next one!
I would recommend this event to anyone with family great atmosphere and lovely place where it was. I would happily watch this event again it was that brilliant. The kids loved and they was amazed
Excellent show, amazing
Really enjoyed the show. Can't wait to see it again
The whole show from start to finish was absolutely amazing. Highly recommended.
We had a great night. The show was absolutely amazing. It could do with being a bit longer but when you consider the amount of work involved I can understand it being the length of time that it is. I would recommend seeing it. 👍
Like nothing I've seen before!
Fantastic, wish would do this instead of fireworks displays on bonfire night!
Amazing to see hundreds of drones making these perfect giant shapes despite fairly windy conditions. Amazing
We weren’t sure what to expect but really enjoyed it, so very clever
I booked for 10 of us to go. Mixed ages from 75 down to 15. All thoroughly enjoyed it. The 15 year old doesn't usually want to leave his gaming computer so big result there. We also had a Guide Dog puppy in training with us and all staff were incredibly helpful with that.
We really loved it, whoever came up with the idea, well done! 5 stars
Amazing show, with a great story! Would definitely recommend
Throughly enjoyed the drone show, was mesmerising! Would highly recommend to friends
Absolutely amazing.
Unlike anything we’ve seen before. Captivatingly creative
Very creative & relaistic 3D forms in the sky from the many drones
Breathtaking and spectacular! Can’t wait for a next one!
A superb event for the whole family.
We thoroughly enjoyed the event. Great to have a story, music and a narrative
Absolutely stunning and our minds were blown with the capabilities of ariel displays using drones. Looking forward to the next one.
Really original concept. Kept my attention throughout and my teenagers were engaged too. A little short maybe. I liked the buildup to the show which created a sense of anticipation. I can imagine that this new entertainment art form will become very popular. Massive congratulations to you all for your pioneering work. Wishing you great success in the future.
It was my sons 14th birthday and he loved it
Better than fireworks. A geat new experience.
Breathtaking!
Was fantastic, organisers were really helpful
Brilliantly choreographed and a very enjoyable experience. Would definitely go and see another show in future.
A very entertaining evening, certainly would go again.
Spectacular show. Thoroughly enjoyable experience for three generations of our family.
Fantastic experience. Very imaginative. Better alternative to fireworks.
Much better than I had expected, great storyline with music. 9 yrs old grandson was most impressed Thank you.
The kids thought it was fantastic and the adults too ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
An absolutely breathtaking experience!
Brilliant night, very creative and well executed. Looking forward to seeing another show
I thought the drone show was amazing especially when the characters moved as if they were in 3D! Very informative with a wow factor!
Great event and setting. Thoughtful choreography set to a meaningful story line that gave it clear structure but remained fun and innovative.
Spectacular performance, well organised and great communication. Thanks for such a memorable evening.
The show was speachless, amazing time . Loved it
It was something different, the children enjoyed the experience, we would visit again. Great value for money compared to other family events.
Wasn't too sure about this experience initially but I'm so glad I went. My daughter accompanied me and we were both very pleasantly surprised. Quite emotive actually.
Fantastic experience, my grandson loved it (so did I)❤️
Very exciting to watch, well choreographed. Would have liked more figures, but the shark, dinosaur head and turtle, were outstanding...
I would definitely recommend this show.
Great night out, an absolutely magical and mesmerising experience. Well hosted and a generally really good night
Well organised. Friendly helpful venue staff. Of interest for all ages
So well organised. Great story and amazing show
A..mazing
Family of 4, 2 adults kids.
We all had a lovely time our kids said it was fantastic.
I hear people moaning the Drone Light Show wasn't long enough, personally I thought it was just right.
Would definitely book again.
Superbly done and a technical marvel
Really enjoyed the food variety before the show. It was a magical experience for us it was the first time we’ve seen anything like this. A big thank you to all that was involved in putting on a spectacular show .
Great show for grown ups and little ones. The story line was very interesting and the drones were amazing.
It was thoroughly amazing and more than we expected. The narration was perfect and the drones were brilliant. We said we'd rather watch that than a firework display of any quality or quantity. Thank you very much.
We had an amazing evening from start to finish, everyone was there to help and guide us and all were good humoured, the Drones were amazing and well executed, the time went so quickly, we left wanting more!!!
It was really interesting to hear a little about how the drone show was created and an overview of how the whole process comes together.
We also enjoyed the 3D element- for example, the T-Rex head that rotated as the jaw opened and closed - brilliant !
An excellent show - must watch!
100% worth your money - the narrative of the story with the light effects and of course the star of the show - the drones!! A brilliant revolutionary idea- 100% recommend and will go again! Great location as visibility of the drones was perfect and it was something unique that I’ve seen for the first time. Brilliant job to the creators celestial for the concept! A fab day out for family and highly recommend. 5 ⭐️
Looking forward to enjoying more events with Yuup.
Awsome atmosphere
Absolutely magical. Spectacular show
Quote from my husband ‘That was one of the best things I have ever seen in my life!’
Myself and my partner really enjoyed this event.. and would definitely recommend and go again. Thank you to all involved
Brilliant 👏
Absolutely stunning! We loved it!
Had an amazing evening at the drone show. Was a great story, engaging and spectacular. The kids absolutely loved every minute of it. Would highly recommend.
Really enjoyed the show. Beautiful creations made telling a story. Good venue and great communication from the company about the event.
Excellent show, brilliant concept, fun for all the family. Only let down was the weather was a bit cold 🤦🏾♀️
It was a very impressive, something different which we have never seen before and I thought it was brilliant 🤩
Excellent event, definitely recommend. My boys loved it
We loved it. Would love to see another show!
Brilliant night. Thoroughly enjoyable
We loved it. Amazing show! 👏
Took my grandchildren and they were blown away - thanks.
Everything was perfect,it was simply amazing!
This was an exceptional experiance I would highly recommend this to anyone that get's the chance to go.
I'm so looking forward to the next one !!
Absolutely fantastic. Loved every minute of the drone light show
Thoroughly enjoyed, the drones were visible wherever you sat, not seen anything like it before, would definitely see them again.
Ensure you bring your QR code ticket and allow plenty of time to get through the gates
We encourage use of public transport to reach the venue. For more information on all travel options see Evolution FAQs
The main public entrance gate for all blocks is located via West Gate. For those using Blue Badge parking entry via East Gate is recommended.
Evolution is brought to you in Southampton by a collaboration between Celestial, Yuup and Utilita Bowl Stadium.
About Celestial
Celestial has a reputation as one of the top drone show companies in the world and has consistently delivered super-premium shows for some of the biggest names, including Eurovision, Amazon Prime’s Lord of the Rings, London New Year’s Eve, Manchester City soccer club and many more.
About Yuup
Yuup, the local experiences company, helps people find and book exciting things to do in their community. Yuup has earned a reputation for curating unique experiences for everyone to enjoy, building a place where people follow their passions, create memories, and discover things that make life awesome.
About Utilita Bowl Stadium
Utilita Bowl is the South Coast’s premier international cricket, music and leisure destination.
The venue offers unrivalled facilities including the 178-bedroom Hilton Southampton – Utilita Bowl, luxurious eforea spa, BEEFY’s by Lord Botham restaurant and extensive meeting and event space, as well as an 18-hole golf course, Boundary Lakes.
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