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Polar Express 3D

All aboard for The Polar Express 3D this Christmas in IMAX at Glasgow Science Centre!

Polar Express 3D

About Polar Express 3D

6th December 2025
7th December 2025
13th December 2025
plus 1 more date(s), see below for more info
See event website for details
Glasgow Science Centre
50 Pacific Quay, Glasgow South Side G51 1EA
£7.50
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Family festive favourite and modern classic, The Polar Express revolves around Billy who longs to believe in Santa Claus but finds it quite difficult to do so. This all changes, however, on Christmas Eve, when he embarks on a magical train journey that takes him and a group of other lucky children to the North Pole for a visit with Santa.

Seating for The Polar Express 3D is unallocated. For those with accessibility needs please book tickets and then email imaxtheatre@gsc.org.uk to reserve accessible seating.

Additional Dates: 07 December 2025, 13 December 2025, 14 December 2025

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