Aquarium After Dark 21+

New Themed Events!

Aquarium After Dark 21+ event is a great time to visit with your favorite group of friends or to plan a unique and memorable date night with someone special!

You and your guests are free to enjoy the Aquarium while experiencing sunset under the sea. Watch as the lights fade away as the sun falls below the horizon and the moon fills the sky. Use your neon glow stick to explore this serene twilight setting as you find out what the animals do after the lights go out in your Aquarium After Dark!

Tickets are $59.99 per person and include after-hours admission to Newport Aquarium beginning promptly at 7:30pm and ending at 11:00pm. Food stations, self-guided tour, animal meet & greets, games and more are also included with admission. Plus, Newport Aquarium Members receive a special discount.

Upcoming Dates:

• NEW DATE: Friday, August 22, 2025: SUMMER LUAU
• Friday, October 17, 2025: PUMPKIN BASH – Tickets Coming Soon

Tickets must be purchased in advance. Late arrivals may miss out on scheduled activities.

Aquarium After Dark 21+ Itinerary

7:15pm – 7:30pm
Guest Check-In

7:30pm
Explore Aquarium
Yard Games
Food Stations & Bars Open

7:30pm – 8:00pm
Animal Meet & Greet

9:00pm – 9:20pm
Animal Meet & Greet

9:30pm
Aquarium Twilight Tour
Scavenger Hunt
Dessert & Coffee Station Open

11:00pm
Event Concludes

Summer Luau

NEW DATE: Friday, August 22

Escape to a tropical paradise without leaving the Cincinnati area! Wear your favorite island attire, bask in the beach vibes and soak in the Aloha spirit when you visit for this exclusive Aquarium After Dark 21+ Summer Luau. Enjoy a barbecue-inspired menu, refreshing tropical cocktails, your favorite summer tunes and see “how low you can go” when you play the limbo rock. Plus, join in the fun and explore Shark Summer at the Shark Capital of the Midwest! Have a shark-tastic journey with a Shark Tracker adventure, where you'll discover dozens of sharks and rays—some you can even touch! Feel the thrill as you cross the world’s first Shark Bridge and explore the Shark Nursery. Don’t miss out! Get your tickets today!