This new, immersive exhibit in Toronto takes Pink Floyd fans on a journey through space and time – NOW Toronto

There’s a new, immersive audiovisual exhibit in Toronto that takes visitors on a journey through Pink Floyd’s iconic album, The Dark Side of the Moon.

Presented by Montreal’s NEST Immersion, “The Dark Side of the Moon: An Immersive Audiovisual Experience” transforms the rock band’s legendary album into a multi-sensory experience to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

Visitors will be under the guise of a state-of-the-art dome which uses advanced technology to make attendees feel one with the music. Creative Director of NEST Immersion Sean Caruso says his team has brought this exhibit to Toronto following a successful debut in Montreal.

“We’ve been doing this since 2015 in Montreal…In Montreal, we have several projection domes like this in Montreal that are dedicated to artistic research, creation, exploration, everything is R&D around full dome and immersion. I would say in Toronto, it’s rare that we see a dome like this that’s dedicated to presenting an immersive work,” he said in an interview with Now Toronto on Thursday.

Caruso says visitors will be able to feel the literal sensation of moving within the dome. He describes this movement as vection. 

“…It’s quite powerful. It’s quite powerful in an experience. You are in the middle of the narrative. The people are in the middle of the experience,” he said.

In addition to the motion, he says that he hopes visitors will appreciate the exceptional 360° visuals as well. The visuals are crafted by NSC Creative studio with Aubrey Powell and blends futuristic visions with nostalgic nods to Pink Floyd’s retro iconography.

“We’re not talking just projecting lasers in the dome, because I’ve done this in the past…Now, we have real 3D animations, properly rendered, that the audience really has the sensation of moving within the environment,” he explained.

Lastly, Caruso shared why this exhibit is a testament to the band’s enduring legacy and unwavering spirit. 

“Pink Floyd has had an international impact in terms of their reach musically over the generations. We’re talking about from 1973 until 2023 when they decided to launch this project. I’m glad that we’re able to present this here in Toronto, to let people experience it inside of a dome,” he said. 

Visitors can check out the Pink Floyd immersive audiovisual experience at the Civilian House of Cannabis in downtown Toronto. Tickets are $27 each. The exhibit is open from 11 a.m to 11 p.m.