ASU Origins Project Tickets

The ASU Origins Project began in 2008 under the leadership of Lawrence Krauss at Arizona State University and quickly became a hub for exploring origins across cosmology, life, human origins, and cognition. Built on a broad public outreach mission, the project hosted dialogues and performances with world-renowned thinkers and artists, sharing ideas with a wide audience at venues such as ASU Gammage and the Tempe campus. In 2018, the Origins Project shifted under ASU’s Interplanetary Initiative, expanding into a broader space sciences and culture collaboration while preserving its spirit of public education and engagement.

Today, the Origins Project Foundation continues the tradition of public events, online education through the Origins Podcast, and travel adventures, including upcoming journeys like Bhutan 2025. You’ll find ongoing engagement across social media on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. This page highlights ASU Origins Project’s history, discography-style highlights from talks and performances, and information about upcoming tours and events in the city. We’ve got you covered—secure your seats and be part of the ongoing conversation about origins, science, and culture.

Biography & mission: Founded in 2008 by Lawrence Krauss at ASU, the Origins Project explored origins across cosmology, life, human evolution, and cognition with an emphasis on public outreach. The venture cultivated dialogues with prominent figures like Richard Dawkins, Stephen Hawking, Noam Chomsky, Alan Alda, and Liz Lerman, at venues including ASU Gammage and the Tempe campus. In 2018, the program integrated into ASU’s Interplanetary Initiative, broadening its scope to space sciences and culture while maintaining a commitment to public discourse.

Discography highlights: The project is known for its rich program of talks, debates, and performances rather than a traditional music discography. Highlights include long-form conversations on the Origins Podcast with guests such as Neil deGrasse Tyson, Steven Pinker, and Ricky Gervais, available through the Origins Project Foundation online. These conversations continue to inspire audiences globally and serve as a resource for education and public understanding of science and culture.

Upcoming tours & events: The Origins Project Foundation runs public events and travels to engage communities, with notes like “New Events Coming Soon” as event calendars are updated. Expect lectures, debates, and performances that blend science communication with artistic expression. For the city audiences, we anticipate events that pair scientific exploration with cultural dialogue, often hosted at venues like universities, museums, and performing arts centers. Date to be announced for new appearances—watch closely for announcements and secure your seats when tickets become available.