National Geographic Live
Join us for a three-part National Geographic Live Speaker Series where international explorers share behind-the-scenes stories and stunning visuals that ignite curiosity and spark real-world impact. Hear first-hand from fearless explorers and pioneering scientists about their breathtaking adventures, incredible discoveries, and dedication to protecting the world’s wildlife.
Complete series* – $125 ($105 Explore members and above) – Recommended experience!
Single event – $45 ($39 Explore members and above)
To receive the complete series discount, please add all three events to your cart.
Nat Geo Live events will take place in The Hoglund Foundation Theater.
*Tickets are non-refundable. Series packages must be purchased in one transaction. Member series discount will only apply if membership is valid through the 2025 Nat Geo Season OR if enrolled in auto-renew.
2026 Series Lineup
Life on the Move
Lucy Hawkes | Physiological Ecologist
February 25, 2026 | 6:30-8pm
Every year, billions of animals migrate in search of food, water, or a mate. We go on assignment in the U.K. with ecologist and National Geographic Explorer Lucy Hawkes as she investigates some of the most astonishing stories of animal perseverance. Along the way, meet the unexpected fish, mammals, and birds that qualify as the greatest animal athletes and trace their massive migrations across the globe.
The Quest for the Boiling River
Andrés Ruzo | Geothermal Scientist
May 13, 2026 | 6:30-8pm
Hot springs, volcanoes, and other fiery portals to the Earth’s core have stoked fear and awe since the earliest humans. When geothermal scientist and National Geographic Explorer Andrés Ruzo heard a family story about a river that boils, he decided to investigate. We go on assignment into the Peruvian jungle to find this one-of-a-kind place, document its source, and meet the people who hold it sacred.
Chasing Monarchs
Jaime Rojo | Photographer
September 30, 2026 | 6:30-8pm
Fifty years after the startling discovery that monarch butterflies spend winters in the forests of Mexico, photographer and National Geographic Explorer Jaime Rojo reveals this winged wonder of the insect world in new ways with never-before-seen visuals. Tag along with conservationists and citizen scientists who are helping this species avoid catastrophic threats, all through Jaime’s beautiful photos and videos.
