Professor Brian Cox at Mahaffey Theater at Mahaffey Theater

This is far from a typical college lecture! What's coming to Mahaffey Theater At The Duke Energy Center for the Arts on Sunday 22nd November 2026 is an event designed to challenge perspectives and spark discussion. As part of his ambitious Emergence World Tour, renowned physicist and BBC presenter Professor Brian Cox will explore cosmology, biology, philosophy and history through a stunning multimedia experience featuring advanced LED screens, sound and lights. It's the type of event that you finish knowing it was worth attending, even if your head's still spinning a bit! Professor Brian Cox will present ideas and viewpoints across numerous topics. In this format, the part of the event that often generates the most anticipation among guests is the Q&A session, which usually takes place at the very end.