Fifty-six years ago, the pilot episode “The Man Trap” debuted on a very special series, and the sci-fi genre - and fandom in general - has never been the same. In honor of the milestone event on September 8, 1966, Paramount+ unveiled an impressive list of exclusive content and global events that Trekkies can enjoy during their third annual event. Star Trek Day next month. Gene Roddenberrythe pivotal series introduced viewers to a world that championed diversity, inclusion, acceptance, and hope, and Paramount+ is committed to preserving that spirit while paying tribute to the franchise, its fans, and the people who made it special.

Starting at 3:00 pm ET on September 8, fans can tune in to a live stream of the celebration that will share live events taking place at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles with the world. This will include private conversations with each other featuring some of our favorite Star Trek series, exciting announcements and revelations - which is interesting considering how much we learned at SDCC last month. But that’s not all that happens during Star Trek Day! Paramount+ also revealed that there will be in-person events in key cities around the world including Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, London, Melbourne and Sao Paulo.

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Paramount+ will also use Star Trek Day to pay tribute Nichelle Nicholswho tragically died last month. In addition to being the woman who gave the world Uhuru Nyota and paved the way for better screen representation, Nichols had a storied career in NASA and the Civil Rights Movement. Her impact and influence will be remembered in a tribute video as part of a special day. Paramount+ will also run the #StarTrekUnitedGives campaign, in which the studio will donate $1 for every person who uses the hashtag on Twitter during Star Trek Day. Donations will be divided equally between charities that do real work to protect diversity, justice and innovation in honor of Nichelle Nichols.

The two-hour live celebration will be held in conjunction with Star Trek: Lower Decks stars Tony Newsom as well as Paul F. Tompkins and co-hosts Star Trek: Capsule Directivewhen they interact with the famous actors of the franchise. But before that begins, the Star Trek event kicks off with a red carpet hosted by Jackie Cox as well as Star Trek: DiscoveryX Mary Chieffo, who will also be interviewing many of the guests joining Paramount+ for the celebration. While the full guest list has not been released, you can expect to see an interview with Star Trek: PicardX Jeri Ryan as well as Michelle Hurd; Lower deckTony Newsom Noel Wellsas well as Donn Lewis; Star Trek: ProdigyX Brett Gray as well as Keith Mulgrew; as well as Star Trek: Strange New Worlds‘ Rebecca Romijn, Jess Bush, Christina Chong, Celia Rose Gooding, Melissa Navia, as well as Babs Olusanmokun.

Check out the full list of programs below:

  • Tribute to Nichelle Nichols: BUT a special video focusing on the impact and influence of Nichelle Nichols.
  • Behind-the-scenes tour of the set Star Trek: Discovery: Wilson Cruz is from Toronto as he provides fans with an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the filming of the hit original series’ fifth season, as well as performances by Sonequa Martin-Green and other cast members.
  • “Make Your Best Face”: A a lucky fan will be turned into a Star Trek alien by the show’s make-up artist.
  • Star Trek cosplay podium: Featuring Jackie Cox, fans will walk the runway in their best Star Trek cosplay.
  • Special musical guest: Reggie Watts of The Late Late Show with James Corden
  • Stand-up comedy: Brian Posehn of Mr. Show as well as The Big Bang Theory.

If you live in one of these six major urban centers, you will have the opportunity to visit Star Trek Delta portals with augmented reality. Delta Portals will be installed for a limited time in select cities around the world from Wednesday, September 7th through Thursday, September 8th. Each location will have three Star Trek Seven-foot deltas each with QR codes that, when scanned into Instagram, turn objects into mixed reality portals that take the user into the world Star Trek. Each augmented reality experience will be based on the current Star Trek a series that features fully 3D alien planets, classic starships and iconic characters interacting with both the virtual and physical worlds.

Locations in the USA:

  • Los Angeles: The Grove
  • New York: Hudson Yards
  • Chicago: Water Tower

International Locations:

  • London, UK: Science Museum.
  • Sao Paulo, Brazil: Shopping Cidade São Paulo (Note: Dates in Brazil: Thursday 8 September to Friday 9 September)
  • Melbourne, Australia: Federation Square

To learn more about the event, visit Star Trek Web site.