Glasgow Science Festival 2026

To celebrate World Ocean Day, we’re pleased to be showing the 2002’s Whale Rider. Join us for this heartbreaking Māori tale about legacy, family, and acceptance. In this cult coming-of-age classic set on the east coast of New Zealand, 12-year-old Pai dreams of becoming chief of her Māori tribe, tracing her ancestry back to the legendary whale rider, Paikea.

Venue: University of Glasgow, Advanced Research Centre (ARC), 11 Chapel Lane, Glasgow, G11 6EW
Date: Mon 8 June
Time: 7.30pm to 9pm
Booking: Booking required through this ARC eventbrite link
Cost: Free
Age: Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. No one younger than 12 may see this 12 rated film at this screening unless accompanied by an adult.

To celebrate World Ocean Day, the University of Glasgow ARC and Glasgow Science Festival are partnering to bring you a special CinemARC event, featuring three films. Finding Nemo, It Will Never Work and Whale Rider.

First published: 27 April 2026

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Advanced Research Centre, University of Glasgow

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