Glasgow Science Festival 2026

Friday 12 June

Adults and children reading among stacks of books
Adults and children reading among stacks of books

Glasgow Science Festival STEM Book Displays at Glasgow Libraries

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 BST

Science-themed book displays in 31 libraries across the city, Thurs 4 to Sun 14 June, Library Opening Hours, Free

Cartoon family in front of the Glasgow Riverside Museum

Glasgow Science Festival at the Riverside Museum

11 days packed with 100s of activities, Public and Schools, Thurs 4 to Sun 14 June, 11am to 3pm, No booking required for the public, Booking required for schools, Free

 

 

Botanic Gardens wiht woman & terrarium, child watering plant, couple pushing each other in a wheelbarrow

Glasgow Science Festival at the Glasgow Botanic Gardens

10 days packed with 100s of activities, Public & Schools, Fri 5 to Sun 14 June, 11am to 3pm, No booking required for the public, Booking required for schools, Free

Cartoon image of a large green car, there is a person in front of the car reading a book.
Cartoon image of a large green car, there is a person in front of the car reading a book.

Benji the Play, Talk, Read Bus

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 17:13:00 BST

Activities for toddlers, Library at the Bridge, Fri 13th June, 10am - 1pm & 2pm - 4pm, No booking required, Free, Families with children 0 - 4 years old

Cartoon image of Glasgow City Chambers.
Cartoon image of Glasgow City Chambers.

Science on the Streets: City Centre Tour

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:02:00 BST

Walking tour of Glasgow City Centre, 8 Nelson Mandela Place, Fri 12 June, 12noon to 1.30pm, Booking required, Free, Suitable for age 12+ with under 16s accompanied by an adult

Cartoon image of Glasgow Cathedral.
Cartoon image of Glasgow Cathedral.

Science on the Streets: Cathedral and Necropolis Tour

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:02:00 BST

Walking tours around the Cathedral & Necropolis, Fri 12 June, 2.30pm to 4pm, Booking required, Free, Suitable for age 12+ with under 16s accompanied by an adult

Cartoon image of two musical notes.
Cartoon image of two musical notes.

Songs from the Cosmos: Sound and Vision Using Muons David Mahon & Lomond Campbell

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:42:00 BST

Performance by nuclear physicist David Mahon and BAFTA-winning artist and musician Lomond Campbell, Kelvin Hall Lecture Theatre, Fri 12 June, 7pm to 8pm, Booking required, Free

Cartoon image of a pile of books with a bag of fresh vegetables in front.
Cartoon image of a pile of books with a bag of fresh vegetables in front.

Robots and Dinosaurs - What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:23:00 BST

Robots and Dinosaurs, Whiteinch Library, Fri 12 June, 10.30am to 11.30am, Invite only, Free, P1-3

Cartoon image of a pile of books with apples and pairs dotted around them.
Cartoon image of a pile of books with apples and pairs dotted around them.

Robots and Dinosaurs - What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:23:00 BST

Robots and Dinosaurs, Milton Library, Fri 12 June, 1.30pm to 2.30pm, Invite only, Free, P1-3