Glasgow Science Festival 2026

Monday 8 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 the University of Glasgow. In front of this is a cartoon scientist holding DNA and a cartoon woman pointing at an image of lungs.
Cartoon image of the University of Glasgow. In front of this is a cartoon scientist holding DNA and a cartoon woman pointing at an image of lungs.

The Big Science Lunch

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:34:00 BST

The Big Science Lunch at the Byres Community Hub, University of Glasgow, Mon 8 June, 10am to 1pm, Booking required, Free, 16+

Cartoon image of a cinema screen with a large squid and some seals. In front of this is a child on a bike with their father and a woman with a child.
Cartoon image of a cinema screen with a large squid and some seals. In front of this is a child on a bike with their father and a woman with a child.

Glasgow Science Festival & CinemARC - Finding Nemo

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:47:00 BST

Movie screening for the whole family, University of Glasgow, Mon 8 June, 4.15pm to 6pm, Booking required, Free

Illustration of a squid, whale, fish, turtles and a diver in an underwater scene.
Illustration of a squid, whale, fish, turtles and a diver in an underwater scene.

The Future of Oceans

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:42:00 BST

Talk to experts about the future of oceans, University of Glasgow, Mon 8 June, 6.15pm to 7.15pm, Booking required, Free

Cartoon image of a cinema screen with a submarine surrounded by fish. In front of this are two people in lab coats.
Cartoon image of a cinema screen with a submarine surrounded by fish. In front of this are two people in lab coats.

Glasgow Science Festival & CinemARC - Whale Rider

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:47:00 BST

Movie screening, University of Glasgow, Mon 8 June, 7.30pm to 9pm, Booking Required, Free, 12+

Cartoon image of a large green car, two people are in front of the car carrying piles of books.
Cartoon image of a large green car, two people are in front of the car carrying piles of books.

Benji the Play, Talk, Read Bus

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:13:00 BST

Activities for toddlers, Castlemilk Library, Mon 8 June, 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm, No booking required, Free, Families with children 0-4 years old

Cartoon image of a cinema screen with a large squid and some seals. In front of this is a child on a bike with their father and a woman with a child.
Cartoon image of a cinema screen with a large squid and some seals. In front of this is a child on a bike with their father and a woman with a child.

Glasgow Science Festival & CinemARC - It Will Never Work

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:47:00 BST

Movie screening for the whole family, University of Glasgow, Mon 8 June, 5pm to 6pm, Booking required, Free

Cartoon image of whisky barrels and whisky bottles surrounded by question marks.
Cartoon image of whisky barrels and whisky bottles surrounded by question marks.

The Clarence Pub Quiz by Bla's: Glasgow Science Festival Special

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:48:00 BST

Science-themed pub quiz, The Clarence, Mon 8 June, 7pm to 11pm, No booking required, Free, 18+

Cartoon image of a girl reading a book, on her knee is a bird and in front of her is three pieces of fruit.
Cartoon image of a girl reading a book, on her knee is a bird and in front of her is three pieces of fruit.

Read, React, Experiment! A Storytime Science Adventure

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:42:00 BST

Read, React, Experiment! Parkhead Library, Mon 8 June, 10am to 11am and 1pm to 2pm, Invite only, Free