Glasgow Science Festival 2026

Saturday 13 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 scientist in front of a petri dish and surrounded by molecules
Cartoon scientist in front of a petri dish and surrounded by molecules

Strathclyde Science Showcase @ Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Science

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:40:00 BST

Discover new medical research, University of Strathclyde, Sat 13 June, 11am to 4pm, No booking required, Free

Cartoon electric car surrounded by scientists with DNA and microscopes
Cartoon electric car surrounded by scientists with DNA and microscopes

Strathclyde Science Showcase @ Physics

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:42:00 BST

Tours, demos and hands-on activities in the Strathclyde Physics Department Laboratories, University of Strathclyde, Sat 13 June, 11am to 4pm, No booking required, Free

Cartoon image of several colourful birds sitting amongst various plants and fungi.
Cartoon image of several colourful birds sitting amongst various plants and fungi.

Biodiversity in the City - Claypits LNR

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:02:00 BST

Experience real bird research, The Claypits Local Nature Reserve, Sat 13 June, 2pm to 4pm, No booking required, Free

Cartoon image of the ARC with musical notes.
Cartoon image of the ARC with musical notes.

Dear Green Music Scene

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:42:00 BST

Sustainably powered mini-music festival, University of Glasgow, Sat 13 June, 12.30pm to 6.30pm, Booking required, Free

Cartoon image of 2 male scientists holding flasks with colourful liquids in. They are surrounded by engineering cogs, medicine bottles and petri dishes.
Cartoon image of 2 male scientists holding flasks with colourful liquids in. They are surrounded by engineering cogs, medicine bottles and petri dishes.

Physics and Engineering Inside a Hospital

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:42:00 BST

Tour of Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine and tabletop activities, Beatson Oncology Centre, Sat 13 June, 10am to 11.45am and 12.45pm to 2.30pm, Booking required, Free, 15+

Cartoon image of a woman on a chair, in the background is a black hole and on the floor around her are chemical flasks and atoms.
Cartoon image of a woman on a chair, in the background is a black hole and on the floor around her are chemical flasks and atoms.

Science is Magic

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:25:00 BST

Science magic show, Hillhead Library, Sat 13 June, 11am to 12noon, 1pm to 2pm and 3pm to 4pm, No booking required, Free

Cartoon image of the ARC with musical notes.

Dear Green Music Scene