Glasgow Science Festival 2026

Thursday 11 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 man with a magnifying glass searching for bugs. Around him is a pond and various bushes.
Cartoon image of a man with a magnifying glass searching for bugs. Around him is a pond and various bushes.

Microscopic Worlds: Fact and Fantasy

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:42:00 BST

Explore microscopic worlds at the University of Glasgow Zoology Museum, University of Glasgow, Thurs 11 June, 10am to 4pm, No booking required, Free

Cartoon characters doing various activities, and young girl building rocket model and.
Cartoon characters doing various activities, and young girl building rocket model and.

UWS SparkFest: Fun Science for Everyone

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:18:00 BST

Evening of activity from UWS researchers, University of the West of Scotland, Thurs 11 June, 4pm - 7pm, Booking required, Free

Cartoon image of the ARC building with images of muscles, internal organs and skeletons.

Glasgow Science Festival: A Body of Science

GSF takes over the Advanced Research Centre (ARC), University of Glasgow, Thurs 12th June, 6pm - 8pm, Booking required, Free, Recommended for 16+

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, Dennistoun Library, Thurs 11 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, Shettleston Library, Thurs 11 June, 1.30pm to 2.30pm, Invite only, Free, P1-3