Glasgow Science Festival 2026

Tuesday 9 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 Glasgow City Chambers.
Cartoon image of Glasgow City Chambers.

ARC Conversations: Thriving Glasgow

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:42:00 BST

In conversation with Professor Jaime Toney on civic collaboration, University of Glasgow, Tues 9 June, 4pm to 5pm, Booking required, Free, 16+

Cartoon image of an array of Zoo animals including lions, elephants and gorillas.
Cartoon image of an array of Zoo animals including lions, elephants and gorillas.

How Animals Communicate

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:42:00 BST

Learn how animals communicate, University of Glasgow, Tues 9 June, 6pm to 6.30pm, Booking required, Free

Cartoon image of a painter with a mixing board and a canvas showing an image of the Clyde.
Cartoon image of a painter with a mixing board and a canvas showing an image of the Clyde.

Viewing the Invisible: Live Portrait Painting of a Scientist

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:42:00 BST

Live portrait and talk, University of Glasgow, Tues 9 June, 6pm to 8pm, Booking required, Free

Man looking at phone and man in window holding device.
Man looking at phone and man in window holding device.

Help Make AI Better Today!

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:42:00 BST

Hands-on workshop on participatory AI auditing, University of Glasgow, Tues 9 June, 6.15pm to 7.45pm, Booking required, Free, 16+

Several cartoon robots
Several cartoon robots

Disabled Researchers in AI: Why Diversity and Inclusion Matter

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:42:00 BST

Talk on why including disabled and neurodivergent people in AI research matters, University of Glasgow, Tue 9 June, 6.15pm to 7pm, Booking required, Free, 16+

Cartoon image of the sun and clouds.
Cartoon image of the sun and clouds.

How Dreams Reflect our Emotions

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:42:00 BST

Explore what dreams reveal about real life, University of Glasgow, Tues 9 June, 6.45pm to 7.30pm, Booking required, Free, 16+

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

Superhero Science

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:42:00 BST

Interactive workshop exploring the science behind superhuman abilities, University of Glasgow, Tues 9 June, 6.30pm to 7.30pm, Booking required, Free

Cartoon image of a large green car, a girl is sitting on a pile of books in front of this reading a book.
Cartoon image of a large green car, a girl is sitting on a pile of books in front of this reading a book.

Benji the Play, Talk, Read Bus

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:13:00 BST

Activities for toddlers, Glasgow Club Tollcross carpark, Tues 9 June, 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm, No booking required, Free, Families with children 0-4 years old

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.

Read, React, Experiment! A Storytime Science Adventure

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:42:00 BST

Read, React, Experiment!, Couper Library, Tues 9 June, 10am to 11am and 1pm to 2pm, Invite only , Free

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.

Sound & Music

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:45:00 BST

Sound & Music, Knightswood Library, Tues 9 June, 10.30am to 11.30am, Invite only, Free, P3-5

Cartoon image of a girl reading a book, on one side of her is a bag of produce and the other is a bush with mushrooms.
Cartoon image of a girl reading a book, on one side of her is a bag of produce and the other is a bush with mushrooms.

Sound & Music

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:45:00 BST

Sound & Music, Woodside Library, Tues 9 June, 1.30pm to 2.30pm, Invite only, Free, P3-5