Glasgow Science Festival 2026

Friday 5 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 3 whisky barrels with 3 bottles of whisky on top of them.
Cartoon image of 3 whisky barrels with 3 bottles of whisky on top of them.

Molecular Masterclass at The Alchemist

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:42:00 BST

Celebrate 'Cheers For 20 Years' of Glasgow Science Festival with a private masterclass from a dedicated mixologist, The Alchemist George Square, Thurs 4 to Sun 14 June, Range of times, Booking required, £20/person

Illustration of an artist painting on an easel and a person holding a eco sign with wind turbines and trees in the background.
Illustration of an artist painting on an easel and a person holding a eco sign with wind turbines and trees in the background.

Border Thinking

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:42:00 BST

Hear how Postgraduate researchers from the University of Glasgow are using art-based methods to solve global challenges, St Andrews Building, Fri 5 June, 3pm to 5pm, No booking required, Free, 18+

Cartoon image of an X Ray showing a bone and a bottle of pills.
Cartoon image of an X Ray showing a bone and a bottle of pills.

Govan Inside Out: Celebrating local imaging innovation!

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:11:00 BST

Celebrate Glasgow's Precision Medicine at the Govan Fair, The Pearce Institute, Fri 5 June, 3pm to 6pm, No booking required, Free

Cartoon dog with thought bubbles coming out of its head. In the background there are some butterflies.
Cartoon dog with thought bubbles coming out of its head. In the background there are some butterflies.

Dogs With Jobs

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:42:00 BST

Discover the science behind making dogs excel, Kelvin Hall, Fri 5 June, 7pm to 9pm, Booking required, Free

Cartoon country house with people holding telescopes, robots and magnifying glasses.
Cartoon country house with people holding telescopes, robots and magnifying glasses.

How We Used to Use Things – Community Display

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:42:00 BST

An exhibition exploring how partially sighted people use objects historically, Kelvin Hall, Thurs 4 to Sun 14 June, Kelvin Hall Opening Hours, No booking required, Free