Glasgow Science Festival 2026

Saturday 6 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 image of the University of Glasgow with several birds.
Cartoon image of the University of Glasgow with several birds.

CANCELLED Biodiversity in the City - UofG Wildlife Gardens

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:02:00 BST

CANCELLED Experience real bird research

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.

Rediscovering Natural History: From Observation to Citizen Science

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:42:00 BST

Celebrate the Glasgow Natural History Society’s 175th anniversary, University of Glasgow, Sat 6 June, 9am to 5pm, Booking required, Free

Cartoon image of a girl reading whilst sat on a stack of books. Next to her is a flask with yellow liquid and bubbles.
Cartoon image of a girl reading whilst sat on a stack of books. Next to her is a flask with yellow liquid and bubbles.

ChroniCode

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:42:00 BST

Interact with medieval books from the Mitchell Library’s Special Collections, The Mitchell Library, Sat 6 June, 9.45am to 11am, 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.

Conviction or Acquittal: The Science of Jury Decision Making

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:42:00 BST

Learn about the science behind juries, Glasgow Caledonian University, Sat 6 June, 11am to 1pm, Booking required, Free,18+

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 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.

Kelvin Hall Autism Friendly Workshop

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:37:00 BST

Family arts and crafts workshop, Kelvin Hall, Sat 6 June, 12noon to 2pm, No 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.

STEM in the Gorbals

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:42:00 BST

DNA crafts and parasite science, Gorbals Piazza, Sat 6 June, 12noon to 4pm, No booking required, 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

Cartoon image of a tree with mushrooms at the base. In the tree is a bell, a bird and a fish.
Cartoon image of a tree with mushrooms at the base. In the tree is a bell, a bird and a fish.

2601: Future Museum

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:55:00 BST

Future museums tour with The Hunterian, Kelvin Hall, Sat 6 June,1pm to 2pm, Booking required, Free

Cartoon image of the glasgow necropolis with multiple gravestones on hills.
Cartoon image of the glasgow necropolis with multiple gravestones on hills.

Work, Rest and Play: Health and the People of Glasgow

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:02:00 BST

A walking tour of the Necropolis uncovering Glasgow's nursing and sporting history, The Glasgow Necropolis, Sat 6 June, 1pm to 3pm, Booking required, Free

Cartoon image of a girl reading whilst sat on a stack of books. Next to her is a flask with yellow liquid and bubbles.
Cartoon image of a girl reading whilst sat on a stack of books. Next to her is a flask with yellow liquid and bubbles.

ChroniCode

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:42:00 BST

Interact with medieval books from the Mitchell Library’s Special Collections, Gorbals Library, Sat 6 June, 1.30pm to 2.45pm, Booking required, Free

Cartoon illustration of Kelvingrove Art Museum

Glasgow Science Festival at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

GSF take over Kelvingrove, Sat 6 June, 1.30pm to 4.30pm and Sun 7 June 12noon to 3pm, No booking required, Free

Cartoon image of a hot air balloon shaped like the Moon. A person is in the basket holding a cartoon atom, surrounded by planets, rockets, clouds and stars.
Cartoon image of a hot air balloon shaped like the Moon. A person is in the basket holding a cartoon atom, surrounded by planets, rockets, clouds and stars.

Planetarium Late - Glasgow Science Festival

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:25:00 BST

Astronomy show, Glasgow Science Centre, Sat 6 June, 7pm to 8pm, Booking required, £10, 8+

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