Glasgow Science Festival 2026

Wednesday 10 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 a large green car, a girl is sitting in front of this reading a book.
Cartoon image of a large green car, a girl is sitting in front of this reading a book.

Benji the Play, Talk, Read Bus

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:13:00 BST

Activities for toddlers, Library at the Bridge, Wed 10 June, 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm, No booking required, Free, Families with children 0-4 years old

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 10:45:00 BST

Sound & Music, Pollok Library, Wed 10 June, 10.30am to 11.30am, Invite only, Free, P3-5

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

Cartoon detective character looking through magnifying glass
Cartoon detective character looking through magnifying glass

Geoenergy Observatory Tour

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:42:00 BST

Geoenergy Observatory Tour, UK Geoenergy Observatories, Wed 10 June and Thurs 11 June, 10th: 12noon, 2pm & 4pm; 11th: 1pm, 3pm, Booking required, Free, 12+

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, Govanhill Library, Wed 10 June, 1.30pm to 2.30pm, Invite only, Free, P3-5

Cartoon image of three people on a podium winning medals. The podium is made up of chemical element symbols

Glasgow Science Festival: Celebrating the Commonwealth Games

GSF takes over the Advanced Research Centre (ARC), University of Glasgow, Wed 10 June, 6pm to 8pm, Booking required, Free, Recommended for 16+

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

Cartoon image of the ARC building with mushrooms, a book and a painter.
Cartoon image of the ARC building with mushrooms, a book and a painter.

Home as Story, Stories of Home: Transformations of Belonging

Wed, 03 May 2023 13:42:00 BST

Exhibition of works by refugees exploring 'home', University of Glasgow, Mon 8 to Sun 14 June, ARC opening hrs, no booking required