World Science Festival Brisbane 2026

Get ready to have your minds blown and your curiosity supercharged because the World Science Festival is back and it's bigger, bolder, and brainier than ever to celebrate its 10th anniversary!

From 20-29 March 2026, science is stepping out of the shadows of the lab and strutting its stuff in the bright lights of Brisbane's streets, galleries, museums, and even arts venues. Who said science was just for boffins?

The World Science Festival Brisbane is Back in 2026

Don't think of this as your average sit-and-nod-off kind of science expo. Oh no! We're talking over 50 events, ranging from the totally free to the worth-every-penny ticketed ones, with activities that'll have both the young and the young-at-heart buzzing with excitement.

With talks that'll make you think, debates that'll have you on the edge of your seat, and conversations so engaging you'll forget to check your phone, this festival is all set to dazzle your neurons and maybe even challenge what you thought you knew about the world around you.

Embracing the theme of 'infinite awe', the 2025 lineup is nothing short of stellar, boasting more than 175 sessions that promise to take you on a wild ride through the realms of science. From the mysteries of medicine and the marvels of technology to the wonders of our natural world, get ready for a deep dive into the stories and innovations that are shaping our future.

To grab your tickets and check out the full program, visit World Science Festival Brisbane.

Where:    Brisbane, Townsville, Gladstone, Chinchilla, Ipswich, and Toowoomba
When:     Select dates from 20-29 March 2026
Cost:       FREE and ticketed events

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