Festival
Workshops
World Science Festival Brisbane
28 Mar 2026
Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha, Kitchen in the Garden
Step into the world of native botanicals with this relaxed, hands-on workshop hosted by Three Little Birds and Guided by First Nations chef Chris Jordan.
Talks & Conversation
28 Mar 2026, 7:30pm
Playhouse, QPAC
A fun festival highlight where scientists and comedians join forces for an uncensored Saturday night showdown!
28 Mar 2026, 10am
Concert Hall, QPAC
Australia’s favourite science communicator takes the stage to uncover the breakthroughs, surprises and spectacular stories that have shaped our understanding of the universe.
Tours
Queensland Museum Kurilpa
From 28 Mar 2026
Queensland Museum Kurilpa, Brisbane
Join our knowledgeable Mandarin speaking guides on a journey around the museum and uncover the fascinating stories behind some of our most treasured objects.
28 Mar 2026, 2:30pm
Julia Baird investigates the powerful connection between your gut and your brain.
28 Mar 2026, 10:30am
Sex is fun, complex, and fundamental to human survival—shaping our psychology and culture.
29 Mar 2026, 12:30pm
Theatre, Level 1.5, Queensland Museum Kurilpa, Brisbane
The Queensland Museum is packed with artefacts and specimens that wow visitors every day, but what's on display is only the beginning.
29 Mar 2026, 10am
Explore how birds like ibis, brushturkeys, kookaburras and cockatoos have adapted to city life, using clever — and often cheeky — survival skills.
29 Mar 2026, 2pm
Step inside the fascinating world of forensics and discover how the truth is uncovered, piece by piece.
29 Mar 2026, 10:30am
In this fascinating conversation, Tracy Drain, Chief Flight Systems Engineer for NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission, teams up with Australian astrobiologist David Flannery and astrophysicist Sara Webb.