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World Science Festival Brisbane Ultimate Cosmic Heavyweights – The Darkest Mysteries of the Universe
Dr. Kirsten Banks and Dr. Sara Webb team up to unravel the mysteries of the ultimate cosmic heavyweights: black holes.
Australian Rock Collective
One of the most celebrated supergroups in Australia’s rock history returns to QPAC's Concert Hall to perform Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here and Dark Side of the Moon Live.
Ray Chen in Recital
Experience the brilliance of a true violin virtuoso, Ray Chen, in this intimate one-night-only recital.
Into the Deep – WSFB 2025 film program
Explore the ocean with its plunging depths and myriads of animal life in the Into the Deep film program at the Gallery of Modern Art's Cinema A.
World Science Festival Brisbane Labs Unlocked: Griffith Sea Jellies Research Laboratory
The Griffith Sea Jellies Research Laboratory invites you behind-the-scenes for a guided tour of their facility to meet the laboratory’s research scientists for WSFB's Labs Unlocked.
World Science Festival Brisbane Labs Unlocked: QIMR Berghofer – A Day in the Life of a Scientist
The lab will be open to visitors of all ages to take a look at scientific equipment in action and get hands-on with a number of scientific processes.
World Science Festival Brisbane The ABC of Awe
Don’t miss an inspiring and visually captivating evening as a selection of popular ABC Brisbane presenters share their most awe-inspiring moments in nature.
World Science Festival Brisbane Everything You Need To Know About: Dugongs
Dive into the captivating world of the gentle ‘sea cow’ in this fascinating in-conversation event.
World Science Festival Brisbane Digital Detox: Meet the Microbats with Dr Elizabeth Williams
Discover the hidden world of Brisbane’s microbats on this fascinating nighttime walking tour with wildlife ecologist Dr Elizabeth Williams.
World Science Festival Brisbane Robowars
A battle of skill, design, tactic, intelligence and raw robot power, watch as custom-built robots clash in a series of electrifying battles.
World Science Festival Brisbane Cosmic Caretaking: Connection, Care and Responsibility in Space
Join renowned Kamilaroi astrophysicist, author and science communicator Karlie Alinta Noon for a compelling in-conversation event.
World Science Festival Brisbane Labs Unlocked: Hendra Collections & Research Centre
Explore the Queensland Museum’s animal collections with skilled scientists in this behind-the-scenes tour.
World Science Festival Brisbane Labs Unlocked: Sport Science Lab
See where Queensland's elite Olympic and Paralympic athletes' train as part of a special behind-the-scenes experience of Queensland Academy of Sports.
World Science Festival Brisbane Labs Unlocked: State Library Queensland
Step behind the scenes at the State Library of Queensland for an exciting glimpse into the fascinating world of conservation science as part of WSFB Labs Unlocked series.
World Science Festival Brisbane Labs Unlocked: Green Infrastructure Research Labs
Join experts from Griffith University’s Green Infrastructure Research Labs on a walking tour around South Bank this March!
World Science Festival Brisbane Are Old Ways the New Ways in Science?
Join Rhianna Patrick for a discussion exploring and applying traditional knowledge to enhance our understanding of Queensland’s coast.
World Science Festival Brisbane Labs Unlocked: Queensland Herbarium
A behind-the-sciences tour to see the work of the scientists and technical staff who prepare, identify and store unique plant, fungi and lichen specimens.
World Science Festival Brisbane Labs Unlocked: ARC Centre of Excellence for Green Electrochemical Transformation of Carbon Dioxide (GETCO2)
Hear from our top researchers how they design electrolyser components, such as membranes and catalysts, to convert greenhouse gas CO2 into useful products.
World Science Festival Brisbane Welcome to the Second Quantum Revolution
Join a panel of experts to discover the cutting-edge research unfolding right now and the incredible possibilities that could shape our future.
World Science Festival Brisbane Digital Detox: Wildlife in the City with Professor Hugh Possingham
Join one of Australia’s most distinguished scientific minds, Professor Hugh Possingham, for an inspiring birdwatching walking tour.
World Science Festival Brisbane Feeding the Future: Breaking New Ground
A panel of experts discuss the new foods, vertical farming, enhancing crop yields, and the potential of synthetic biology to revolutionise food production.
World Science Festival Brisbane Download This Show: LIVE
Don’t miss new host Rae Johnston and a panel of experts as they explore the latest in media, culture and technology.
World Science Festival Brisbane Love (and other heart conditions)
Explore the intersection of love and heart health as experts delve into the science behind romantic love, broken heart syndrome & other heart conditions.
World Science Festival Brisbane David Sinclair: Why We Age and Why We Don’t Have To
Don’t miss Professor David Sinclair’s return to Australia as he tackles the question: Why do we age, and why we don’t have to?
World Science Festival Brisbane Everything You Need To Know About: Crusty Crustaceans
Crustaceans have many tricks up their sleeve. Come out of your shell and discover so much more about those that live with one.
World Science Festival Brisbane Digital Detox: Wildlife in the City with Professor Catherine Pickering
Join Professor Catherine Pickering on a wildlife trail adventure at Griffith University's Eco Centre.
World Science Festival Brisbane All in the Mind: Dissecting the Brain
Fire up your cerebral cortex with podcaster and journalist Sana Qadar and a panel of experts for a live presentation and recording of the popular podcast.
World Science Festival Brisbane Love Your Guts: Health and the Microbiome
Explore the dynamic world of the gut microbiome and its profound impact on health and disease in this cutting-edge science event.
World Science Festival Brisbane What's That Rash? with Dr Norman Swan and Tegan Taylor
If it itches, burns or tingles, Dr Norman Swan and Tegan Taylor have the answers in a WSFB live edition of their ABC podcast, What’s that Rash?
Stellar Brass
Ysolt Clark and Ben Marks will present a concert of new works for Horn and Trombone accompanied by pictures of the Universe.
Hungarian Masterworks
Celebrate Hungary’s national day with György Déri and Roger Cui and a programme of masterworks from Hungarian composers.
Il ritorna d’Ulisse in patria
See this modern adaptation of the 1640 Monteverdi opera by Uzbekistan-born Australian composer, Elena Kats-Chernin, at the Conservatorium Theatre.
Is That You, Ruthie?
A raw and heartfelt portrayal of two souls navigating the depths of their shared history, adapted for stage by Leah Purcell.
Jameela Jamil
Spend an evening with the trailblazing Jameela Jamil as she tackles the topics that shape our modern lives with her trademark candour, humour, and passion.
Frankenstein
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is an electrifying tale of creation and humanity, retold in a large-scale theatrical event, returning to QPAC’s Playhouse.
Peak Plastique
Journey into the world of plastic, featuring eleven exquisite musical compositions accompanied by evocative animations in Peak Plastique.
An Evening on a Strange Planet
Step into the world of Strange Planet with creator Nathan W. Pyle in an evening of humour, insight and creativity.
Guenther Steiner Unfiltered Live
Due to popular demand, an additional early show is on sale now! Fasten your seatbelts for a conversation spanning a decade inside Formula 1, with former Haas F1 team principal.