Festival
World Science Festival Brisbane
26 - 27 Mar 2026
Playhouse, QPAC
An immersive journey through sound and space, communicating complex mathematics to non-specialist audiences in an interactive performance.
Talks & Conversation
26 Mar 2026, 7:30pm
Concert Hall, QPAC
Join a live stage experience that brings humanity’s dramatic quest to understand our cosmic origins to life.
27 Mar 2026, 1pm
It’s time to put Australia’s favourite science communicator, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki in the hot seat with Q&A with Dr Karl.
27 Mar 2026, 10am
Australia’s most famous science communicator, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki explores how science opens doors to the jobs of tomorrow.
27 Mar 2026, from 9:30am
Whale Mall, Queensland Museum Kurilpa, Brisbane
A hands-on dive into real-world research, environmental action, and the power of everyday observation.
27 Mar 2026, 9.45am & 11:15am
Theatre, Level 1.5, Queensland Museum Kurilpa, Brisbane
Immerse students in the fascinating world of First Nations maps, uncovering the stories behind significant places and their cultural importance.
27 Mar 2026, 7:30pm
Join Australia’s favourite science communicator, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, when he takes the stage live in conversation at World Science Festival 2026
28 Mar 2026, 4:30pm
Join Leigh Sales AM, Annabel Crabb, and a stellar lineup of scientific minds for a celebration of curiosity, creativity, and the thrill of discovery.
28 Mar 2026, 7:30pm
National Geographic Live brings Explorers from the field to your city, live on stage.
World Science Festival Queensland
8 May 2026, from 9:30am
Queensland Museum Tropics, Townsville
World Science Festival Queensland 2026 brings you mind-blowing wonders that are, in a word, wild!