Get ready for ten days of wonder as World Science Festival Brisbane returns from 20 March to 29 March 2026. This year, Brisbane transforms into a massive living laboratory with over 100 events that bring science to life through art, technology, and storytelling.
Families will find plenty to explore with a huge range of free, kid friendly activities. Visit South Bank for hands on science stations, outdoor art installations, and pop up experiences. Interactive talks and demonstrations are also scheduled specifically for young explorers.
Dr Karl Show
- Dr Karl Show – 28 Mar 10am – 11.30am – Queensland Museum Kurilpa https://worldsciencefestival.com.au/events/dr-karl-amazing-moments-in-science/
Event Highlights for Kids and Teens
The 2026 program is packed with exciting sessions across the city:
- Robowars — 21 – 22 Mar | Queensland Museum Rail Workshops
- Bat Night Market — 20 – 29 Mar | Queensland Museum Kurilpa
- Ask an Astronaut with Katherine Bennell-Pegg — Sat, 21 Mar | Queensland Museum Kurilpa
- Robots and Rocketry — 21 – 22 Mar | Queensland Museum Rail Workshops
- Australian Youth Orchestra: Beautiful Equations — Thu, 26 Mar | Playhouse Theatre, QPAC
- Moss Piglet — 28 – 29 Mar | Cremorne Theatre, QPAC
- The Microverse — 21 – 29 Mar | Queensland Museum Kurilpa
- Wildlife Encounters — Sat, 21 Mar | Queensland Museum Kurilpa
- Citizen Science Fair — 27 – 28 Mar | Queensland Museum Kurilpa
- Smelly Science — Sun, 22 Mar | Queensland Museum Kurilpa
- Science that Matters: Katrina Wruck on Creating Change for Australia’s Future — Sun, 22 Mar | Queensland Museum Kurilpa
- Digital Detox: Herpetology (snake) walk with Corey Tutt — Fri, 27 Mar | Oxley Creek Common Rocklea
- Digital Detox: Birdwatching Walk with Hugh Possingham — 22 – 29 Mar | Brisbane
- Digital Detox: Dawn Soundwalk with Clocked Out — Sat, 21 Mar | Oxley Creek Common
- Digital Detox: Fantastic Flying Foxes — 20 – 27 Mar | Orleigh Park, West End
- Science by the Bay — 26 – 29 Mar | Deception Bay Environmental Hub
- Australian Youth Orchestra – Thur 26 March 10am + Fri 27 March 10am
- Moss Piglet – Thursday 26 March 10am + 12:30pm and Friday 27 March 10am + 12:30pm they’re offering $10 for these sessions!
- GOMA Film Series: The Incredible Shrinking Man — Sun, 29 Mar | Gallery of Modern Art
- GOMA Film Series: The Truman Show — Sat, 28 Mar | Gallery of Modern Art
- GOMA Film Series: Fantastic Voyage — Sun, 29 Mar | Gallery of Modern Art
- GOMA Film Series: Microcosmos — Sat, 28 Mar | Gallery of Modern Art
Plan your visit
When: 20 March to 29 March 2026
Where: Queensland Museum Kurilpa, QPAC, State Library Queensland, and the Brisbane Botanic Gardens
Cost: While many activities are free, some headline shows require tickets, which are on sale now.
For more details and to book your spot, visit https://worldsciencefestival.com.au/family-favourites/
