Glasgow Science Festival

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Cheers for 20 Years

Our 2026 programme of events is now live for you to browse. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Cartoon image of a large group of people with balloons and cakes celebrating. Text reads Cheers for 20 Years where the 20 is a large balloon. GSF26: Cheers for 20 Years

GSF26: Cheers for 20 Years

2026 marks a significant milestone for Glasgow Science Festival as we reach 20 years old! Hear from Dr Deborah McNeill, Glasgow Science Festival Director about what it took to create a festival that has reached over 1 million people.

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Previous Glasgow Science Festivals

A look at some highlights from previous Glasgow Science Festivals

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Schools & Community

Our year round programme of projects and events 

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Science On The Sofa

Hands on activities for you to try at home or in the classroom.

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Training & Volunteering

Discover our training opportunities for research staff, students, volunteers or bespoke to you.

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Creating Engineers Challenge

Annual competition for P5 & P6 pupils in the west of Scotland

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People Make GSF

Meet the people behind the festival

About us

Find out more about the multi award winning festival.

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Support us

Sponsorship opportunities to support one of the biggest science festivals in the UK.

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