Festival Picks
Opening Weekend
It's all about connecting families with STEM for the opening weekend of WSFB 2026, with showcase events at South Bank and Ipswich.
Australian Premiere
Step into a night market of the future, where science, creativity and imagination collide with the Australian Premiere of Bat Night Market.
Big Conversations
Everything from cosmic origins and artificial intelligence to climate justice, relationships and our connection with the natural world.
First Nations Knowledges
Deepen your connection to Country with a range of First Nation’s focused programming.
To Infinity…
We’re blasting off into the cosmos with an intergalactic program featuring experts on all things out of this world!
Family Favourites
Family friendly science takes the spotlight at this year’s festival with a huge variety of free and affordable adventures!
UQ Impact Series
Big ideas take to the stage in this program brought to you in partnership with The University of Queensland.
Connect with the natural world
The Digital Detox program invites participants to switch off and reconnect through immersive, screen-free experiences grounded in the science of mindfulness.
Seriously social science
Step out of the lab and (see what’s on the tab) in this series of events that’s all about meeting, mingling and making memories!
More human, than human
Come and explore the weird and wonderful workings of the human form through talks, performances and films that delve beneath the skin.
Screen dreams!
From microscopic pollen particles to the vastness of space these events will transport you to new heights (without even leaving your seat).
Bringing the world to Brisbane
Get ready to connect, explore and be inspired by a series of events that brings international thought leaders to our doorstep.