What's On

Blast off for an unforgettable afternoon with Katherine Bennell-Pegg, the very first astronaut trained under the Australian flag!

Grab a coffee and dive into big ideas at the Science Social Meetup. A brunch where science lovers connect, chat, and sharpen their communication skills.

Join Katrina Wruck as she shares her remarkable journey from overcoming challenges in school to becoming a nationally recognised STEM leader.

Join a live stage experience that brings humanity’s dramatic quest to understand our cosmic origins to life. 

Join Australia’s favourite science communicator, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, when he takes the stage live in conversation at World Science Festival 2026

Join Leigh Sales AM, Annabel Crabb, and a stellar lineup of scientific minds for a celebration of curiosity, creativity, and the thrill of discovery.

Sex. It’s fun, it’s complicated, and it is crucial for our species’ survival. Sex doesn’t just happen between the sheets – it’s threaded into so much of our psychology and culture.  

Acclaimed broadcaster and bestselling author Julia Baird dives into one of the most fascinating scientific questions of recent time: what does your gut have to do with your brain?

A fun festival highlight where scientists and comedians join forces for an uncensored Saturday night showdown! 

Australia’s favourite science communicator takes the stage to uncover the breakthroughs, surprises and spectacular stories that have shaped our understanding of the universe.