Festival
World Science Festival Brisbane
27 Mar 2026, 1pm
Theatre, Level 1.5, Queensland Museum Kurilpa, Brisbane
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
Concert Hall, QPAC
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
Immerse students in the fascinating world of First Nations maps, uncovering the stories behind significant places and their cultural importance.
Talks & Conversation
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
27 - 29 Mar 2026
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium
Flowers bloom, insects get busy, and pollen fills the air. Discover the science behind this lively season — and why it makes some of us itchy and sneezy.
Tours
27 Mar 2026, 5pm
Sherwood Arboretum & Oxley Creek Common
Explore the fascinating world of herpetology as Corey Tutt OAM shares his knowledge and passion for Australia’s remarkable reptiles.
Workshops
27 Mar 2026, 2:30pm
Theatre, Level 2, Queensland Museum Kurilpa, Brisbane
Slow Drawing Tour invites you to disconnect from your devices, embrace quiet creativity and foster a deeper connection with the world around you.
Cinema
27 - 29 March 2026
Cinema A, GOMA — Gallery of Modern Art
Discover Hidden Worlds, a WSFB 2026 film program exploring scale, science fiction and new perspectives on the unseen world around us.
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.