Edinburgh Science Festival

Edinburgh Science Festival is an educational charity that aims to inspire all ages and backgrounds.

About Edinburgh Science Festival

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The next Edinburgh Science Festival will run from Saturday 5th to Sunday 20th April.

From the depths of sea trenches to the far reaches of outer space; from the beginnings of life in the womb to living forever; from the sound of galaxies to the minibeasts in your garden, the Festival welcomes everyone to explore the theme of Spaceship Earth and how we can all live like astronauts for the good of planet Earth.

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Upcoming Events at Edinburgh Science Festival

Nights Out

Science Festival Late

3rd April 2025

City Art Centre, Edinburgh Old Town

Get ready to party as we turn our flagship children's venue over to adults for one very special night.

Exhibitions

Edinburgh Science Festival: Tiny Archives of Earth and Time

5th April 2025 - 20th April 2025

City Art Centre, Edinburgh Old Town

This exhibition, presented by researchers from Heriot-Watt University, highlights the importance of these microorganisms as tiny authors and record keepers.

Family and Kids

Edinburgh Science Festival: The Art of Rocks

Selected dates between 5th April 2025 - 12th April 2025

Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh Old Town

Get inspired by geology in this creative illustration workshop at Dynamic Earth!

Family and Kids

Edinburgh Science Festival: Rainforest Adventure

5th April 2025 - 12th April 2025

Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh Old Town

Discover the tropical rainforest with Dynamic Earth's family drop-in activities as part of Edinburgh Science Festival!

Family and Kids

Edinburgh Science Festival: DiscoveryLab

5th April 2025 - 19th April 2025

City Art Centre, Edinburgh Old Town

Play the role of scientist and let your curiosity run wild as you discover our living laboratory at the City Art Centre!

Family and Kids

Edinburgh Science Festival: Creatures of the Planet

5th April 2025 - 20th April 2025

Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh West

Meet some of our incredible animals as they showcase their remarkable natural behaviours and instincts at Edinburgh Zoo!

Theatre

Edinburgh Science Festival: The Ornithopter

5th April 2025

Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh Old Town

A celebration of spectacular failure based on the myth of Icarus, this new work-in-progress is an intimate walk-through performance experience.

Film

Edinburgh Science Festival: Atmosphere / Arrival

6th April 2025

Grassmarket Community Project, Edinburgh Old Town

Green

Edinburgh Science Festival: Meet the Sustainability Scientists

7th April 2025

Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh Old Town

Meet the researchers from Heriot-Watt University and Edinburgh Napier University that are revolutionising fashion and sustainability!

Easter Holiday

Edinburgh Science Festival: Meet the Marine Scientists

7th April 2025 - 9th April 2025

Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh Old Town

Meet marine scientists for some amazing activities in this drop-in event at Dynamic Earth!

Family and Kids

Edinburgh Science Festival: Animal Adventures

8th April 2025

Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh Old Town

Have you ever wanted to track a tiger? How about tagging a turtle? In this family digital workshop, you can do just that!

Family and Kids

Edinburgh Science Festival: Spring Explorers

8th April 2025 - 17th April 2025

Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh West

Embark on an adventure with the Discovery and Learning team at Edinburgh Zoo through visiting our animals and unique spaces in this 3-hour session for ages 6+.

Family and Kids

Edinburgh Science Festival: Wildlife Adventurers

9th April 2025 - 10th April 2025

Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh West

Discover our wildlife garden at Edinburgh Zoo and participate in experimental play and a range of fun engaging activities!

Days Out

Edinburgh Science Festival: Planet Power

10th April 2025

Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh Old Town

If you love gems, volcanoes and all things rocky, join us at Dynamic Earth for a meet and greet with scientists from the British Geological Survey!

Family and Kids

Edinburgh Science Festival: Ocean Explorers

10th April 2025

Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh Old Town

Dive deep into this early years session, where children and their grown ups can enjoy a fun mix of storytelling, singing and crafting, all based around the ocean!

Nights Out

Planetarium Late: You Are Here

10th April 2025 - 12th April 2025

Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh Old Town

Take a journey across the Solar System, with spectacular stops along the way as we push the boundaries of human space exploration.

Family and Kids

Edinburgh Science Festival: Dynamic Earth Family Outdoor Day

11th April 2025 - 18th April 2025

Holyrood Park, Edinburgh East

Kickstart a family adventure in Holyrood Park with Dynamic Earth this Easter!

Talks and Lectures

Edinburgh Science Festival: Conservation and Cans

11th April 2025

Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh West

Join leading experts for a drink and hear about Edinburgh Zoo's mission to save wildlife and their latest conservation work around the globe!

Talks and Lectures

Edinburgh Science Festival: Step to Sustainability

12th April 2025

Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh West

Join us for an exclusive guided tour of Edinburgh Zoo after closing, led by one of our rangers, followed by a talk at our new solar meadow.

Days Out

Sustainable Skies

14th April 2025 - 18th April 2025

National Museum of Flight Scotland, North Berwick

Join us for family activities across four days at the National Museum of Flight, as part of Edinburgh Science Festival.

Books

Professor Richard Dawkins: The Genetic Book of the Dead

14th April 2025

McEwan Hall, Edinburgh South

One of the world’s most eminent writers and thinkers, Professor Richard Dawkins, joins the Edinburgh Science Festival 2025 on 14th April for a special event as part of his last tour on the road!

Film

Edinburgh Conservation Film Festival

19th April 2025

National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh Old Town

Join us for the family-friendly Edinburgh Conservation Film Festival at the National Museum of Scotland and learn about the importance of biodiversity conservation for all of us!

Festivals

Edinburgh Chinese New Year Festival

, Various Locations Edinburgh

Edinburgh’s Chinese New Year Festival returns in 2024 with a full programme of events and activities across the city to celebrate Chinese New Year and the start of The Year of the Dragon.

Festivals

Syn Festival Edinburgh

, Various Locations in Edinburgh

Join us for a multi-art festival of visual and performing arts, including photography, art installations, painting, theatre, short films, live music and dance!

Festivals

Cymera Festival

The Pleasance 60 Pleasance, Edinburgh South EH8 9TJ

Cymera is Scotland's Festival of Science-Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Writing and it returns to Edinburgh from 31st May to 2nd June.

Festivals

Edinburgh International Festival

, Various Locations Edinburgh

The Edinburgh International Festival is an unparalleled celebration of music, theatre, opera and dance performed across our beautiful city.

Festivals

ScotlandsFest

, Various Locations Edinburgh

2024 marks the 7th year of ScotlandsFest, more than 40 captivating events celebrating the vibrant literary, cultural and political landscape of Scotland.

Festivals

Lammermuir Festival

, Haddington

Lammermuir Festival is East Lothian's celebration of Beautiful Music in Beautiful Places.

Festivals

Scottish International Storytelling Festival

, Various Locations Edinburgh

The Scottish International Storytelling Festival returns in October 2024.

Festivals

Edinburghs Christmas

, Various Locations Edinburgh

Edinburgh's Christmas transforms the beautiful city centre with festive fun for all the family, including traditional Christmas Markets, funfair rides, spectacular live outdoor events and much more!

Festivals