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EventGlasgow Science Festival (University of Glasgow)

Glasgow Science Festival 2027: Glasgow’s Evolving (3 to 13 June 2027)

Glasgow Science Festival 2027 runs from Thursday 3 to Sunday 13 June 2027 with the theme Glasgow's Evolving. It is a STEAMS festival covering Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, Mathematics and Social Science. The public programme has not yet been published; proposals from organisers are open until 13 January 2027.

By the Born to Engineer editorial team Checked

At a glance

Run by
Glasgow Science Festival (University of Glasgow)[1][2]
Who it’s for
Not stated on the page for 2027 (the page is addressed to organisations proposing content); a public festival, check the programme once published for age ranges
Entry
Students apply themselves
Worth
A programme of science, technology and engineering events across Glasgow.
Cost
Not stated
Where
Scotland (Glasgow)
Format
In person
Dates
to

Sources

3 sources

  1. Glasgow Science Festival, University of Glasgow

    GSF 2027 Proposal

    GSF is a STEAMS festival, encompassing Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, Mathematics and Social Science.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  2. Glasgow Science Festival, University of Glasgow

    GSF 2027 Proposal

    Deadline to submit is midnight on Wednesday 13 January, 2027.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  3. Glasgow Science Festival, University of Glasgow

    GSF 2027 Proposal

    Glasgow's Evolving, Thurs 3 to Sun 13 June 2027

    Checked 24 October 2026

Details checked by the Born to Engineer editorial team. Always confirm dates on the provider’s site before applying.

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Thursday 3 to Sunday 13 June 2027[3]

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