Science Alive! | Adelaide Showground | 7-9 Aug 2026
Science Alive! will be back at the Adelaide Showground in 2026 with all kinds of awesome. Australia’s largest, hands-on, science and technology exhibition is perfect for curious minds of all ages.
Step into a world where science comes alive and enjoy a fun family day out discovering how science and technology influences our everyday lives. The mission of Science Alive! is to spark curiosity and inspire future generations of scientists and technologists.
With a diverse range of exhibitors and interactive displays, Science Alive! offers a fantastic opportunity for people of all ages to engage with science in an entertaining and meaningful way. Plus, with dynamic performances and shows, it promises to be as informative as it is fun.
You’ll experience:
- Immersive 360° projection dome
- Live Robot Wars battles
- Virtual and augmented reality adventures
- Drone flying displays
- Exploding elephant toothpaste and other chemistry conundrums
- Scientific circus performances
- Wildlife encounters and biology discoveries
- Engineering challenges and hands-on building zones
- Exciting, interactive science shows
There really is no better event to experience firsthand all fields of science and technology. With something to spark the curiosity in all of us, it really is all kinds of awesome!
Schedule:
Friday 7 August 2026
Stem Careers Day (schools only) provides Year 7-12 students a window into the wide variety of STEM careers now available. REGISTER YOUR SCHOOL
Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 August 2026
Open to the general public, enjoy spectacular shows, interactive exhibits, science zones and crazy challenges.
For more information and all enquiries visit the Science Alive! website.
WHAT: Science Alive!
WHEN: Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 August 2026 | 9am – 5pm
WHERE: Adelaide Showground – Jubilee Pavilion | Goodwood Road, Wayville
WHO: Everyone
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