The best events happening at Glasgow Science Centre this autumn
From stargazing to prog-rock, there’s a wealth of great events and entertainment on offer

We’ve rooted around the Glasgow Science Centre (GSC) schedule to find some of the best events happening this autumn, whether you’re into great music, thoughtful discussion on climate change, or simply want to gape at the wonders of the world at the full-dome planetarium.
Science Lates
Head on a night out with a difference at one of the centre’s Science Lates, an after-hours experience, with no kids allowed, featuring great tunes, delicious street food, fun facts from astronomy experts and activities to give you an evening out of the ordinary. These themed nights will start with Superstitious Space on Friday 13 October, then Prehistoric, Fire & Fossils on Friday 17 November and Winter Wonderland on Saturday 9 December. Grab a ticket for a packed evening of excellent fun and tasty brain food.Climate Conversations Live
The shifting climate is one of the most important issues facing the world today, and GSC will expand the conversation when they invite prominent speakers to give you more insight into how you can do your bit for the planet, starting Monday 9 October. Whether you want to learn more about our climate history or how to get involved in the fight for climate justice, pop along and enjoy engaging discussions from great minds.Planetarium experiences
Fans of the legendary rock acts Queen and Pink Floyd will be well-catered for this autumn with immersive planetarium experiences charting each bands’ impressive back catalogues. Queen Heaven will feature tracks from Freddie Mercury’s incomparable band and Dark Side Of The Moon will feature songs from Pink Floyd’s critically lauded album, both with arresting and hypnotic visuals. The night will also include a tour of the cosmos from one of GSC’s expert astronomers. Happening on various dates throughout September and beyond.
IMAX blockbusters
The science centre’s immense IMAX cinema screen, the biggest in Scotland, is playing host to some amazing, truly epic films this autumn. Sandworm lovers can rejoice when Dune: Part One returns to screens, alongside Stanley Kubrick’s peerless classic 2001: A Space Odyssey (honestly, a massive screen is the only way to watch this one), and following Oppenheimer's record-breaking run, Christopher Nolan fans are sure to enjoy the sci-fi spectacle Interstellar. The line up also includes 30th anniversary screenings of Jurassic Park and Hocus Pocus, the powerful true life tale Hidden Figures, and plenty more celluloid greats.
Discover the full line up of great events and experiences on offer now.
This article is sponsored by Glasgow Science Centre