A handy guide to science events in 2026, to inspire all ages.

Term 1 starts 27 January and ends 2 April (school holidays: 3–19 April).

DateEvent
13–21 JanuaryNational Youth Science Forum
18–23 JanuaryInspireU Explore
20–23 JanuaryQueensland Mathematics Summer School
February – MaySunflower Competition
20–29 MarchWorld Science Festival Brisbane

Important dates to note this term:

Term 2 starts 20 April and ends 26 June (school holidays: 27 June – 12 July).

DateEvent
1 MayUQ/QAMT Problem Solving Competition
22 June – 24 JulyExperience Genetics (school groups only)
28 June – 1 JulyUQ FEAST
29–30 JuneYear 12 Queensland Biology Winter School
1 JulyInternational Baccalaureate Research Skills Program
2–3 JulyYear 11 Queensland Biology Winter School
July TBCJunior Physics Odyssey (Year 10)
July TBCQueensland Chemistry Winter School

Important dates to note this term:

Term 3 starts 13 July and ends 18 September (school holidays: 19 September – 5 October).

DateEvent
17 JulyExperience Geographical Science (school groups only)
17–18 JulyTSXPO
1 AugustUQ St Lucia Open Day
15–23 AugustNational Science Week
15 AugustUQ Gatton Open Day

Term 4 starts 6 October and ends 11 December (school holidays: 12 December – 26 January).

DateEvent
October TBCSenior Mathematics Study Days
October TBCExperience Ecology (school groups only)
November TBCSenior Science Skills Day (school groups only)