Edinburgh Science Festival


The Edinburgh Science Festival returns from 30th March 2024. This year’s Science Festival explores the theme Shaping the Future, showcasing on some of the cutting-edge science that can help us create a future that is sustainable, accessible and equal for all.

Summerhall and ASCUS Art and Science present Future Proof, a series of exhibitions and events from visual artists that explore alternative futures through examination of the past and present and pose existential questions form the blurred boundary of art and science. Artist talks included in the programme will she light on their work and associated workshops in ASCUS Lab will invite you to experiment alongside the artists.