Petri Dish by Beakerhead, a science festival produced by TELUS Spark Science Centre in association with the University of Calgary.

novEMBER 6–8, 2026

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BREW LAB | BEAKERNIGHT (18+) | SATURDAY | SUNDAY

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What Is Petri Dish?

Inspired by one of biology’s most iconic research tools, Petri Dish by Beakerhead is TELUS Spark’s newest experiment. Join us where local scientists, artists, engineers, and curious Calgarians collide, a place for new things to grow.

Where We’re Growing:

Week at a Glance

FOUR DAYS. ONE PETRI DISH.

*Subject to Changes

wednesday, NOV 4

BREW LAB

PRESENTED BY

Science Talks • Pints • Trivia

Two House Brewery · 6:00 - 9:00 PM

University of Calgary researchers take the stage for an evening of engaging science talks, followed by science trivia, great conversations and pints at Two House Brewing.

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FRIDAY, NOV 6

BEAKERNIGHT (18+)

TELUS Spark Science Centre · 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM (Adults Only)

The dish gets interesting after dark. Beakernight is Petri Dish's adults-only opening night featuring hands-on science, live demos and short talks with a drink in hand. Powered by ATB.

$39 non-member | $20 member

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SATURDAY, NOV 7

Petri Dish: Day one

FREE ADMISSION THANKS TO OVINTIV

*FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED TICKETS AT THE DOOR

TELUS Spark Science Centre · 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM (All ages)

Petri Dish's biggest day. A full 12 hours of science, art and engineering colliding, for every age, every curiosity level, all day and into the night.

Hands-on demos and experiments running throughout the day.
Performances, demonstrations and talks in the main atrium on the first floor.
All-ages talks in the Infinity Dome.
Quick, surprising talks from people who invented their own job title, living proof that arts and science can grow into something entirely new.
Dedicated programming for ages 0–8 in the Creative Kids Museum.

What’s Growing Saturday:

ADDITIONAL OFF-SITE Programming

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ADDITIONAL OFF-SITE Programming 〰️

SEVEN WONDERS OF SCIENCE

PRESENTED BY

University of Calgary · 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM (All ages)

Seven Wonders of Science: a free afternoon of talks, Q&As, and hands-on activities with University of Calgary researchers, all from auroras to dinosaurs. All curious minds welcome.

Separate from TELUS Spark. Tickets and details handled through UCalgary.

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SUNDAY, NOV 8

Petri Dish: Day TWO

REDUCED ADMISSION: $10 Adults | $5 Kids

TELUS Spark Science Centre · 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (All ages)

Closing out the weekend the way it started, loud. Sunday brings one last round of hands-on science, live demos and unexpected science before the dish gets put away for another year. Come for the last taste of Petri Dish.

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Hands-on demos and experiments running throughout the day.
Performances, demonstrations and talks in the main atrium on the first floor.
All-ages talks in the Infinity Dome.
Quick, surprising talks from people who invented their own job title, living proof that arts and science can grow into something entirely new.
Dedicated programming for ages 0–8 in the Creative Kids Museum.