Matariki Drone Show

Thank you for making the drone light show an unforgettable experience!

We'd love to hear what you thought about the event. This should only take a few minutes of your time, but is critical for us to show our funders the benefit the festival brings to the community.

Follow the link below to let us know what you thought!

Drone Show Survey

NanoFest 2024

NanoFest is back! Mark your calendars for 10 - 14 July.

NanoFest is our smaller, more local version of the Science Festival which runs every other year opposite the full festival. And even though it's a NanoFest year, we still have an awesome array of events for all ages.

The NanoFest programme is now live and tickets are on sale. Get in quick!

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Festival Hub

NanoFest's drop-in space hosting fun and fascinating stalls and events every day!
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Lights, Camera, Science! SciComm Student Film Premiere

The FINAL evening of phenomenal films produced by the University of Otago’s Science Communication Master’s students.
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Be an Observologist!

Come and learn how to be an observologist from the world’s premiere expert on observology, Giselle Clarkson!

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Calling all volunteers

SciFest is seeking a team of enthusiastic people to help out at this year’s NanoFest, from 10-14 July, and at a special Matariki event on 29 June. A

Festival Hub

This year's free and family-friendly Festival Hub will be located in the Tūhura Otago Museum's HD Skinner Annex. Stop by daily from 10-14

Introducing the NZISF Podcast!

Many of the panel talks and discussions held as part of the 2023 Science Festival in July were recorded and are now available as a podcast! Talks