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This year, Beakerhead is going to be held completely at TELUS Spark Science Centre so the event can fit in every bit of STEAM possible! Prepare for two premium event nights – packed with special programming, the return of Beaker Bar, speciality cocktails, key note speakers, unforgettable art installations and more – plus three daytime experiences sure to please families.
Expect a whole new lineup of STEAM-inspired programming, artists, experiences, talks, food, fun, and of course, FIRE! All while explore the entirety of Calgary's only science centre!
Friday September 20 + Saturday September 21
Time to get stoked for two premium Beakernights from 5:00 PM - midnight! Making its splashy debut for the FIRST TIME IN CANADA – Octopoda is set to unleash waves of sound, colour, design and good vibes. Put the pedal to the metal and rev up the fun with your crew under Canopy by Phenuhaus. Don’t miss the interactive concert experience with Brouhaha by Squonk, where you get to play the instruments too! Plus, check out the latest from True North Absurdities with the Prairie Fire pony blazing its way to Beakerhead. For the most out-of-this-world intergalactic aquarium experience from Big Art, head straight into SPARKQUARIUM! Plus the entire Brainasium outdoor park is fully licensed, so kick off or wrap up your Beakerhead adventure with a cocktail (or two) from Beaker Bar—it's one science experiment you won’t want to miss! Soak in the glow of all the lights, fire, and action only at Beakernights!
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Tickets: $36.00 per person, per night. Children 3 and under FREE.
Member Tickets: $32.00 per person, per night. Children under 3 FREE.
Get your tickets now. Limited capacity! Includes exploring the whole science centre!
Member Tickets Buy TicketsFriday September 20, Saturday September 21, Sunday September 22
Daytime Beakerhead Experiences include family friendly programming, live science, special guests, Hack the House, special STEAM inspired guests, music and more!
Friday September 20 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM –General Admission and included in Spark Memberships. Includes exploring the whole science centre! Children 3 and under FREE.
Saturday September 21 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM - General Admission and included in Spark Memberships. Includes exploring the whole science centre! Children 3 and under FREE.
Sunday September 22 | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM - General Admission and included in Spark Memberships. Includes exploring the whole science centre! Children 3 and under FREE.
Daytime Beakerhead experiences are included in a Spark General Admission ticket, but will sell out fast!
Member Tickets Buy TicketsHost of CBC’s The Nature of Things and award-winning science communicator, researcher, Anthony Morgan brings his passion for sharing science to this year’s Beakerhead! Anthony has spent over 20 years teaching audiences the transformative power of science - it’s what he does best! His work has landed him several award nominations, including a Falling Walls nomination for groundbreaking science initiatives and recognition as one of CBC’s Top 20 Millennial Change-makers. As Beakerhead’s Keynote Speaker, Anthony will be diving into the world of innovation in STEAM, sharing the most exciting breakthroughs, and what the future holds.
Catch Anthony, and the coolest advancements in science and technology, Saturday, September 21st at Beakerhead!
Octo-STEAM Tentacle Spectacle!
Kraken that beat with every tentacle as Octopoda makes his eight-armed North American debut at Beakerhead 2024! Help Octopoda on his quest to become the GOAT (Greatest Of All Tentacles) as he unleashes waves of sound, colour, design and good vibes with your help. With over 100m of carefully crafted led animations, controlled through eight massive drums, guests get to control the beat and a massive Octopus! Created by Amigo & Amigo, this wickedly cool regenerator is guaranteed to get your blood pumping – no matter what colour it happens to be!
Catch Octopoda all weekend long at Beakerhead.
Pedal Like it's 1999!
It’s time to get lit, Beakerhead! Put the pedal to the metal and throw some neon shade with Canopy by Phenuhaus. Imagine pedalling through a lush neon jungle, where the leaves glow and float in the breeze, except this radical jungle is powered entirely by your own two feet! But here’s the kicker – this pedal-powered party is about more than just a good time; it’s a fusion of art and science like no other. Inspired by 'Crown Shyness', this mind-blowing adventure, from Pneuhaus and Bike Powered Events, showcases the wonders of sustainable energy and creative innovation.
Rally your bike crew and check out Canopy every day at Beakerhead!
Fire Breathing Bronco!
This is one stallion you won’t catch at the stampede! Blazin’ its way to Beakerhead is this one-of-a-kind sculpture made specifically for this year’s spectacle by True North Absurdities. Giddy on up to this horse with its ultra sleek aluminum frame standing a whopping 9.5 feet tall. This steed sports a mane sharper than a cowboy's wit and nostrils ablaze with actual flames!
See the full power of this fire breathing bronco all weekend at Beakerhead.
Ever dreamed of meeting fish from the Andromeda galaxy?
Blast straight into the SPARKQUARIUM, the most out-of-this-world intergalactic aquarium around! This space-time portal whisks you right into the stardust splash zone as you navigate through this 360-degree, 3D-animated mega-structure! Mind-bending mysteries from distant worlds surround you in a space odyssey jam-packed with alien creatures, flora, fauna, and extra-TEST-rial surprises! Enjoy some interstellar banter and make special requests while CO2 effects swirl around you, brought to Beakerhead by BIG ART and Calgary Party 50!
Sippin’ on STEAM at the Beakerbar
What better way to start or end your Beakerhead adventure than with a cocktail (or two)? Welcome to Beaker Bar, one science experiment you won’t want to miss! Sip and enjoy a variety of custom-crafted cocktails and refreshing beverages while you soak in all those Beakerhead vibes. Plus, it's a great time to make new friends, swap stories of Beakerheads from years past and chillout from a day of STEAM!
Ever been to a concert that features a foghorn organ?
How about tuba bells? A Squonkcordian? Then, you haven’t been to a concert that lets you play the instruments too! Introducing Brouhaha by Squonk, a fantastical fusion of high-energy tunes, upbeat characters, unconventional instruments and a seriously cool stage design featuring blinking eyes and smoke-shooting ears. Beakerhead is so excited to showcase this immersive outdoor spectacle that allows guests to join in on the fun. This Brouhaha is one interactive sound experience you don’t want to miss!
Catch Squonk during both Beakernights, with a special daytime performance on Saturday, Sept. 21 and Sunday, Sept. 22!
Get ready for an incredible evening where art, science, and fashion come together at Beakerhead 2024! On September 20 and 21, Future Oceans International is showcasing an awe-inspiring fashion show called Awaken New Depths.
Future Oceans International merges fashion, art, and sustainability, showcasing 10 designers who use eco-friendly materials and innovative processes. Their work tells powerful stories about protecting our planet. The fashion show is split into three sections: Harmonize, Transform, and Adapt.
Don't miss the chance to see how fashion and art can drive positive change and inspire others to protect our oceans. Be there to witness the future of fashion and be part of a movement that cares for our planet.
Let’s kick off Beakerhead 2024 with Calgary Party 50! Get ready for larger-than-life balloon installations that are modern, organic, and eco-friendly. Crafted from biodegradable latex and filled with air, these installations follow the City of Calgary’s Landfill Guidelines. So, when the party wraps, they’ll be disposed of responsibly. Celebrate with style and sustainability—the Beakerhead way!
Look up… way up! Calgary’s local projection mapping collective, MAPPERZ, will display giant projector-powered works of art on Spark’s south building wall.
What does a door mean to you? Does it evoke feelings of opportunity or anxiety? How did a door become such a metaphor for success, failure, opportunity, family, home, change, transition, and so many other moments of emotional connection? This project explores the greater meaning of a door, and its ability to change our path in life when we have the courage to open it. After all, it’s just a door.
Here, science isn’t just a subject to be studied, but a living, breathing adventure, waiting to be explored by all who dare to dance. Join Spark’s Live Science Connections team as they create a Science Party like no other! Play with Artificial Intelligence in Steven’s Lab, take garbage and create art while having conversations about climate conservation with the team from GenAction. Plus, catch live science demonstrations happening all over the science centre!
Step right up into the hidden world of Cirque de la Nuit at Beakerhead 2024! Western Canada’s Premier Circus Troupe brings their unique performances to the science centre all weekend long for a wild and twisted adventure beyond the big top!
An exciting and engaging event specifically designed for young teams of individuals aged 14 - 21 from across Alberta. Participants are challenged to put their engineering, creativity and collaborative skills to the test and ‘hack’ a piece of used household furniture by transforming it into a rideable machine that runs on sustainable power sources.
Beakerhead is grateful to Imperial Oil for their generous support of the Hack the House program.
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In April 2022, TELUS Spark merged with Beakerhead and joined forces to engage and inspire more people and communities with science, engineering, art and technology (STEAM). With Beakerhead and Spark working together, the future of science in communities across Calgary looks brighter than ever before! Beakerhead has brought STEAM to life for 542,000 people through art and entertainment. This magic has been made possible with 665 local partners, 35,000 volunteer hours, and 1,442 collaborating presenters, and reached over 605 million people online. That’s a lot of numbers. But they all add up to awesome.
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