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  • 2026
  • Q&A with Dr Karl
World Science Festival Brisbane
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wsfbqawithdrkarl26 Q&A with Dr Karl World Science Festival Brisbane Festival World Science Festival Brisbane Q&A with Dr Karl

27 Mar 2026, 1pm
Concert Hall
  • This event is currently only on sale to schools. To make a school group booking for this event simply fill out the online booking request form and one of our Group Sales team will contact you to confirm all details.

Book via Groups
$10
45 minutes
no interval, subject to change without notice

Overview

It’s time to put Australia’s favourite science communicator, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki in the hot seat with Q&A with Dr Karl. 

This special World Science Festival Brisbane event is designed for curious students in Years 4 – 6 to ask their burning science-related questions – from black holes to bionic limbs, volcanoes to vaccines, the environment to technology, there’s no such thing as a silly question! 

Known for making complex science fun and accessible, Dr Karl brings energy, humour and incredible knowledge to every topic. Don’t miss this opportunity to unpack your favourite science topics with our favourite brainiac. 

Curriculum alignment for students in Years 4 – 6:

  • Science Understanding: Earth and space sciences, biological sciences, physical sciences
  • Science Inquiry Skills: Questioning and predicting, communicating
  • General Capabilities: Critical and creative thinking, literacy

Q&A with Dr Karl is part of World Science Festival Brisbane. Find out more here.

Important Information

Age Recommendation

Suitable for students in Years 4 – 6.

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Prep: 1 free teacher per 3 students.
Years 1 to 6: 1 free teacher per 5 students.
Years 7 to 10: 1 free teacher per 10 students.
Years 11 to 12: 1 free teacher per 15 students.
Additional teachers: $10 each.

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Education Notes

Suitability: Years 4 to 6

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