A smash-up of art, science and engineering

Beakerhead is an exhibition of awe-inspiring artworks, fire-breathing contraptions and contemporary curiosities.

Beakerhead is September 18-21 with the main spectacle being held on Saturday, September 21.

Beakerhead is excited to host the main spectacle at Prince’s Island Park on September 21. Beakerhead workshops will be held at venues throughout the city.

Beakerhead is the brainchild of the Beakerhead Creative Society, a registered charity whose mandate is to globally advance education at the crossroads of art, science and engineering.

Spectacle tickets are on sale now. Workshop and shows will be announced on Aug 8.

Tickets are available at www.beakerhead.com

Beakerhead recommends purchasing tickets in advance. Subject to availability, tickets will be sold at the gate.

No you will not be permitted to re-enter Beakerhead once you have exited.

Please contact Showpass for support at 1-844-307-7469 or support@showpass.com. Support is available 9:00am to 5:30pm on business days.

Tickets are non-refundable but you can give your ticket to someone else.

Gates open at 5:00 pm. Everyone is subject to search upon entry.

Absolutely! Beakerhead is an all ages event. Please note that alcohol will be served on site.

Plan to spend one to three hours to explore all that Beakerhead has to offer.

Pack your imagination, event ticket and suitable outdoor clothing. Remember Calgary weather can change quickly so come prepared.

Please do not come with outside food/beverage, glass containers, chairs, pets, weapons and illegal or illicit substances of any kind.

Beakerhead is an outdoor event that happens rain or shine provided that it’s still safe. Bad weather cannot dampen the Beakerhead fun or spirit! Refunds will not be issued for inclement weather.

Credit cards, debit cards and cash will be accepted as payment. Please note there is not an ATM on site.

Please do! But keep your device in your hand – no selfie sticks or drones.

Food and beverage are available onsite from 5:00 to 11:00 pm.

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Yes alcoholic beverages will be served to guests aged 18 and over. Please bring photo ID.

Every reasonable effort is made to ensure that Beakerhead is accessible to people with disabilities. Prince’s Island Park is wheelchair accessible. Service animals are permitted. Support persons accompanying a ticket holder with disabilities will be admitted at no charge.

Unfortunately, pets cannot accompany you to Beakerhead. Service animals are permitted.

Prince’s Island Park is centrally located in downtown Calgary and easily accessible by foot, bike, car and public transit.

You cannot park on Prince’s Island but paid parking is available at Eau Claire Market to the south and at Calgary Parking Authority Lot #59 to the north.

You cannot park on Prince’s Island but paid parking is available at Eau Claire Market to the south and at Calgary Parking Authority Lot #59 to the north.