Spark After Dark | Unforgettable 18+ Nightlife Events in Calgary at Spark Science Centre
Adult Only Nights of Science

Spark After Dark

The best science comes out at night!

Come to the dark side, there is science over here!

Ever wonder what happens at Spark, after dark? This adult-only event series is filled with evenings of science-tastic programming! Spark After Dark is here with the food, the drinks, the ice cream, the music, and of course, the science!

What can you expect from an 18+ night at the science centre?

  • The entire science centre is open late for an adults-only evening of fun!
  • Enjoy full bar service and sip on specialty-themed cocktails.
  • Indulge with delicious snacks and treats provided by the Spark Eatery and Astronaut Ice Cream Café.
  • Try the famous Astronaut Ice Cream - 10 flavours in total - there's no better time than the present!
  • Catch a show in the Infinity Dome theatre.

Spark Memberships for Adults and Students

Spark Members receive all kinds of perks like free parking as well as: a 15% special discount at the Spark Eatery, Astronaut Ice Cream and the Spark Store on Spark After Dark evenings! (The regular discount for members is 10%). Buy a Spark Membership here, and always have exclusive access to science!

Upcoming Dates

  • 2025
  • JUNE 13

Beyond the Rainbow...AGAIN!

Double rainbow – OMG! June is Pride Month, and on June 13, the science centre is getting yassified for Spark After Dark (18+): Beyond the Rainbow…AGAIN! Yes, folks, the award-winning adult night is back, back, back AGAIN — welcoming all who enter Spark to show off their true colours and celebrate them too.

The spectrum of sexuality and identity merges with the spectrum of colour during this uniquely science-themed Pride event, filled with dazzling drag performances, a vibrant Pride market, hands-on workshops, inspiring talks, and colourful food specials.

Get ready for a night of joy, creativity, and connection as we celebrate Pride in all its forms!

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  • 2025
  • AUG 8

Your Brain on Music

Taylor Swift nailed it when she sang, 'I’ve got that muuusic, in my mind sayin’ it’s gonna be alright!' Fun fact: music doesn’t just hit different—it literally lights up your brain! That’s right, music activates your brain like nothing else, and during Spark After Dark on August 8, explore just how much it impacts and shapes our minds, bodies, and lives in incredible ways. Get the full STEAM experience—check out how beats are made, what tools make it happen, who's behind the magic, and why it all matters. It’s science and creativity vibing together!

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  • 2025
  • OCT 10

GORE

From the Saw franchise to Evil Dead, its obvious people are obsessed with the freaky and grotesque... we just can’t look away! Brace yourself, because Spark After Dark on October 10 is serving up all the bloody, gory details you’ve been craving. From the twisted side of psychology to iconic horror moments in pop culture—and a whole lot of squishy biology in between—we’re diving straight into the weird, wild, and wonderful world of gore. Let’s get creepy and geek out on the science together!

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  • 2025
  • DEC 12

Greatest Hits

Get hyped for the Greatest Hits of every Spark After Dark on December 12, 2025! We’re throwing down a year of 18+ adult nights that push the limits of fun and science. Enjoy all your faves in one epic holiday kickoff! Indulge in guilt-free pleasures, explore the brain chemistry behind cravings, play with food, and celebrate your colourful identity. Rock out to sick beats and dive into horror-inspired science. Science lovers and curious adults, this is your holiday party. Let’s celebrate together and relive the wildest science moments of 2025!

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