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!

Spark After Dark is the science centre you know, but after hours, for adults only. Think hands-on experiments, electrifying DJs, interactive activations, and cocktails strong enough to power a particle accelerator. These 18+ nights are where YYC comes to eat, drink, geek out, and stay out way past bedtime.

What’s waiting for you?

  • Explore the entire science centre without the kids—permanent and travelling exhibits included. Feeling brave? Add a ride on R0S!E, Spark’s robot roller coaster. 
  • Catch keynote talks, STEAM-inspired performances, and DJs that keep the energy high. 
  • Dig into interactive experiences, demos, and themed activations that make science unforgettable. 
  • Meet YYC’s hottest makers, small businesses, and vendors. 
  • Sip on themed cocktails and check out full bar service. 
  • Snack, nibble, or fully indulge at the Spark Eatery and Astronaut Ice Cream café. 
  • Stay so late it’s early—programming runs 6 PM–midnight. 

For Members

Adult and student Spark Members score perks like free parking and 15% off at the Spark Eatery, Astronaut Ice Cream, and Spark Store during Spark After Dark nights (up from the usual 10%). Buy a Spark Membership here and always have exclusive access to science!

 Upcoming 2026 Spark After Dark Nights 

  •  April 10

Science of Sports

Gooooaaaall! On April 10, Spark After Dark scores that winning hat trick to turn adrenaline all the way UP and break down the science of sports. Take one for the team, test your reflexes, push your limits, and explore what makes athletes excel. Think: Speed, strength, balance, endurance and the mental power it takes to go all in. Hands-on demos, experiments, and movement challenges put biology, physics, and psychology in action. Come for the science, leave ready to go beyond your limits.

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  • July 10

Space Cowboys 

Spark’s hopping into the Stampede line-up… but with a science twist! From rodeo rings to outer space, humans have always had the grit to go beyond. Grab your spurs, strap on your space boots, and saddle up for a night exploring the frontier of science—from first human flight to moon landings to hunting for habitable exoplanets. Expect demos that wow, experiments that make you go “whoa,” and experiences that are literally out of this world. Giddy up, space cowfolk!

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  • October 9

Paranormal Activities 

The shadows are alive… and something’s watching. On October 9, Spark After Dark cranks up the fear factor. Hair-on-neck moments, illusions that trick your senses, and experiments that reveal why your brain swears someone’s right behind you when no one’s there. Spine-tingling demos, mind-bending activations, and an eerie, full-on atmosphere await. This night is for anyone ready to flirt with the edge of reality. Because how do you really know what’s real, and what’s not?

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  • December 11

Greatest Hits 

Get hyped for Greatest Hits on December 11 at Spark After Dark (18+)! We’re packing a year of adult-only nights into the biggest science party of the year—heat, thrills, wild experiments, and all your favourite moments from 2026. Dance to the beats, sip on themed cocktails, explore the exhibits after hours, and celebrate the weird, wild, and unforgettable side of science. This is your ultimate holiday mashup—think of it as the year’s best playlist, but IRL.

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