Spark After Dark

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.

August 8th Event Date

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.

October 10th Event Date

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!

December 12th Event Date

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!