DARK MATTERS Adult Nights

The Dark Matters: Season Pass is a limited time offer to Edmonton's biggest science lovers! Purchase tickets for all three events in the Dark Matters: 2026 season for 15% off their total value. Dark Matters events are a time for adults to take the spotlight, where we kick the kids out and explore the more edgy side of science. In 2026, Dark Matters Season Pass holders will explore Dark Matters: Science of Sex (February 20), Dark Matters: Science is Dope (May 8), and Dark Matters: Are You Afraid of the Dark (October 30). Tickets are a limited quantity, so get them before they are gone!

Get ready for the hottest night of the year and explore the tantalizing world of science at Dark Matters: Science of Sex! This adults-only night dives into the biology, psychology, and chemistry behind intimacy, attraction, and everything in between.

Dive into the biology, psychology, and chemistry behind intimacy, attraction, and everything in between as you get hands-on with activities that will make you blush, laugh, and maybe learn a thing or two. Hear from fascinating guest speakers and panel experts as they unravel the mysteries of human connection and desire.

This event is always a sell-out, so grab your tickets before they’re gone! Bring your curiosity (and maybe a friend) for a night that’s equal parts fun, flirty, and thought-provoking.

Adults-Only (18+) | ID required for entry.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Please note Dark Matters is an 18+ event. Government Issued ID is required by all attendees, regardless of age.

Individual event tickets will go on Sale in February.

Plants, Pills & Vices

Step into the haze of history, chemistry, and culture as you explore the science of substances that alter minds and shape societies. From ancient medicinal plants to modern pharmaceuticals, from vices to breakthroughs—this is science that hits different.

Adults-Only (18+) | ID required for entry.

Dark Matters: Science is Dope starts at 6:30 p.m.

Please note Dark Matters is an 18+ event. Government Issued ID is required by all attendees, regardless of age.

DARK MATTERS: Science is Dope is serving up the mind-blowing science behind highs, vices, and brain chemistry—not mind-altering substances. No drugs, cannabis, or other controlled substances will be sold, provided, or consumed at this event. Additionally, smoking, including cannabis and vaping, is strictly prohibited anywhere in the building or on-site. The views and opinions expressed by guest experts and community groups are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of TELUS World of Science – Edmonton.

Individual event tickets will go on Sale in February.

Dark Matters: Are You Afraid of the Dark starts at 6:30 p.m.

Please note Dark Matters is an 18+ event. Government Issued ID is required by all attendees, regardless of age.