FAQ's
Princes Wharf 1 will be humming with around 30 exhibitors delivering hands-on activities.
FOBI runs for two days:
- Friday 20th is “Schools Day”, only for participating schools from around Tasmania.
- Saturday 21st is open to the public.
Both days run the same content, but during Schools Day, student groups are scheduled across selected, set activities, across time-limited sessions. So even if your child has attended during Schools Day, they may be very keen to come back on Saturday and explore the content they missed – there will still be plenty to see and do!
Browse the program.
Prices:
- Adult | $15 per adult
- Student/Concession | $10 per person,
- Under 16 years | Free
- FOBI is a strictly ticketed event.
- Your ticket will give you access to a full day of festival fun.
- In the unlikely event that we don't sell out, remaining tickets will be available online or can be purchased at the door.
- You will need to present your tickets to enter the venue.
Join the fun and discover more about science and the world around us. Book your tickets now and arrive at any time between 9.00am and 2.30pm. Most visitors spend approx 1–2 hours exploring the festival, but you’re welcome to stay for less or longer.
The festival is often sold out, so securing your tickets means that you can guarantee a day of fun.
On completion of your booking, Humantix sends you a confirmation email that has your tickets and receipt attached as a PDF. If you're not able to locate your confirmation email, you can have it resent.
If you still can't find your tickets, we will be able to search for your ticket at the venue entrance.
Yes! Cancellations will be accepted up until 72 hours before FOBI opens.
You can cancel your ticket through Humantix and a refund will be made to your account within 5-10 business days.
You can present your ticket on any smartphone or tablet device. If you prefer to print your ticket that's ok too.
Yes, there MAY be a queue.
Present your pre-purchased FOBI ticket (digital or printed) at the entry or purchase a ticket at the festival entry.
Remember to dress warmly and prepare for all possible weather conditions including wet weather.
Festival patron are encourage to use public transport to travel to/from the Festival of Bright Ideas. It’s a good time to refamiliarise yourself with public transport options!
There is limited parking options close to the venue and high traffic due to the Salamanca Markets. We have no designated parking, so plan ahead, and keep in mind that FOBI’s public open day coincides with Salamanca Market; as usual there will be roadblocks into the market area. Parking options include:
All areas of the venue are fully accessible, including toilets.
Yes, there will be coffee and some snacks available for purchase.
Please bring your own water bottles and keep cups!
- Please do not attend the event if you are experiencing any of the following :
- fever (or signs of fever, including chills or night sweats)
- runny nose
- cough
- sore/itchy throat
- shortness of breath
- loss of taste or smell.
- Sanitising stations will be located throughout the venue.
- Cleaning staff will regularly ensure amenities are clean and frequently-touched areas will be sanitised often.
- Venue capacities will be determined by Tasmanian government health policy at the time.
Please complete our enquiry form.
