W5 Late - Dinosaurs

Get ready for a prehistoric night like no other! W5 Late is back – and this time, dinosaurs are crashing the guest list.

Step into an adults-only evening of immersive and interactive fun on Friday 20 June at Northern Ireland’s award-winning science and discovery centre. At W5, fun has no age limit, but for one night only this June 2025, no kids are allowed, and grown-ups are given the run of the place.

There’s Plenty to Sink your Teeth Into

Unleash your inner explorer at Dinosaurs Survive! – a larger-than-life experience where the prehistoric comes roaring back to life. Step into a world where dinosaurs roam again, see baby dinosaurs hatch before your eyes, and cunning velociraptors stalk the shadows. Just watch your step… the carnivores are feeling peckish.

Think you know your T. rex from your Triceratops? Prove it at our fast-paced speed quizzing sessions — where sharp minds earn serious Jurassic bragging rights.

Want to set the vibe? Fire your song requests straight to our DJ booth and help craft the ultimate dino-disco soundtrack for the night.

Ready for live science? Join us at the Science Bar for a brand-new show, Dinosaurs: The Eras Tour! This is a history lesson that is no dino-SNORE!

Delve into over 250 hands-on exhibits across W5’s eight interactive zones — from mind-bending illusions to cutting-edge science.

Feeling parched after all that dino-dodging? Swing by one of our fully licensed bars for a well-earned glass of wine, a cold beer, or whatever prehistoric potion you fancy.

Step into a world of science, dinosaurs, and after-hours fun.

Remember... #NoKidsAllowed!

After strange portals opened and prehistoric creatures started appearing around Ireland, the International Association for the Preservation of Dinosaurs (IAPD) was tasked with capturing and containing the dinosaurs before they could harm humans or themselves.

Take a tour through the IAPD headquarters and learn more about the prehistoric era from which the dinosaurs came, and discover the lengths the IAPD took to get the creatures to W5! The staff may even bring out some dinosaurs from the hatchery, or if you're lucky, you may get to get up close and personal with some dinosaurs, like our baby Dilophosaurus or juvenile Tyrannosaurus. Don't worry - our expert handlers will be on call to make sure the dinos are well-fed before your meet and greet.

If you're feeling brave, step into the Carnivore Enclosure, where we house some of the biggest dinosaurs. You'll be face-to-face with a Spinosaurus, Giganotosaurus and even some Raptors. But keep your distance - these dinos might bite!

Please Note:

• IAPD Headquarters (Lecture Theatre, Level 5): Time-slot tickets will be issued on arrival.
• Carnivore Enclosure (AMAZE, Level 4): This is a walk-through experience, open from 7pm–11pm.