What's on

Explore the incredible line-up of events, shows, talks and workshops at Norwich Science Festival 2026!

Feb 2026

Festival Highlights

From science cabaret and celebrity shows, to kombucha and cheese tasting, be sure to check out our 2026 Festival Highlights!

  • A visitor to The Explorium tries on a safety helmet and goggles
    Sat 21 Feb
    10.30am - 4pm

    The Explorium!

    Don't miss free hands-on science activities for all ages in The Explorium at The Forum!

    All Ages
    Family Event
    The Explorium
    Free
    For Kids
    For Adults
    Popular Science
  • Wed 18 Feb
    9.30am - 4.50pm

    Explorer Dome

    Step inside the Explorer Dome’s mobile planetarium for a range of amazing shows for all ages.

    Family Event
    Under £10
    Show
    Space and Astronomy
    Mind and Body
    Relaxed Performance
    SEND-Friendly
    For Kids
    Popular Science
  • Sat 21 Feb
    9.30am - 10.30am

    Quiet Hour in The Explorium

    Ease into the excitement of Norwich Science Festival with a Quiet Hour at The Explorium!

    Free
    The Explorium
    Popular Science
    For Kids
    For Adults
    Family Event
    SEND-Friendly
  • A large crowd gather outside The Forum for a performance during Norwich Science Festival
    Sat 21 Feb
    10am - 4pm

    The Atom Stage

    Brand-new for 2026, don't miss free performances outside The Forum every day of the Festival!

    The Explorium
    Free
  • Silhouette images of art
    Sat 14 Mar
    10am - 4.30pm
  • Sat 21 Feb
    10am - 4pm

    Sunflower Snug

    A Quiet Space for Norwich Science Festival

    For Adults
    For Kids
    SEND-Friendly
    Free
    The Explorium
  • 10.15am, 12pm & 3.45pm

    The Atom Stage - Teaching Dr Nik

    Join Dr Nikhil Mistry for a series of exciting science demos - from flying canister rockets to yeast explosions - on The Atom Stage!

    Family Event
    Show
    Free
  • Sat 21 Feb
    10.30am - 4pm

    Microbe Zoo

    Microscopic adventures await – visit the Microbe Zoo at Norwich Science Festival!

    Free
    Biology
    For Kids
    Family Event
    For Adults
    Festival Highlights
    The Explorium
  • A woman with grey hair and a pink top exercising.
    10.30am - 12noon

    Reimagining Women's Health

    Join members of the University of East Anglia’s Women’s Health Network and leading experts from across Norfolk for an engaging and inspiring look at the future of women’s healthcare.

    Talk
    Medicine and Health
    Free
    For Adults
  • 10.30am - 4pm

    The Explorium! - Saturday 14 Feb

    Find out what free, hands-on science activities are taking place in The Explorium today!

    For Adults
    For Kids
    Family Event
    Free
    The Explorium

Festival Highlights

From science cabaret and celebrity shows, to kombucha and cheese tasting, be sure to check out our 2026 Festival Highlights!