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Be part of the programme

Norwich Science Festival will return to the city from Sat 13–Sat 20 February 2027!

Presented by The Forum, Norwich Science Festival is a celebration of science, technology and innovation, showcasing the world-leading research, ideas and creativity associated with Norwich and Norfolk.

The Festival is held over eight days in the February half term, with events taking place at venues across the city, and the heart of the activity here at The Forum.

Each year, we invite submissions for a wide range of events and experiences. It could be a talk, workshop, panel discussion, live performance, show, exhibition or any creative format that makes science accessible and exciting!

A large dinosaur puppet looks out at the audience during an event at Norwich Science Festival 2026.
Could you be part of an award-winning science festival? (Image by Beth Moseley)
Could you be part of an award-winning science festival? (Image by Luke Witcomb)
Could you be part of an award-winning science festival? (Image by Luke Witcomb)
Could you be part of an award-winning science festival? (Image by Luke Witcomb)
Could you be part of an award-winning science festival? (Image by Luke Witcomb)
Could you be part of an award-winning science festival? (Image by Beth Moseley)

Norwich Science Festival 2027: Open call for events and speakers


Our open call is now live! If you have an idea for an event, we want to hear it. We welcome submissions from researchers, authors, educators, performers, artists, community groups, organisations and individuals.

Please use the form linked in the button below to submit your event proposal. The form should take around 20 minutes to complete.

Submit a proposal

Our open call for event and speakers will close on Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 5pm.

FAQs

  • The open call is for anyone aged 18+ with an event idea related to science, technology, engineering, mathematics or medicine (STEMM). We welcome submissions from researchers, authors, educators, performers, artists, community groups, organisations and individuals.

  • If you have an idea for an event, we want to hear it. It could be a talk, workshop, panel discussion, live performance, show, exhibition or any creative format that makes science accessible and exciting! 

    We programme events for a range of audiences, including families, children and adults. Please indicate the intended audience when submitting your idea.

  • Complete the online submission form linked on this page, even if you have taken part in the Festival before. The form should take around 20 minutes to complete.

  • Yes, you are welcome to submit multiple ideas for events. We just ask that you submit one form per event proposal.

  • The form will ask you to describe your proposed event, including its format, content and intended audience. We’ll also ask for information about any technical or logistical requirements. 

    Please provide as much detail as possible within the word count. We welcome ideas at all stages of development, including brand-new events. As a small team, however, we’re unable to offer extensive event development support.

  • No, submitting an event proposal is free of charge.

  • No. We welcome submissions from individuals and organisations across the UK and beyond!

  • The deadline for applications is Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 5pm.

  • There is a separate application process to exhibit in The Explorium. Please visit our webpage for details of when applications open and how to apply: https://norwichsciencefestival.co.uk/get-involved/exhibit-at-nsf 

    If you would like to submit an event proposal and exhibit in The Explorium at The Forum, you will need to complete both application forms.

  • If you are a student, academic or staff member based at the University of East Anglia or Norwich Research Park, you will need to apply directly with the UEA Public Engagement and Events team.

    Please contact Hannah Linsdell at [email protected] for details on how to apply.

  • We’ll be in touch by mid July if there is interest in including your event in the programme. As a small team, we’re unable to contact unsuccessful applicants, but we’re very grateful for your interest and for taking the time to apply.

  • For more information about the event submission process, please contact our programming team via email [email protected]. We are a small team so we may not be able to respond immediately.

For more information about the event submission process, please contact our programming team using the email address below. As a small team, we may not be able to respond immediately.