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Could you be on stage at Norwich Science Festival in 2026?

Norwich Science Festival returns to the city next year, from Saturday 14 - Saturday 21 February 2026!

Presented by The Forum, Norwich Science Festival is a celebration of science and technology - showcasing the ground-breaking research and innovation associated with the city. The Festival takes place in Norwich over eight days in the February half term, with events taking place at venues all over the city, and the heart of the activity here at The Forum.

Expressions of interest are now open for 2026 - if you have an idea for an event for next year's Festival, then we want to hear from you!

Expressions of Interest for NSF26 are now open!

We're looking for submissions for a range of events - including everything from performances, stage shows, talks, workshops and immersive experiences! You might be a scientist or researcher, an organisation, or an artist, poet, musician, author, writer and speaker. Whether you're based in Norwich and Norfolk or from further afield, we would love to hear your ideas.

Norwich Science Festival 2026 will invite visitors to picture a future shaped by bold new ideas, fresh perspectives, scientific discovery and technological innovation. We'd love to see these ideas in your submissions, and we encourage you to look back at previous Festivals to see the kinds of events our audiences love to see in the programme.

To submit your idea, please use this form. Please try to include as much detail as possible, including potential costings, tech and set up requirements and details on the audience you wish to target with your event. If your idea is still in early development stages, don't be put off! We'd still like to hear from you.

Expressions of Interest will close at 5pm on Tuesday 1 July 2025.

Please do not use this form if you are connected with the University of East Anglia, as you must apply directly with the UEA Public Engagement and Events team.

Please do not use this form if you would like to apply to exhibit in The Explorium at The Forum. Applications for this will open later in the year.

Please note that filling in this form is not a contract and does not commit you to being part of the Festival. We are not able to take every submission forward, and as a small team, we may not be able to contact you if you have not been successful on this occasion.

We may also contact you to find out more about your idea before making a final decision about the suitability for Norwich Science Festival 2026. Thank you for your interest in being part of NSF!

If you would like to discuss your ideas for Norwich Science Festival 2026, then please do get in touch with our Festival Producer, Claire Mutimer: