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Explore a few early release events for Norwich Science Festival 2027! Mark the dates in your calendar - the full line-up will be released on Thursday 26 November!

Nov 2026

Festival Headliner

Join Britain’s first astronaut, Helen Sharman, as she reflects on the future of spaceflight in our Norwich Science Festival 2027 headline event!

  • 2pm - 4pm

    Lions and Tigers and Bears with Gordon Buchanan

    Wild encounters behind the lens with award winning wildlife filmmaker Gordon Buchanan

    Careers
    Show
    Family Event
    Nature & Environment
    Wildlife and Animals
  • Times vary

    Tiny Planet

    A puppetry adventure to save a planet – and save ourselves

    Family Event
    Show
    Popular Science
  • Times vary

    Tiny Planet

    A puppetry adventure to save a planet – and save ourselves

    Family Event
    Show
    Popular Science
  • 10.30am - 12.30pm

    Relative: TOAST Family Workshop

    Join TOAST’s Daisy Henwood for a family writing workshop with a science twist!

    Family Event
    Workshop
    Popular Science
    Under £10
  • Times vary

    The Brain Bending Science Illusion Show

    The Magical Mr West returns with another spectacular science show

    Family Event
    Show
    Popular Science

Festival Headliner

Join Britain’s first astronaut, Helen Sharman, as she reflects on the future of spaceflight in our Norwich Science Festival 2027 headline event!