What's on

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

Nov 2025

Festival Highlights

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

  • 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
  • 3pm - 4pm

    Live Heart Dissection

    Join Festival patron and biologist Professor Ben Garrod and consultant cardiologist Dr Rohin Francis for a Valentine’s event like no other.

    Show
    Biology
    Under £10
    For Adults
    Mind and Body
    Medicine and Health
    Festival Highlights
    Family Event
    For Kids
  • Dr Nikhil Mistry in a white lab coat with his arm in the air.
    2pm - 3pm

    Do Try This at Home!

    Dr Nikhil Mistry returns to Norwich Science Festival with an array of amazing science demonstrations that you CAN try at home!

    For Kids
    Under £10
    Chemistry
    Show
    Family Event
    Popular Science
    Festival Highlights
  • Kombucha being poured into two glasses.
    6.30pm - 8pm

    Kombucha and Cheese Tasting Experience

    Join the award-winning Oichi team for a flavour-packed evening of kombucha and cheese tasting.

    Food & Farming
    Workshop
    For Adults
    Mind and Body
    Medicine and Health
    Festival Highlights
  • 7.30pm - 8.45pm

    Lessons from the Edge with Aldo Kane

    Step into the world’s most hostile and awe-inspiring environments with adventurer and best-selling author, Aldo Kane.

    Wildlife and Animals
    Nature & Environment
    Talk
    For Adults
    Festival Highlights
    Mind and Body
  • 7.30pm - 8.45pm

    The Age of Diagnosis with Suzanne O'Sullivan

    Neurologist Suzanne O’Sullivan offers a compassionate exploration of sickness, health and medical culture.

    Talk
    Medicine and Health
    For Adults
    Mind and Body
    Festival Highlights
  • 2pm - 3pm

    From Batter to Bubbles!

    Celebrate Pancake Day with chemist, science communicator, and Great British Bake Off finalist Josh Smalley!

    Under £10
    Food & Farming
    Show
    For Kids
    Family Event
    Chemistry
    Popular Science
    Festival Highlights
  • 11am & 2pm

    Dino Duel: A Prehistoric Face-Off

    Dinomania Ranger Chris and Professor Ben Garrod go head-to-head in the ultimate dinosaur knowledge showdown, packed with fun, facts and fierce prehistoric rivals.

    Show
    Dinosaurs
    For Kids
    Family Event
    Wildlife and Animals
    Festival Highlights
  • 7.30pm - 8.30pm

    The Universe and the Neurodiverse

    Award-winning comedian, broadcaster, and author Robin Ince explores what it is to be human and the incredible diversity of our minds.

    Talk
    Mind and Body
    Medicine and Health
    For Adults
    Festival Highlights
  • 11am & 2pm

    How Does it Work? With Maddie Moate

    BAFTA-winning children’s TV presenter, YouTuber, and author Maddie Moate invites you on an interactive adventure into the workings of everyday machines.

    Popular Science
    Technology & Engineering
    For Kids
    Family Event
    Festival Highlights

Festival Highlights

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