What's on

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

Jan 2026

Festival Highlights

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

  • 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 headshot of Luisa Smith, who has red hair and wears glasses.
    11am - 12noon

    Playful Machines (SEND Session)

    Join Norwich Making Space for a hands-on workshop where young creatives become artists, engineers and inventors!

    For Kids
    Workshop
    SEND-Friendly
    Technology & Engineering
    AI and Technology
  • Times vary

    The Great Science Time Tour (Relaxed Performance)

    Join a relaxed performance of The Great Science Time Tour!

    Show
    Free
    Space and Astronomy
    Nature & Environment
    Chemistry
    SEND-Friendly
    For Kids
    Family Event
  • 10am - 10.45am

    Minna's Masks

    Meet author Louise Gooding and her latest character, Minna, as they explore the idea of masking in this SEND friendly workshop for children.

    Mind and Body
    Workshop
    For Kids
    SEND-Friendly
    Medicine and Health
  • An Explainer at Norwich Science Festival delivers a workshop on electricity to a group of children
    Times vary

    Light up the City! (Relaxed Workshop)

    Learn how to make electricity circuits and launch flying saucers in this relaxed workshop for children!

    Under £10
    Workshop
    Popular Science
    SEND-Friendly
    For Kids
    Technology & Engineering
  • A child smiles into a mirror as a rainbow of light is shone onto her face.
    Times vary

    Making Rainbows (Relaxed Workshop)

    Discover the science behind rainbows in this immersive and relaxed workshop for children!

    Under £10
    Workshop
    Physics and Sound
    Popular Science
    SEND-Friendly
    For Kids
  • A child attends a workshop exploring farming, DNA and soil health at Norwich Science Festival
    Times vary

    Farm Detectives: The Potato Plot! (Relaxed Workshop)

    Help the farmer save his crop in this fun, relaxed workshop for children!

    Under £10
    Food & Farming
    Workshop
    For Kids
    SEND-Friendly
  • Times vary

    The Great Science Time Tour (Relaxed Performance)

    Join a relaxed performance of The Great Science Time Tour!

    Show
    Free
    Space and Astronomy
    Nature & Environment
    Chemistry
    SEND-Friendly
    For Kids
    Family Event
  • An Explainer at Norwich Science Festival delivers a workshop on electricity to a group of children
    Times vary

    Light up the City! (Relaxed Workshop)

    Learn how to make electricity circuits and launch flying saucers in this relaxed workshop for children!

    Under £10
    Workshop
    Popular Science
    SEND-Friendly
    For Kids
    Technology & Engineering

Festival Highlights

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