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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!

  • 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
  • A headshot of Luisa Smith, who has red hair and wears glasses.
    1pm - 2pm

    Playful Machines

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

    Workshop
    AI and Technology
    Technology & Engineering
    For Kids
  • A TARDIS against a yellow backdrop.
    2pm - 4pm

    Time and Space: Writing Science Fiction

    Inspired by the iconic television series, Doctor Who, this inclusive and interactive workshop is perfect for budding sci-fi writers and Whovians alike.

    Workshop
    Popular Science
    For Adults
  • Two children celebrating something on a laptop screen.
    10.30am - 12noon

    Little Clicks, Big Ideas

    Join this interactive family session to share your stories of how little ones build digital skills through everyday moments.

    AI and Technology
    Workshop
    Free
    Mind and Body
    Family Event
  • 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
  • An Explainer at Norwich Science Festival delivers a workshop on electricity to a group of children
    Times vary

    Light up the City!

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

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

    Making Rainbows

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

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

    Farm Detectives: The Potato Plot!

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

    Under £10
    Food & Farming
    Workshop
    For Kids
  • A parent and child play together during a WonderTots session at Norwich Science Festival
    Times vary

    WonderTots

    Explore the wonder of science with your little scientists, in our dedicated under 5’s sessions, WonderTots!

    Workshop
    Early Years
    For Kids
    Popular Science
    Under £10
  • 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

Festival Highlights

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