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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!

  • 11am - 12noon

    The Ugly Animal Roadshow

    Celebrate and explore the incredible biology of the animal kingdom’s most monstrous with evolutionary biologist and Chair of the Ugly Animal Preservation Society, Simon Watt.

    For Kids
    Show
    Bugs and Minibeasts
    Wildlife and Animals
    Under £10
    Family Event
  • Times vary

    The Great Science Time Tour

    Join the Great Science Time Tour!

    Show
    Free
    Space and Astronomy
    Nature & Environment
    Chemistry
    Family Event
    For Kids
  • 1pm - 2pm

    STEMM Careers: Building Blocks of the Universe

    Discover what it's like to work at CERN – the largest particle physics laboratory in the world.

    Careers
    Physics and Sound
    Free
    For Kids
    For Adults
  • 3pm - 4pm

    Why We Die with Simon Watt

    Join biologist and comedian Simon Watt as he delves into the surprising science behind why we die, and what the alternatives might be.

    Talk
    Mind and Body
    Popular Science
    Under £10
    For Adults
  • 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
  • 6pm - 7pm

    MedTech on the Brain

    Step into the world of medical innovation with brain injury survivor James Piercy.

    Talk
    Medicine and Health
    Under £10
    For Adults
  • 7pm - 8.30pm

    Nine Lessons for Norwich Science Festival

    Join MC Robin Ince and a plethora of special guests including Helen Czerski, Clara Nellist, Anjana Khatwa, and Simon Watt.

    Show
    Popular Science
    For Adults
    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

Festival Highlights

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