What's on
Explore the incredible line-up of events, shows, talks and workshops at Norwich Science Festival 2026!
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11am & 2pmHow 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 ScienceTechnology & EngineeringFor KidsFamily EventFestival Highlights -
11am - 12noonPlant Galls Detectives
Join evolutionary geneticist Maridel Fredericksen for a hands-on workshop investigating plant galls.
WorkshopFor KidsBiologyNature & EnvironmentFree -
11am - 12noonThe 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 KidsShowBugs and MinibeastsWildlife and AnimalsUnder £10Family Event -
Times varyThe Great Science Time Tour
Join the Great Science Time Tour!
ShowFreeSpace and AstronomyNature & EnvironmentChemistryFamily EventFor Kids -
1pm - 2pmSTEMM Careers: Building Blocks of the Universe
Discover what it's like to work at CERN – the largest particle physics laboratory in the world.
CareersPhysics and SoundFreeFor KidsFor Adults -
3pm - 4pmWhy 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.
TalkMind and BodyPopular ScienceUnder £10For Adults -
Times varyLight up the City! (Relaxed Workshop)
Learn how to make electricity circuits and launch flying saucers in this relaxed workshop for children!
Under £10WorkshopPopular ScienceSEND-FriendlyFor KidsTechnology & Engineering -
Times varyMaking Rainbows (Relaxed Workshop)
Discover the science behind rainbows in this immersive and relaxed workshop for children!
Under £10WorkshopPhysics and SoundPopular ScienceSEND-FriendlyFor Kids -
Times varyFarm Detectives: The Potato Plot! (Relaxed Workshop)
Help the farmer save his crop in this fun, relaxed workshop for children!
Under £10Food & FarmingWorkshopFor KidsSEND-Friendly -
6pm - 7pmMedTech on the Brain
Step into the world of medical innovation with brain injury survivor James Piercy.
TalkMedicine and HealthUnder £10For Adults