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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!

  • 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
  • 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 - 12.30pm

    A Winter Wildlife Walk at Cley

    Explore the North Norfolk Coast with ornithologist Carl Chapman.

    Nature & Environment
    Walk
    For Adults
    Wildlife and Animals
  • 10am - 11am

    Biomimicry: How Nature Inspires Engineering

    Discover how biology and engineering combine in this interactive, animal-filled science show.

    For Kids
    Technology & Engineering
    Wildlife and Animals
    Under £10
    Show
    Family Event
  • 10am - 12.30pm

    RWE Mini-COP

    Young eco champions go head-to-head in the final of the Mini-COP competition powered by RWE.

    Technology & Engineering
    Climate Change & Sustainability
    Free
    Talk
    Family Event
    For Kids
  • 10.30am - 12noon

    ADHD in the Family Tree

    Join UEA Developmental Psychologist Prof John Spencer to explore what it means when ADHD and neurodivergence runs in the family.

    Talk
    Mind and Body
    Medicine and Health
    Free
    For Adults
  • 10.30am - 4.30pm

    Artybugs

    Create eco-friendly miniature bug hotels and garden sculptures in this hands-on, drop-in workshop.

    Workshop
    Bugs and Minibeasts
    Free
    Wildlife and Animals
    Family Event
    For Kids

Festival Highlights

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