What's on

Explore the incredible line-up of events, shows, talks and workshops at Norwich Science Festival 2025!

Dec 2024

Something for the grown-ups

It may be half term, but Norwich Science Festival isn't just for the kids! Explore lots of fantastic events for adults in 2025.

  • Brilliant Bodies! (Relaxed Performance)

    Go on a journey to discover the wonders of the human body in this fun, interactive family show.

    Biology
    Mind and Body
    All Ages
    Family Event
    Show
    Under £10
    Relaxed Performance
    Medicine and Health
  • The Bear Necessities: Polar Bears and Climate Change

    Discover how polar bears are evolving and adapting.

    Wildlife and Animals
    Climate Change & Sustainability
    Talk
    Free
    For Adults
    Nature & Environment
    Oceans and Seas
  • The Maths of Crowds

    What does Wembley Stadium have to do with mathematics?

    Maths & Engineering
    Talk
    Under £10
  • Learning to Speak Whale with Steve Backshall

    A family-friendly event for inspiring nature enthusiasts.

    Nature & Environment
    Oceans and Seas
    Wildlife and Animals
    Family Event
    Talk
    Headline Event
  • A Star is Born

    Explore the birth of a star with Astronomer Mike Poxon.

    Space and Astronomy
    Talk
    Free
  • In Conversation with Steve Backshall

    An unmissable event for nature enthusiasts!

    Wildlife and Animals
    Nature & Environment
    Talk
    Headline Event
    Festival Highlights
  • Two children look wowed in The Explorium at The Forum

    The Explorium!

    Don't miss free hands-on science activities for all ages in The Explorium at The Forum!

    All Ages
    Family Event
    The Explorium
    Free
  • A graphic reads 'Food Scientists to the Rescue', featuring a graphic of a suitcase filled with food

    Food Scientists to the Rescue!

    The future of food needs you!

    Family Event
    Show
    Free
    Food & Farming
  • Animal Top Trumps

    TV biologist Prof Ben Garrod and zoologist Dr Jess French go head-to-head in a bid to claim their team as the winners of the animal kingdom.

    Family Event
    Show
    Under £10
    Biology
    Nature & Environment
    Wildlife and Animals
    Early Years
  • Yum or Yuck? The Science of Taste

    So many foods and flavours are like Marmite - you either love them or hate them!

    Food & Farming
    Family Event
    All Ages
    Talk
    Free

Something for the grown-ups

It may be half term, but Norwich Science Festival isn't just for the kids! Explore lots of fantastic events for adults in 2025.