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Explore the incredible line-up of events, shows, talks and workshops at Norwich Science Festival 2026!

Feb 2026

Festival Highlights

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

  • 7pm - 8pm

    No Filters: Communication and Connection

    Nurse-turned-bestselling-author Christie Watson and her daughter Rowan Egberongbe explore the challenges of talking about mental health across generations.

    Talk
    Mind and Body
    For Adults
    Medicine and Health
  • 7pm - 8pm

    STEMM Careers: Emergency Aviation

    Captain Henrietta Davies gives a unique insight into her work flying critical care missions across the region - an unmissable event for those interested in a career in aviation!

    Talk
    Careers
    Medicine and Health
    Free
    For Kids
    For Adults
    Technology & Engineering
  • 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
    Multiple days & times

    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
  • Fri 20 Feb
    10.15am, 12pm & 3.45pm

    The Atom Stage - Bubble Inc

    Prepare to be amazed as the Bubble Wizard and 12-time Guinness World Record–breaking Bubble Inc reveal the fascinating science behind bubbles.

    Family Event
    Show
    Popular Science
    Free
  • 10.30am - 3.30pm

    Young Artist's Studio: The Science of Clay

    Spend a day experimenting with clay at the Sainsbury Centre in this artist-led workshop for 7-11 year olds.

    For Kids
    Nature & Environment
  • 10.30am - 4pm

    The Explorium! - Thursday 19 Feb

    Find out what free, hands-on science activities are taking place in The Explorium today!

    For Adults
    For Kids
    Family Event
    Free
    The Explorium
  • 11am & 2pm

    Dino Duel: A Prehistoric Face-Off

    Dinomania Ranger Chris and Professor Ben Garrod go head-to-head in the ultimate dinosaur knowledge showdown, packed with fun, facts and fierce prehistoric rivals.

    Show
    Dinosaurs
    For Kids
    Family Event
    Wildlife and Animals
    Festival Highlights

Festival Highlights

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