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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!

  • 3pm - 4pm

    Science at the Movies

    Join UEA’s Drs Tony Blake, Helen James, Dale Green and Leoni Palmer as they explore the science behind your favourite sci-fi films.

    Technology & Engineering
    Talk
    Free
    For Adults
    Physics and Sound
    Popular Science
    Space and Astronomy
  • Times vary

    The Great Science Time Tour (Relaxed Performance)

    Join a relaxed performance of The Great Science Time Tour!

    Show
    Free
    Space and Astronomy
    Nature & Environment
    Chemistry
    SEND-Friendly
    For Kids
    Family Event
  • Kombucha being poured into two glasses.
    6.30pm - 8pm

    Kombucha and Cheese Tasting Experience

    Join the award-winning Oichi team for a flavour-packed evening of kombucha and cheese tasting.

    Food & Farming
    Workshop
    For Adults
    Mind and Body
    Medicine and Health
    Festival Highlights
  • 7.30pm - 8.45pm

    Lessons from the Edge with Aldo Kane

    Step into the world’s most hostile and awe-inspiring environments with adventurer and best-selling author, Aldo Kane.

    Wildlife and Animals
    Nature & Environment
    Talk
    For Adults
    Festival Highlights
    Mind and Body
  • 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 - 10.45am

    Minna's Masks

    Meet author Louise Gooding and her latest character, Minna, as they explore the idea of masking in this SEND friendly workshop for children.

    Mind and Body
    Workshop
    For Kids
    SEND-Friendly
    Medicine and Health
  • Sun 22 Feb
    10am - 5pm

    Norfolk Wildlife Trust Nature Photography Competition 2025

    An exhibition showcasing winning and commended photos from the NWT 2025 Nature Photography Competition celebrating Norfolk’s wildlife, landscapes, and plants.

    Free
    Wildlife and Animals
    Nature & Environment
    For Adults
    For Kids
    Family Event

Festival Highlights

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