What's on
Explore the incredible line-up of events, shows, talks and workshops at Norwich Science Festival 2026!
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11am - 12noonImpossible Questions
Discover how the silliest questions spark the most brilliant science (and writing!) in this weird and wonderful event with science writer and author Isabel Thomas.
For KidsUnder £10Popular ScienceTalk -
12noon - 1pmWhen Icebergs Collapse
UEA’s Dr Meredith Myer, from the School of Environmental Studies, shares fascinating insight into ‘benthic’ communities, and how events such as iceberg collapses impact the health of our oceans.
FreeNature & EnvironmentClimate Change & SustainabilityTalkFor AdultsOceans and Seas -
Times varyThe Great Science Time Tour
Join the Great Science Time Tour!
ShowFreeSpace and AstronomyNature & EnvironmentChemistryFamily EventFor Kids -
1pm - 2pmDo Humans Dream of Electric Gods?
Join UEA's Dr Lorna Richardson and Dr Geraint D’Arcy for a deep-dive in to cinema, history, and AI.
AI and TechnologyTalkFor AdultsPopular ScienceFree -
2pm - 3pmGravitational Waves from the Early Universe
Dr Robert Ferdman, Associate Professor of Physics at UEA, explores how black holes break-throughs have opened a new way to study the Universe.
TalkSpace and AstronomyFreeFor Adults -
3pm - 4.15pmHidden Hunger
NHS consultant paediatrician Dr Emma Webb and the Quadram Institute’s Prof Martin Warren are joined by PhD researcher Brenda Mionk, as they explore the scientific efforts to tackle the issue of ‘hidden hunger’ in Norfolk.
Food & FarmingMedicine and HealthTalkFor AdultsMind and BodyFree -
7pm - 8pmIt is Rocket Science!
Stuart Catchpole and Ben Jarvis explore the ways advances in space technology are helping to fight climate change.
TalkSpace and AstronomyClimate Change & SustainabilityAI and TechnologyTechnology & EngineeringFreeFor Adults -
7.30pm - 8.45pmThe Age of Diagnosis with Suzanne O'Sullivan
Neurologist Suzanne O’Sullivan offers a compassionate exploration of sickness, health and medical culture.
TalkMedicine and HealthFor AdultsMind and BodyFestival Highlights -
Times varyLight up the City!
Learn how to make electricity circuits and launch flying saucers in this immersive workshop for children!
Under £10WorkshopPopular ScienceFor KidsTechnology & Engineering -
Times varyMaking Rainbows
Discover the science behind rainbows in this immersive workshop for children!
Under £10WorkshopPhysics and SoundPopular ScienceFor Kids