What's on

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

Nov 2025

Festival Highlights

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

  • Times vary

    The Great Science Time Tour

    Join the Great Science Time Tour!

    Show
    Free
    Space and Astronomy
    Nature & Environment
    Chemistry
    Family Event
    For Kids
  • An line drawn illustration of a medicine bottle, next to text saying 'Graphic Medicine'.
    1pm - 1.45pm

    Science of Self: Graphic Medicine

    Join award-winning graphic novelists Dr Nicola Streeten and Dr Ian Williams for an engaging discussion on the surprising role of comics in healthcare.

    Medicine and Health
    Talk
    For Adults
    Under £10
  • 2pm - 3pm

    From Batter to Bubbles!

    Celebrate Pancake Day with chemist, science communicator, and Great British Bake Off finalist Josh Smalley!

    Under £10
    Food & Farming
    Show
    For Kids
    Family Event
    Chemistry
    Popular Science
    Festival Highlights
  • 2pm - 3pm

    Patterns of Life: The Art of Biology

    Get stuck into fun, interactive activities that turn cells, molecules, and nature’s coolest patterns into your own works of art.

    Workshop
    Free
    Biology
    For Kids
    Popular Science
  • 3pm - 4pm

    Building the Aircraft of Tomorrow

    Join Guy Gratton and Mushfiqul Alam from Cranfield University, Europe’s leading aerospace research institution, for an inspiring journey into the future of flight!

    Talk
    Technology & Engineering
    Under £10
    For Kids
    For Adults
    Careers
  • 6pm - 7.15pm

    Architecture for People and Planet

    From radically regenerative neighbourhoods to co-living complexes, this inspiring session explores how sustainable design and construction can spark new ways of living.

    Talk
    Technology & Engineering
    Climate Change & Sustainability
    Under £10
    For Adults
  • 7pm - 8pm

    A Fear of Whistling

    In this special show created for Norwich Science Festival, writer John Osborne takes us on a deep dive into the world of misophonia – an extreme emotional response to everyday sounds.

    Show
    Mind and Body
    Popular Science
    For Adults
  • 7.30pm - 9pm

    Fragile Creatures

    Singer-songwriter Hannah Rose Platt shines a light on the long, shocking fight for women’s bodily autonomy.

    Show
    Popular Science
    Mind and Body
    For Adults
  • Thu 19 Feb
    9am - 4pm

    Techathon 2026

    Step Into Tech brings the Techathon back to Norwich – a two-day competition for young innovators to explore the possibilities of technology, coding and design.

    For Kids
    AI and Technology
    Popular Science
    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

Festival Highlights

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