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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!

  • 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 - 11am

    Choose Your Own Evolution

    Join award-winning author and zoologist Jules Howard for a fun, interactive family show exploring life on Earth.

    Under £10
    Wildlife and Animals
    Dinosaurs
    Show
    For Kids
    Family Event
  • 11am - 12noon

    Mirrors into the Mundane

    What if your everyday life is holding up a mirror and you've been walking past it without noticing? What happens when we're too distracted to look?

    Talk
    Mind and Body
    Free
    For Adults
    Medicine and Health
  • 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
  • 1pm - 2.30pm

    Feed the Birds

    Join the Norfolk Wildlife Trust team to learn how to provide food for our feathered friends and make a bird feeder to take home.

    Family Event
    Nature & Environment
    Under £10
    Workshop
    Early Years
    Wildlife and Animals
    For Kids
  • 1pm - 2pm

    Manufacturing Careers: Shaping the Future

    Explore the diverse and rewarding career opportunities available across manufacturing and engineering sectors.

    Talk
    Careers
    Technology & Engineering
    Free
    For Kids
    For Adults
  • 3pm - 4pm

    The Wonder of Life on Earth

    Discover the incredible, unlikely story of life on Earth with paleontologist and award-winning author Dr Henry Gee.

    Talk
    Dinosaurs
    Wildlife and Animals
    Popular Science
    Under £10
    For Kids
    Family Event
    Nature & Environment
  • An Explainer at Norwich Science Festival delivers a workshop on electricity to a group of children
    Times vary

    Light up the City! (Relaxed Workshop)

    Learn how to make electricity circuits and launch flying saucers in this relaxed workshop for children!

    Under £10
    Workshop
    Popular Science
    SEND-Friendly
    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!