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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

    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
  • A child smiles into a mirror as a rainbow of light is shone onto her face.
    Times vary

    Making Rainbows (Relaxed Workshop)

    Discover the science behind rainbows in this immersive and relaxed workshop for children!

    Under £10
    Workshop
    Physics and Sound
    Popular Science
    SEND-Friendly
    For Kids
  • A child attends a workshop exploring farming, DNA and soil health at Norwich Science Festival
    Times vary

    Farm Detectives: The Potato Plot! (Relaxed Workshop)

    Help the farmer save his crop in this fun, relaxed workshop for children!

    Under £10
    Food & Farming
    Workshop
    For Kids
    SEND-Friendly
  • 4pm - 5.30pm

    Family Raptor Roost

    Head to Hickling Broad at twilight to discover amazing raptors with the Norfolk Wildlife Trust team.

    All Ages
    Family Event
    Under £10
    Nature & Environment
    Walk
    Wildlife and Animals
    For Kids
  • 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
    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

Festival Highlights

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