British Science Festival

09/07/2026

The programme for the 195th British Science Festival is here and FREE tickets available to book NOW!

This September, Southampton will host five days of free events exploring the ideas shaping our world, in areas like AI and robotics, health, climate change, the future of food and sustainability, and much more.

Why would a robot go to church? What happens at an autopsy? How can we better communicate with dogs? And what will AI’s role be in our future? Expect fascinating new research, debate and performances exploring these questions and more.

As we head to the south coast, this year’s Festival includes a special focus on the ocean, with events, installations and workshops exploring deep-sea biodiversity, and interactions between the seas and our life on land.

With more than 80 events across the city, the Festival brings together researchers, artists and audiences through talks, performances, workshops, comedy, exhibitions and interactive experiences.

Run by us at the British Science Association and held in partnership with the University of Southampton, this year's Festival takes place from 16 to 20 September 2026, with events across the university campus and city venues, including Mayflower Studios, John Hansard Gallery and Turner Sims.

All events are free to attend, with tickets available to book on the Festival website via the link in our bio.

We can't wait to welcome you to Southampton this September.

https://britishsciencefestival.org/

17/06/2025

Save the date! 🤩The British Science Festival is coming to Liverpool in partnership with the University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University!

From the 10 – 14 September, take part in FREE workshops, talks, performances and lots more at iconic cultural venues across Liverpool city centre, the docks and university campuses.

From comedy shows to art installations; dynamic performances to hands-on workshops; insightful talks to interactive experiences, our programme of over 100 FREE events has something for everyone.

Join us in celebrating science in all its varied forms, including health and sport, space, forensics, animals and nature, psychology and lots more.
Brought to life through collaborations between some of the world’s leading scientists working together with local community groups, collectives and creatives. The Festival, also includes a weekend of events in partnership with the Liverpool Biennial exploring the theme of ‘BEDROCK’.

https://ow.ly/6SYz50W0ZIj

03/06/2025

Save the date! 🤩The British Science Festival is coming to Liverpool in partnership with the University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University.

From the 10 – 14 September, take part in FREE workshops, talks, performances and lots more at iconic cultural venues across Liverpool city centre, the docks and university campuses.

From comedy shows to art installations; dynamic performances to hands-on workshops; insightful talks to interactive experiences, our programme of over 100 FREE events has something for everyone.

Join us in celebrating science in all its varied forms, including health and sport, space, forensics, animals and nature, psychology and lots more.

Brought to life through collaborations between some of the world’s leading scientists working together with local community groups, collectives and creatives. The Festival, also includes a weekend of events in partnership with the Liverpool Biennial exploring the theme of ‘BEDROCK’.

https://ow.ly/6SYz50W0ZIj

15/01/2025

The deadline for the British Science Festival open call for event proposals is 23.59 on Monday 20 January 2025 ⏰🚨

Are you interested in running an event as part of the 2025 British Science Festival?

Get your application in ASAP!

See full details here:

We are now accepting Open Call proposals for the British Science Festival 2025.

10/12/2024

The deadline for the British Science Festival 2025 Award Lecture applications is 23.59 tomorrow⏰️

Are you an early career academic, skilled at engaging people with your research?

Get your application in ASAP!

See full details here:

Details on how to become an Award Lecturer at the British Science Festival