Norwich Science Festival

Norwich Science Festival Award-winning Festival and epic celebration of science ✨
Coordinated by The Forum, Norwich, working with venues and partners. We'll see you again in 2027 📆

Norwich Science Festival is an award-winning festival with hands-on activities, engaging talks, fun family shows, fascinating exhibitions and cutting-edge science! If you’d like to support Norwich Science Festival and help secure its future, please do consider donating at https://norwichsciencefestival.co.uk/donate

Could you be part of Norwich Science Festival 2027?Applications to exhibit in The Explorium at The Forum, Norwich are no...
11/06/2026

Could you be part of Norwich Science Festival 2027?

Applications to exhibit in The Explorium at The Forum, Norwich are now open ✨

We're looking for individuals and organisations to help bring The Explorium to life through engaging, hands-on activities and experiences. If you'd like to share your expertise, connect with new audiences and inspire curiosity, we'd love to hear from you!

🔗 Apply online at norwichsciencefestival.co.uk

🗓️ Deadline for applications: Monday 7 September 2026, 5pm

Mark your calendars! Norwich Science Festival will officially return to the city from 13–20 February 2027.And while you'...
05/06/2026

Mark your calendars! Norwich Science Festival will officially return to the city from 13–20 February 2027.

And while you're saving the date, don’t forget that applications to be part of next year’s programme are still open!

We’re on the lookout for bold and brilliant ideas for talks, workshops, panel discussions, live performances, shows, exhibitions and unique science experiences.

🔗 Apply online at https://norwichsciencefestival.co.uk/get-involved/be-part-of-the-programme

🗓️ Applications close Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 5pm

It’s Volunteers’ Week!Volunteers' Week is a national campaign set up to spotlight the amazing contribution volunteers ma...
01/06/2026

It’s Volunteers’ Week!

Volunteers' Week is a national campaign set up to spotlight the amazing contribution volunteers make to communities across the UK.

Here at NSF, volunteers support the Festival in so many ways and play a vital role in creating a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere for our audiences.

In 2026 alone, our volunteers gave an incredible 302 hours of their time.

Thank you to everyone who has volunteered with us over the years ✨

Have you seen our open call for events and speakers is now open?Norwich Science Festival returns to the city in 2027 and...
20/05/2026

Have you seen our open call for events and speakers is now open?

Norwich Science Festival returns to the city in 2027 and we’re looking for bold, creative ideas to be a part of our events programme. It could be a talk, workshop, panel discussion, live performance, show, exhibition or any creative format that makes science accessible and exciting!

Have a swipe through for a flavour of the kinds of events our audiences love to see.

🔗 Apply online at norwichsciencefestival.co.uk

🗓️ Deadline for applications is Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 5pm

15/05/2026

Want to be on stage at an award-winning Festival?

Our open call for events and speakers to be part of Norwich Science Festival 2027 is now live!

We’re on the lookout for bold and brilliant ideas for talks, workshops, panel discussions, live performances, shows, exhibitions or unique science-themed experiences for next year’s programme.

You might be a scientist or researcher, an organisation or community group, or an artist, poet, musician or author - if you've got an idea for an event, we'd love to hear it.

🗓️ The deadline for applications is Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 5pm

Head to our webpage https://norwichsciencefestival.co.uk/get-involved/be-part-of-the-programme to find out more!

06/05/2026

Happy 100th birthday to THE voice of nature, Sir David Attenborough ❤️

Can you spot yourself in our Norwich Science Festival 2026 photo album?Take a look back at some of the highlights, captu...
30/04/2026

Can you spot yourself in our Norwich Science Festival 2026 photo album?

Take a look back at some of the highlights, captured by the brilliant Beth Moseley, Luke Witcomb and Rosie Mills-Smith 📸

Tag yourself, tag your friends, and let us know what you enjoyed most!

Get your STEAM fix this May! Here are some exciting events happening across Norwich and Norfolk:01–02 May, There’s a Mon...
29/04/2026

Get your STEAM fix this May! Here are some exciting events happening across Norwich and Norfolk:

01–02 May, There’s a Monster in Your Show at Norwich Theatre 🎶
Tom Fletcher’s Who’s in Your Book? leaps onto the Norwich Theatre Playhouse stage in this interactive family musical.

09–10 May, NNF Welcome Weekend 🎭
Free performances pop up across Norwich city centre to launch Norfolk & Norwich Festival - from theatre and dance to acrobatics and trapeze!

12-15 May, Off Earth at Norwich University of the Arts Immersive Visualisation and Simulation Lab 🌎
Part of the Norfolk & Norwich Festival programme, this free film and sculpture installation explores humanity’s presence in space through objects left behind.

Starts 16 May, What is the Meaning of Life? 🖼️
The Sainsbury Centre delves into the fundamental questions of human existence, from rulemaking to time and play in their spring 2026 exhibition season.

23 May, The Given World: The Rural Uncanny with Melissa Harrison 🌿
Part of the Norfolk & Norwich Festival and National Centre for Writing City of Literature weekend, the award-winning nature writer explores the connection between humanity and the natural world.

23-30 May, Norwich Games Festival at The Forum, Norwich 🎮
Norwich Games Festival returns with eight days of free gameplay, workshops, tournaments and industry talks.

27 May, Every Little Thing, UEA Green Film Festival 🪶
An annual showcase of environmental films from around the world University of East Anglia (UEA), don’t miss the free screening of Every Little Thing by Emmy-nominated director Sally Aitken.

30 May, Wild Weekend at Waterloo Park 🦋
Local to NR3? Join Norfolk Wildlife Trust and Friends of Waterloo Park for a day of free, hands-on wildlife-themed activities to discover and take action for the natural world!

Save this post for your May plans 📌

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