Norwich Science Festival

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 ✨

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!

08/05/2026

✨
8 days
90,000 visits
296 events
103 Explorium exhibitors
12,589 tickets booked
1 epic Festival

Visit our blog to explore Norwich Science Festival 2026 in numbers - https://norwichsciencefestival.co.uk/news/norwich-science-festival-2026-in-numbers

06/05/2026

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

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!

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 📌

27/04/2026

There’s still time to apply and join our team!

is looking for a Senior Programme Manager & Festival Producer (Norwich Science Festival). This is an exciting opportunity to take on a key role across the wider events programme and help shape our award-winning science festival.

Location: The Forum, Norwich
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Fixed term until 31.03.28
Salary: £45,000 per annum

Deadline for applications is 12 noon, Thursday 30 April 2026

Head to our website for full details, or use the link in our bio to find out more 🔗

22/04/2026

Norwich’s celebration of all things gaming is BACK! 🎮

From 23–30 May 2026, Norwich Games Festival returns with eight days of free hands-on gameplay, interactive workshops, tournaments and industry talks.

Presented by The Forum, Norwich in partnership with Norwich University of the Arts, the full programme is now live and ready to book!

Here are our team’s top picks 👇

Unplugged Tots
Tue 26 & Wed 27 May, times vary
Free, drop-in fun for curious kids (and their grown-ups!). Explore STEAM, coding concepts, and problem-solving through hands-on, screen-free play.
🎟️ No ticket required

It All Flows Somewhere
Fri 29 May, 2pm – 3.30pm
A creative session for all ages where you’ll design your own neighbourhood, uncover hidden landscapes, and see your physical map transformed into a digital world you can explore at home!
🎟️ Adult £12, Child £10

Tamagotchis and Death in the Internet Age
Fri 29 May, 11am – 12noon
A thought-provoking (and surprisingly light-hearted) look at grief, memory and loss through digital pets and virtual worlds of the 90s and 00s.
Recommended for ages 16+
🎟️ Tickets £6

📲 Make sure you're following Norwich Games Festival for the latest updates, and check out the full programme via the link below!

Norwich Games Festival (NGF) presented by The Forum in partnership with Norwich University of the Arts, showcases the best of video and computer games, tabletop and board games, and even physical gaming and activities. Have a go on the retro arcade, show off your skills, discover a new indie game, o...