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Manchester Science Festival 2027 (Science and Industry Museum)

Manchester Science Festival returns in summer 2027 for its 20th anniversary, with entertaining events, immersive experiences, live experimentation and hands-on family fun. A schools programme kicks off the festival, and a summer of science continues across August and beyond. More details are still to be announced.

By the Born to Engineer editorial team Checked

At a glance

Run by
Science and Industry Museum[1]
Who it’s for
Families and the public; the page describes hands-on family fun and does not state an age range. A separate schools programme runs from 19 to 21 July.[2]
Entry
Students or a school can enter
Worth
Hands-on science and innovation events, live experiments and immersive experiences for families.[3]
Cost
Not stated
Where
England (Manchester, Greater Manchester)
Format
In person
Dates
to

Sources

4 sources

  1. Science and Industry Museum

    Manchester Science Festival | Science and Industry Museum

    the festival will celebrate how we live and play in our city of ideas through entertaining events, immersive experiences, live experimentation and hands-on family fun.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  2. Science and Industry Museum

    Manchester Science Festival | Science and Industry Museum

    Plus, a special schools programme will kick off the festival from 19–21 July.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  3. Science and Industry Museum

    Manchester Science Festival | Science and Industry Museum

    More details will be revealed soon, sign up to the festival newsletter to be the first to know more.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  4. Science and Industry Museum

    Manchester Science Festival | Science and Industry Museum

    Manchester Science Festival will return from Saturday 24 – Tuesday 28 July 2027, followed by a summer of science continuing across August and beyond.

    Checked 24 October 2026

Details checked by the Born to Engineer editorial team. Always confirm dates on the provider’s site before applying.

Not open yet

Saturday 24 to Tuesday 28 July 2027 (schools programme 19 to 21 July 2027)[4]

Visit manchestersciencefestival.com (opens in a new tab)

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