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EventThe Forum, Norwich (with University of East Anglia)

Norwich Science Festival 2027 (13 to 20 February, The Forum)

A week-long city-wide science festival in Norwich with talks, shows, workshops and family events, held during the February half term. Many events are free and the 2027 programme is being released in stages.

By the Born to Engineer editorial team Checked

At a glance

Run by
The Forum, Norwich (with University of East Anglia)[1]
Who it’s for
Families and anyone interested in science; individual events are labelled for adults, family or other audiences. No overall age range is stated.[2]
Entry
Students apply themselves
Worth
Hands-on science and technology events, talks from scientists and innovators, and a careers-style show programme to explore as a family.
Cost
Many events at Norwich Science Festival are free, and The Forum and our partners have kept prices at the paid-for events as low as possible.[3]
Where
England (Norwich, Norfolk)
Format
In person
Dates
to

Sources

4 sources

  1. The Forum, Norwich

    Join us on stage in 2027! | Norwich Science Festival

    Norwich Science Festival has grown into the UK’s third largest science Festival.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  2. The Forum, Norwich

    Plan your visit | Norwich Science Festival

    For the majority of our events, accompanying adults also need to book a ticket.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  3. The Forum, Norwich

    Plan your visit | Norwich Science Festival

    Many events at Norwich Science Festival are free, and The Forum and our partners have kept prices at the paid-for events as low as possible.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  4. The Forum, Norwich

    Join us on stage in 2027! | Norwich Science Festival

    Norwich Science Festival will officially return to the city from 13–20 February 2027

    Checked 24 October 2026

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

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13 to 20 February 2027[4]

Visit norwichsciencefestival.co.uk (opens in a new tab)

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