NI Science Festival returns with an interstellar programme of over 200 public events. From biochemistry to physics, ecology to geology, discover how you, the universe and everything in between behaves.

NI Science Festival 2023

NI Science Festival returns 16 – 26 February 2023 for its ninth edition celebrating the Science of You, The Universe and Everything in between!

The Super Nature Show with Chantelle and Rory
NI Science Festival Children's Events

The Super Nature Show with Chantelle and Rory | NISF Roadshow

15 - 18 Feb 2024

Join CBeebies' Teeny Tiny Creatures animal experts Chantelle and Rory in Bangor!

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Gordon Buchanan   30 Years in the Wild
Winter

Gordon Buchanan – 30 Years In The Wild

Sun, 25 Feb 2024, 12:00pm

Gordon will be taking a look back at his incredible 30 years working both behind and in front of the camera.

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Dark Matters   A Night of Short Fiction Inspired by John Stewart Bell and CERN
NI Science Festival

Dark Matters – A Night of Short Fiction Inspired by John Stewart Bell and CERN

0.59 KM
Mon, 19 Feb 2024, 7:00pm

Explore the remarkable life and scientific contributions of physicist John Stewart Bell, born in Belfast.

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Marcus du Sautoy   Around the World in 80 Games
NI Science Festival

Marcus Du Sautoy – Around The World in 80 Games

Sun, 25 Feb 2024, 2:30pm

Marcus Du Sautoy explains his exploration, Around The World in 80 Games at Whitla Hall.

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Claudia Hammond   The Keys to Kindness
NI Science Festival

Claudia Hammond – The Keys To Kindness

1.14 KM
Fri, 23 Feb 2024, 7:30pm

Broadcaster and author of the Keys To Kindness, Claudia Hammond takes on an eye-opening tour of kindness.

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Wonderdog with Jules Howard
NI Science Festival

Wonderdog: How the Science of Dogs Changed the Science of Life with Jules Howard

Sun, 18 Feb 2024, 12:00pm

Join zoology correspondent & Guardian writer Jules Howard in this celebration of the role that dogs are playing in the science of animal minds.

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Niamh Nic Daeid on Forensic Science
NI Science Festival

Niamh Nic Daeid on Forensic Science

Sun, 18 Feb 2024, 2:00pm

Join award winning Chartered Chemist and Authorised forensic scientist, Professor Niamh Nic Daeid, at Whitla Hall.

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The Science of Jurassic World
NI Science Festival Children's Events

The Science of Jurassic World | NISF Roadshow

15 - 18 Feb 2024

An entertaining exploration of the science behind THE movie franchise that helped change the way we see dinosaurs - Jurassic Park.

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Alice Roberts   Visit Belfast
NI Science Festival

Alice Roberts – Crypt: Life, Death and Disease in the Middle Ages and Beyond

Sun, 18 Feb 2024, 4:30pm

Join Professor Alice Roberts as she talks about her new book, Crypt: Life, Death and Disease in the Middle Ages and Beyond.

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Bakineering in Space
NI Science Festival

Bakineering in Space with Andrew Smyth

Fri, 16 Feb 2024, 3:30pm

Join aerospace engineer and judge of Netflix’s Baking Impossible, Andrew Smyth, on a journey to explore surprising connections....

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