2026 Year in Review
Festival Highlights
2026 Year in Review
The 12th NI Science Festival has undoubtedly been a resounding success, marking a significant milestone in our journey of promoting STEAM engagement and education in Northern Ireland.
“Love this festival, belfast is rich in research, academia & Culture”
59k
Attendees
350+
Events throughout Northern Ireland
45%
Free Events
173
Schools Visited
5k+
School Pupils
Science Across Northern Ireland
- 47% of audiences came from outside Belfast
- Events took place across towns & cities throughout NI
- Visitors travelled from GB, ROI and beyond
Some of our past events
Legend Landscape Language Seminar
County Monaghan Field-Names & Minor Place-Names Project
Thursday 12th November
TICKETS FREE
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Maps & Memories Exhibition with Libraries NI – Portrush Library
Exploring how Ireland’s Ordnance Survey Shaped our Landscapes and Lives.
Monday 2nd November
TICKETS FREE
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Back to the Future: What Did Sci-Fi Get Right?
NI Science Cafe
Tuesday 13th October
TICKETS £2
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Shorelife: Therapeutic Photography Workshop
Discover Wellbeing Through Nature and Photography
Saturday 10th October
TICKETS £22
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Maps & Memories Exhibition with Libraries NI – Omagh Library
Exploring how Ireland’s Ordnance Survey Shaped our Landscapes and Lives.
Friday 2nd October
TICKETS FREE
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From Rocket Science to Ironman: Exploring the Realm of Possibility
Join us to hear from aerospace engineer and endurance athlete Emily Bond
Tuesday 8th September
TICKETS £2
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Maps & Memories Exhibition with Libraries NI – Glengormley Library
Exploring how Ireland’s Ordnance Survey Shaped our Landscapes and Lives.
Wednesday 2nd September
TICKETS FREE
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Maps & Memories Exhibition with Libraries NI – Lisburn Library
Exploring how Ireland’s Ordnance Survey Shaped our Landscapes and Lives.
Saturday 1st August
TICKETS £
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Chasing Shadows: How To View A Partial Solar Eclipse
NI Science Cafe
Monday 6th July
TICKETS £2
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Maps & Memories Exhibition with Libraries NI – Chichester Library
Exploring how Ireland’s Ordnance Survey Shaped our Landscapes and Lives.
Wednesday 1st July
TICKETS FREE
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Docs Ireland presents Chris Packham: People’s Emergency Briefing
What’s happening with climate and nature, and what does it mean for everyday life in the UK? This eye-opening film bringing together nine leading UK scientists and experts with the latest evidence and why it matters.
Monday 22nd June
TICKETS FREE
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Maps & Memories Exhibition with Libraries NI – Ballymena Central Library
Exploring how Ireland’s Ordnance Survey Shaped our Landscapes and Lives.
Monday 1st June
TICKETS £
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