Why not make the most of your Science Festival visit by exploring all the free events and activities we have to offer in the Festival Village and ...around town. From breakthrough local music to comedy, poetry and cocktails.

View the full programme here.

Free for Adults

10am – 2pm Drop In

Sun Gazing - Festival Village

Safely explore the beauty of the Sun using solar telescopes and pose your best spacerelated questions to our knowledgeable experts.

1 – 2pm

The Next Generation of FameLab - Jetstream

Step into an electrifying one‑hour showcase where FameLab Academy students from Gloucestershire, Swindon and Oxford bring Content, Clarity, and Charisma to the Festival stage. These rising science communicators deliver sharp ideas, crystal‑clear explanations, and unforgettable energy.  Fresh voices. Global talent. Pure FameLab magic. See the future of science storytelling live. Hosted by Khazana Rasool-McLaughlin.

2.30 – 3.30pm

The Future of Science - Jetstream

Join us as three global FameLab storytellers take the stage once more. They teased us with their three-minute talks in the past. Now join Joni Wildman, Erin Pallott and Tammy Lee as they each deliver a 20‑minute burst of brilliance – part performance, part discovery, all unforgettable.

Expect big ideas, bold perspectives, and the trademark FameLab spark that makes science feel electric. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the FameLab family, this is your chance to learn, laugh, and be wowed by the very best.

Come for the science. Stay for the stories. Leave inspired. Hosted by Khazana Rasool-McLaughlin.

Free for Families

10.30 – 11am

From One Tiny Cell - Jetstream (Age 7+)

Did you know every person on Earth started life as just one tiny cell? Smaller than a grain of sand, this single cell begins dividing again and again, eventually forming a human being, including you.

Join FameLab International winner Tammy Lee in this interactive family science show, to discover how scientists study the earliest stages of life using powerful microscopes and clever detective work. Through drawing challenges you'll explore how cells grow, estimate how many cells are in different parts of their body and how scientists help families who need extra support (and science!) to start a family. 

11.45am – 12.30pm

Science Stinks! - Jetstream (All Ages)

Why do some things smell amazing while others smell revolting? Embark on a noise-tingling, mind-opening and occasionally eye-watering journey through the hidden world of scent with Stephen Belding.

Stephen explores the chemistry behind the scents that shape our everyday lives. You'll encounter some of the most notorious odours in science, including the worst smell known to mankind, where a single drop can cause sickness half a mile away!

From the surprising aromas of fine wine to the infamous stink of asparagus, discover how tiny differences in molecular structure can create dramatically different smells.

1 – 2pm

The Next Generation of FameLab - Jetstream

Step into an electrifying one‑hour showcase where FameLab Academy students from Gloucestershire, Swindon and Oxford bring Content, Clarity, and Charisma to the Festival stage. These rising science communicators deliver sharp ideas, crystal‑clear explanations, and unforgettable energy.  Fresh voices. Global talent. Pure FameLab magic. See the future of science storytelling live. Hosted by Khazana Rasool-McLaughlin.