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Find out all you need to know about attending The Big Bang Fair! The Fair will take place on 9 to 11 June 2026 at the NEC in Birmingham.
The Big Bang Fair is free, and is open to UK state-funded school groups only in:
- year 6 to year 8 (England and Wales)
- P7 to S2 (Scotland)
- year 7 to year 9 (Northern Ireland)
Schools can explore The Fair in our morning session (9am to 12pm) or afternoon session (1pm to 4pm).
We can’t wait to see you – make sure you don't exceed your group size and arrive on time, so you can get started with our incredible activities straight away.
Registration is now open! School groups can book free tickets today.
What's on
Discover what's on at The Big Bang Fair 2026! Get hands on, meet scientists, engineers and technicians and ask questions.
From sustainability and the environment, to life-changing inventions and innovations, we've got it all!
Check out our what's on page, and make sure to check back as we add more incredible activities, workshops and shows.
Live shows
Go on a journey through STEM with our live shows!
Suitable for students in year 6 to year 8, the live stage shows will cover the history of science, explore different materials and get up close with creepy crawlies.
Live stage shows are free to attend at The Big Bang Fair.
All shows will have live BSL interpretation.
Accessibility
Check out our accessibility guide below, including information on support for deaf and blind/visually impaired students and visitors.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with us at info@thebigbang.org.uk