Adult highlights

Create a talisman to offer protection for yourself or on behalf of a loved one, species, ecology or society.

From mosaic self-portraits to infectious arcade games, science meets art in this 18+ festival zone to create a truly unique and inspiring experience for adults.

Design your own facepaint and see if your face art has what it takes to fool facial recognition technology.

From tarot cards to medical imaging: what methods help us face the unknown? Join a game of artist-made tarot cards and embark on a suprising journey through human fertility.

Did you know that light has special powers? Come visit us to peer into the unknown beauty of natural disorder!

How does it feel to sing or play a game with a stranger? Get involved and find out how a sense of connectedness is shaped by how we communicate with each other.

Enjoy inspiring talks on people, projects and ideas that fuse science with the arts.

Drop into our Science Cabaret Tent for some relaxed and creative scientific exploration. Play a game of mathematical bingo, watch poetry performances or create your own algorithmic art!

Explore new flavours and ingredients, as chefs and scientists whip up dishes that you can sample right there and then!

Drip colourful paints and create a beautiful artwork inspired by fluorescent brain images as you uncover how our brain cells communicate with one another.

Hosted by Portobello Radio and featuring world class acts from Royal Albert Hall and Royal College of Music, expect amazing music across the weekend.

Join experts discussing what it takes for individuals, communities or the natural world to thrive