Join us for Somerset's biggest STEM celebration
The 2026 festival begins in
Discover. Inspire. Explore
On the 4th May 2026, the Somerscience Festival brings the excitement of science and technology to the Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallett.
Dive into hands-on workshops and family-friendly activities, featuring world-class scientists and innovators.
The Somerscience Festival is more than an event, it’s a chance to spark curiosity, build science confidence, and connect communities.
We partner with schools to engage young minds, celebrate local and global innovators, and provide opportunities for everyone to experience the power of STEM.
Thanks to our volunteers, partners, and supporters, the Somerscience Festival is inclusive, inspiring, and accessible, showing that science isn’t just in labs, it’s all around us.
Get inspired. Join the excitement. Celebrate the science on your doorstep!
What’s on and Where
Festival Events & Information
What our visitors told us
Hear from visitors, educators, and STEM professionals about their Somerscience experience
“Thanks for a great day. We drove nearly an hour to come down for it and weren’t disappointed. Thanks for a super day out Ian”
Anonymous
Parent & Visitor
“We are certainly going to tell other parents about it and I can only see it becoming more popular”
Anonymous
Parent & Visitor
“My daughter’s eyes lit up during the chemistry workshop. She’s talking about becoming a scientist now. This festival changed her perspective on what’s possible.”
Sarah Mitchell
Parent & Visitor
“Awesome, interactive, educational!”
Anonymous
Parent & Visitor
“The actual science part was fantastic, kids can’t stop talking about everything they learned and all have about 50 new career ideas”
Anonymous
Parent & Visitor
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about the festival, volunteering, exhibiting, and more
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