Discover Fest | Discover Fest | Newcastle University

A free, one day festival

Newcastle University welcomes you to our free, one-day festival of interactive family-fun in the heart of the North East. Immerse yourself into a world of wonder and exploration. Filled with activities, crafts, shows, and events for all ages, this is a day sure to inspire the whole family.

Expert experiences

Meet the experts at the forefront of their fields - from health detectives to performers, to scientists and engineers.

Celebrate as our city-centre campus comes together as a vibrant hub of curiosity and creativity. There's a jam-packed schedule of captivating experiences for you to take part in. So you won’t be short of things to do during your visit.

Take part in real-life science experiments and robotics workshops, listen to inspiring music and watch captivating stage performances, and get involved in activities suitable for children and adults alike.

It's not just entertainment; it's inspiring play with a purpose.

Find out what's on

Register for festival updates

Discover Festival is all about bringing ideas and people together; making the impossible feel possible. It's a day of building connections, sparking ideas, inspiring wonder in young and older minds alike.

Mark your calendars and join us on Saturday 13 June 2026 at our city-centre campus.

A small number of our activities require booking. Register your interest to be the first to hear when bookings open in early May.

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