Discover Festival
Spark your curiosity on Saturday 13 June 2026 from 10:00 - 16:00
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 archaeologists 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.
Watch scientists conduct real-life experiments, take part in robotics workshops, listen to inspiring music and 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.
Join us
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.