Redefine what’s possible

Discover exciting possibilities and connect to inspiring role models in STEM with the Big Bang. The Big Bang Fair brings science and engineering careers to life with hands-on activities and shows. Young inventors and experimenters, future game-changers and lifesavers all develop and shine in The Big Bang Competition. Big Bang at School helps teachers run their own inspiring STEM days.

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The Big Bang Fair

The Big Bang Fair inspires the next generation with hands-on activities, experiments and workshops. The UK’s biggest celebration of STEM for schools will return on Tuesday 17 to Thursday 19 June 2025 at The NEC in Birmingham.

Get inspired

The Big Bang Competition

Know the next space explorer or climate change hero? Got an idea that will transform people’s lives?

Inspire inquisitive minds to think big, challenge facts, ask questions and invent solutions right now with the UK’s top science and engineering competition. Young people are amazing – help them shine and change the world.

Enter by 26 March 2025.

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Big Bang at School

Does your school need some Big Bang magic? Host an inspiring STEM day filled with amazing new activities. 

Get the Big Bang at School Blueprint and create a fantastic programme just right for you and start an extraordinary journey for your students. Applications are open! Apply before 30 September.

Apply now