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Find out all you need to know about attending The Big Bang Fair! The Fair will take place on 9 to 11 June 2026 at the NEC in Birmingham.
The Big Bang Fair is free, and is open to UK state-funded school groups only in:
- year 6 to year 8 (England and Wales)
- P7 to S2 (Scotland)
- year 7 to year 9 (Northern Ireland)
Schools can explore The Fair in our morning session (9am to 12pm) or afternoon session (1pm to 4pm).
We can’t wait to see you – make sure you don't exceed your group size and arrive on time, so you can get started with our incredible activities straight away.
Registration is now open! School groups can book free tickets today.
What's on
Discover what's on at The Big Bang Fair 2026. From sustainability and the environment, to life-changing inventions and innovations, we've got it all!
Check out our what's on page, and make sure to check back as we add more incredible activities, workshops and shows.