The Big Bang. Manchester Central. 11-13 March 2010

With amazing stands, shows, simulators and workshops you'll really see science and engineering come alive at The Fair.

It’s free. It’s Fun. It’s for all school and college students. If your teacher can't bring you, come with family & friends instead!

Go Global

If you think we live in a ‘switched on’ world now, wait until you see what’s around the corner. The web and computer technology have just started, with bigger, better, faster and more astounding things to come. Come visit to see what it might look like and how you can help shape it.

Body Talk

We now understand the body in ways we could only have dreamt of before, but still aids, swine flu and cancer can devastate us. Come join us to see what solutions cutting-edge science and engineering can offer and how they could point towards a new happy, healthier future for us all.

Power Up?

What does it really mean to be ‘sustainable’? What can we do today, to make sure that tomorrow we have enough food and energy for all the world’s population? Technology and engineering will play a big part in the solution to global warming, the biggest threat the world has ever faced. Join us to find out what part you can play.

The NeXt Factor

The pace of change is accelerating, and will continue to accelerate. Tomorrow’s world is barely imaginable today, with a level of productivity and innovation we can only guess at. Join us to push back the boundaries of the possible.

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Regional Big Bang Fairs...

Find out what amazing things are going on at your Regional Big Bang Fair, where students can attend as visitors or competitors. Read more

Hurry, booking out fast!...

Many of our activities have now booked out, but you can still get some seats for great shows like Brainiac, Bang Goes the Theory and Punk Science. Read more

Hurry, we're filling up! Thursday and Friday are now full but you can still come along on Saturday.Read more

Visit our zones - The NeXt Factor, Go Global, Body Talk and Power Up?Read more