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About The Fair

Unlock your students’ passion for STEM with a school trip that’s out-of-this-world. Join in at The Big Bang Fair for hands-on activities, STEM careers inspiration and exciting live shows.  

The free event takes place at the NEC in Birmingham during the summer term. The Fair is designed for students aged 10 to 13 years old, it’s an experience they’ll never forget. 

 

Two young people with expressive faces marvel at a scientific experiment at The Big Bang Fair. In front of them two balls seem to float mid air.
A young person at The Big Bang Fair interacts with one of the displays

Why take part

Challenge your students’ perceptions of STEM, open their eyes and inspire the next generation of inventors and innovators. 

The Big Bang Fair is the perfect place to ask questions, explore career routes into the sector and meet real STEM professionals. Bring the whole class to see live shows, interactive careers panels and exciting activities, completely free of charge.  

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Hands-on STEM inspiration

The interactive activities to get the students involved brings STEM alive. Our students were really excited about trying EVERYTHING!

— Teacher

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Join in at The Big Bang Fair for hands-on activities, STEM careers inspiration and exciting live shows. Surprise your class with the exciting careers in STEM on offer. Whatever they're interested in, there's something for everyone at The Big Bang Fair

Tickets for The Big Bang Fair 2025 will be available later in the year.

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