Manchester Science Festival brings a world of discovery to the Science and Industry Museum

Manchester Science Festival returns this October, bringing ten days of wonder, inspiration and innovation to the Science and Industry Museum.

Running from Fri 21 Oct – Sun 30 Oct, guests can expect world premieres, immersive performances, after-hours amusement and a whole host of interactive activities for all ages.

Centred around one of life’s most crucial questions, ‘what does the future hold for humanity?’, the upcoming edition marks the festival’s first live programme since 2018.

Highlights include the world-first headline exhibition of Turn It Up: The Power of Music, an in-depth exploration of music’s mysterious hold over us, and how it drives us to create, perform, feel and share. The multi-sensory exhibition features an array of specially commissioned interactive installations and will offer visitors the chance to create their own unique sounds.

On Sat 22 Oct, Turn It Up: Live sees Giant Swan headline an evening of spectacular audio and visual art, one that pushes the boundaries of live techno.

Giant Leaps invites audiences to another world premiere, as they join acclaimed choreographer, Corey Baker, on his mission to create the first dance in space with an out-of-this-world immersive experience. Festivalgoers will be able to influence the movements of stars, space dust and dark matter as they journey through different galaxies, playing a part in Baker’s ambition of working with the European Space Agency to understand how humans’ movements are impacted by different atmospheres.

Meanwhile, another after-hours event, Future of Sex: Late, features an evening of performance, workshops, art and conversation as the museum explores how technology and education are shaping the future of intimacy.

Elsewhere, family-friendly activities will run throughout the programme. Family Zones will be spread throughout the museum’s 1830 Warehouse, the Rhythmic Robots are set to parade through the Arndale and Future Manchester will bring hands-on fun to the Central Library.

For the full festival programme, head over to the Science and Industry Museum website, Tickets are available to book now using the button below.