Out of this world line-up confirmed for 2026 Colliderfest

British space scientist and science educator, Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Team GB Olympian Grant Hardie and British Ice Dancing great, Christopher Dean will visit Hull this March as part of ColliderFest 2026.

From Thursday 12 – Sunday 15 March, Hull City Centre will once again become a centre for science, creativity and culture as the celebration of all things STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths) returns.

Following the resounding success of its debut last year, the 2026 ColliderFest programme, now live, promises an even more dynamic festival of imagination, exploration and wonder.

This year the themes of Innovation and Community will run throughout the festival. The first two days (Thursday 12 and Friday 13 March) will focus on school-based activities, whilst the weekend (Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 March) will open to families and budding scientists, offering a packed programme of talks, performances, installations, and hands-on experiences for all ages.

Organised by Hull City Council and the University of Hull, in partnership with Hull Museums and The Deep, 2026’s event includes free drop-in sessions and activities across a whole host of venues including Hull Museums Quarter, Ferens Art Gallery, The Deep, Federation of Sport, Princes Quay, Humber St and the Wilberforce Institute.

Free family activities across the weekend include everything from e-gaming, to model wind-turbine building, printing 3D bees, singing and storytime, arrow making, supercomputers and much much more.

Whilst most of the events will be free to attend with no booking required, there are some ticketed shows and experiences. These include an evening with British space scientist and science educator, Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, the science behind curling with Team GB Olympian Grant Hardie, in conversation with British Ice Dancing great, Christopher Dean and the amazing comedy Robo Bingo makes a welcome return.

‘Colliderfest in the Community’ will take place at St Matthews Church on Anlaby Road, with domino computing and lego available to take part in.

Cllr Rob Pritchard, portfolio holder for leisure and culture at Hull City Council said: “ColliderFest was a resounding success last year and we’re so excited to see it return for 2026 to amaze, dazzle and educate.

British space scientist and science educator, Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Team GB Olympian Grant Hardie and British Ice Dancing great, Christopher Dean will visit Hull this March as part of ColliderFest 2026.

From Thursday 12 – Sunday 15 March, Hull City Centre will once again become a centre for science, creativity and culture as the celebration of all things STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths) returns.

Following the resounding success of its debut last year, the 2026 ColliderFest programme, now live, promises an even more dynamic festival of imagination, exploration and wonder.

This year the themes of Innovation and Community will run throughout the festival. The first two days (Thursday 12 and Friday 13 March) will focus on school-based activities, whilst the weekend (Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 March) will open to families and budding scientists, offering a packed programme of talks, performances, installations, and hands-on experiences for all ages.

Organised by Hull City Council and the University of Hull, in partnership with Hull Museums and The Deep, 2026’s event includes free drop-in sessions and activities across a whole host of venues including Hull Museums Quarter, Ferens Art Gallery, The Deep, Federation of Sport, Princes Quay, Humber St and the Wilberforce Institute.

Free family activities across the weekend include everything from e-gaming, to model wind-turbine building, printing 3D bees, singing and storytime, arrow making, supercomputers and much much more.

Whilst most of the events will be free to attend with no booking required, there are some ticketed shows and experiences. These include an evening with British space scientist and science educator, Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, the science behind curling with Team GB Olympian Grant Hardie, in conversation with British Ice Dancing great, Christopher Dean and the amazing comedy Robo Bingo makes a welcome return.

‘Colliderfest in the Community’ will take place at St Matthews Church on Anlaby Road, with domino computing and lego available to take part in.

Cllr Rob Pritchard, portfolio holder for leisure and culture at Hull City Council said: “ColliderFest was a resounding success last year and we’re so excited to see it return for 2026 to amaze, dazzle and educate.

British space scientist and science educator, Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Team GB Olympian Grant Hardie and British Ice Dancing great, Christopher Dean will visit Hull this March as part of ColliderFest 2026.

From Thursday 12 – Sunday 15 March, Hull City Centre will once again become a centre for science, creativity and culture as the celebration of all things STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths) returns.

Following the resounding success of its debut last year, the 2026 ColliderFest programme, now live, promises an even more dynamic festival of imagination, exploration and wonder.

This year the themes of Innovation and Community will run throughout the festival. The first two days (Thursday 12 and Friday 13 March) will focus on school-based activities, whilst the weekend (Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 March) will open to families and budding scientists, offering a packed programme of talks, performances, installations, and hands-on experiences for all ages.

Organised by Hull City Council and the University of Hull, in partnership with Hull Museums and The Deep, 2026’s event includes free drop-in sessions and activities across a whole host of venues including Hull Museums Quarter, Ferens Art Gallery, The Deep, Federation of Sport, Princes Quay, Humber St and the Wilberforce Institute.

Free family activities across the weekend include everything from e-gaming, to model wind-turbine building, printing 3D bees, singing and storytime, arrow making, supercomputers and much much more.

Whilst most of the events will be free to attend with no booking required, there are some ticketed shows and experiences. These include an evening with British space scientist and science educator, Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, the science behind curling with Team GB Olympian Grant Hardie, in conversation with British Ice Dancing great, Christopher Dean and the amazing comedy Robo Bingo makes a welcome return.

‘Colliderfest in the Community’ will take place at St Matthews Church on Anlaby Road, with domino computing and lego available to take part in.

Cllr Rob Pritchard, portfolio holder for leisure and culture at Hull City Council said: “ColliderFest was a resounding success last year and we’re so excited to see it return for 2026 to amaze, dazzle and educate.