SCIENCE FESTIVAL BACK WITH A BANG

RETURNING AFTER A FOUR-YEAR ABSENCE, THE EIGHT-DAY EVENT EXPLORES THE ‘FUTURE OF HUMANITY’

ONE of the most popular science festivals in the UK is set to make its return to Manchester this October, for the first time since 2018. Manchester Science Festival is an eight-day-long series of events, exhibitions and experiences, all aimed at answering the question ‘What does the future hold for humanity?.’

The packed programme, which is produced by the Science and Industry Museum, will see events such as a “cosmic dance experience” and a headline exhibition titled Turn It Up: The power of music, described as a “multi-sensory, hands-on exhibition” which illustrates the way that science and technology open up new avenues in music.

The “cosmic dance experience” is a partnership with the European Space Agency, and will aim to create the first dance in space.

Choreographer Corey Baker is working to create a dance routine performed by astronauts, and festivalgoers will be able to take part against a stunning backdrop as avatar dancers to see how their bodies would move in space.

Events will be held across

Manchester, largely at the Science and Industry Museum, but also at Central Library and the Arndale.

There will also be a “special collaboration” with the National Trust at their new Castlefield Viaduct site.

Visitors are promised opportunities to get hands-on with some of the most exciting and cutting-edge scientific developments and explore the future of humanity through a range of activities including family events, afterhours adult events, and live performances.

Sally MacDonald, Director of the Science and Industry Museum, said: “I am delighted that Manchester Science Festival is back with a bang this year.

“I’ve missed the buzz of our visitors coming to live festival events and seeing science in action right before their eyes.

“This year’s programme is packed full of fun, playful experiences designed to ignite curiosity about our future, and we are looking forward to welcoming visitors in October.”

● Manchester Science Festival will run from Friday 21 to Sunday 30 October 2022, with the headline exhibition ‘Turn It Up’ running until May 2023 at the Science and Industry Museum. Tickets can be booked now on the museum’s website.