Science Bazaar

Join us for an exciting day of interactive activities, workshops, and shows! This free event offers a wide range of fun hands-on experiences for all the family, and is most suitable for 5 to 12 years.

• 9.30am to 11.30am Relaxed Autism-Friendly Early Opening (reduced ticketing)
• 11.30am to 4.00pm Event is Open to All 

Have a go at piloting a drone with Drone City, explore the wonders of fire and explosives in thrilling science shows led by Science Oxford and LiveActionFX. Test your skills in LEGO challenges with The Brick People, Beyond Blocks and House of Fun UK. Experience VR simulations, meet a robotic dog and dive into comic book creation workshops with the amazing Neill Cameron. Discover the fascinating world of psychology, get curious about the environment, and make your own snot! Try your hand at surgery, tackle puzzles, and immerse yourself in the future of technology. And much much more!

Explore our Headington Campus. Meet our staff, students, and partner organisations. It’s a day packed with fun, learning, and discovery—book your ticket now!

We are actively seeking contributors to deliver imaginative and creative content for the event! 

Would you like to showcase your work? Do you have a passion for communicating? Are you keen to learn new skills and meet new people? Then register your interest to take part in the Science Bazaar! You do not need to be a scientist or researcher, we welcome everyone who would like to be involved.

Our enthusiastic and helpful volunteers at the Oxford Brookes Science Bazaar are crucial in helping to make the event a success!

Volunteers actively support visitors to make the most of their visit to the Science Bazaar and encourage them to explore the many exhibitions, events, and activities on offer during the day. There are opportunities to get involved with greeting visitors, booking-in, directing to events, assisting with activities, and collecting visitor feedback.

Sponsoring the Oxford Brookes Science Bazaar is a brilliant opportunity to reach new audiences, raise brand awareness, and increase knowledge of career opportunities in your sector.

Oxford Brookes Science Bazaar offers a range of sponsorship opportunities including sponsoring a day, an individual event or a tailor-made package that works for your organisation.

Benefits include:

• Brand Awareness - your branding on the festival website, inclusion in the brochure, marketing campaigns and on-site materials.
• Profile Visibility - exposure across the festival social channels and dedicated sponsor press and promotional activities.
• Reputational Value - benefit from aligning with our strong reputation as an excellent University with world-class research. Use our media pack to promote your involvement across your own social media channels.
• Showcase Your Expertise - opportunities to participate – give a talk on your specialist subject or host a workshop at the festival.
• Exhibit - on-site space for your organisation to have a stand at the festival. Showcase your brand and have direct contact with thousands of members of the public at the event.
• Network - generate leads, build lasting relationships and connections at the festival's launch event and other sponsor networking events.
• Social Responsibility - with the festival being entirely free, Oxford Brookes Science Bazaar provides amazing opportunities to reach wider audiences, and support people in your local area.