Rochdale Science Extravaganza: Inspiring Climate Action Through STEAM

Rochdale Science Extravaganza 2025 – Celebrate Science, Art & Sustainability!

Join us for a FREE, family-friendly festival packed with hands-on activities, live science demos, inspiring art, and climate action—all in the heart of Rochdale, Greater Manchester’s Town of Culture 2025/26!

This year’s theme is Climate Change, Sustainability & Recycling. Discover how science and creativity can help us build a greener future together!

Event Highlights:

✨ Interactive STEAM Zone:
Dive into hands-on exhibits and workshops in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Maths, designed for all ages.

🌌 Immersive Planetarium:
Travel through the universe in a spectacular inflatable planetarium—suitable for children and adults alike!

🔬 Live Science Demos:
Experience thrilling, explosive, and mind-bending science shows throughout the day.

🎨 Eco-Art Installations:
Contribute to a giant ecosystem collage with artist Geraldine Cox and marvel at glowing jellyfish art made from recycled materials by Rachel Rea.

🌱 Green Careers Hub:
Explore future-focused careers in sustainability, innovation, and green technology.

🦇 Nature & Wildlife Encounters:
Meet local bats with the South Lancashire Bat Group and learn about urban biodiversity.

🌿 Plastic-Eating Insects:
See superworms in action, turning plastic into compost with The Worm House Ltd.

🌞 Solar Power Challenge:
Discover the power of renewable energy and test your skills with solar technology.

🌾 Vertical Farming:
Find out how food can be grown in cities with the University of Salford’s Urban Food Futures exhibit.

🧑‍🎓 Student STEM Showcases:
Be inspired by innovative projects and experiments from local students.

🧩 SEND-Friendly Sensory Room:
Enjoy a welcoming, inclusive space for children and adults with additional needs.

🧬 Health Data Science Games:
Join interactive challenges exploring the link between health data and planetary wellbeing.

🔦 Light & Shadow Art:
Create beautiful art from recycled paper with Rabia Begum’s Paper Light Play.

🛡️ Guardians of the Earth:
Discover how faith and science connect through unique museum displays.

Plus:
Meet scientists, engineers, artists, and community innovators from leading universities, organisations, and local groups. Explore meteorites, try 3D printing, investigate climate-friendly plants, learn about cancer research, and much more!

This year’s Extravaganza is part of Rochdale’s spectacular Town of Culture celebrations, with a full year of festivals, exhibitions, and creative community events.

Don’t miss this unforgettable day of science, art, and inspiration for all the family!