Living in the Future...

Explore the wonders of the human mind, journey to the stars or interact with robots as the Festival of Tomorrow returns with a fresh look into the future this February . . .

We've launched the first wave of 2026 Festival of Tomorrow events, with evening entertainment for adults and teens, so check out what's on!

Our familly programmes will be launched soon, so sign up for updates!

Schools Programme: 2nd - 13th February
Public Festival Programme: 9th - 21st February

What's On!

TOGETHER, WE SHAPE THE FUTURE…

Exhibit your Art!

Calling all artists; submit your creations for our 2026 Open Exhibition and you could win a £100 Jacksons Art voucher!

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Join our amazing team of volunteers!

Become a Festival Volunteer and get right to the heart of the fun.

Join our friendly team and make new connections.

Be the smiling face that helps our visitors relax and enjoy their day.

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Book Now!

The Festival of Tomorrow 2026 programme is now live!

Get ready to imagine Living in the Future, as the festival returns with more venues, events and activities than ever before from the 9 to 21 February.

Join us as we explore the ideas, research and innovation that will help shape our future...

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PARTNERS AND SUPPORTERS

The Festival of Tomorrow is only possible thanks to the help of all our partners, sponsors, exhibitors, performers, speakers, volunteers and donors. And the festival wouldn't exist without the all our amazing visitors who take part to help shape our future.

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FOR SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES

Thousands of School Students enjoy our annual schools programme. FREE for teachers at the point of booking, and delivered predominantly online. Find out more about our dedicated schools programme for Swindon and WHFT Schools.

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THE FUN AND LEARNING DOESN’T STOP HERE…

We regularly work with local communities and create fun and engaging projects that you can get involve with. Take a look at our most recent projects here.

Projects & News

Carole Bent Founder : STEMtoSTEAM Suppers Creative Catalyst Art Partner

So many young female scientists!

It was amazing to see so many young female scientists .Every person we spoke to had lots of time for my children (6, 5 and 2), spoke to them and they left inspired and wanting to be scientists.

- Parent of young children

My whole family were entertained. Planned to stay an hour – it’s been 4 and we’re starving!

Amazing day! So blown away by all the staff: the knowledge and resources. My whole family were entertained. Planned to stay an hour – it’s been 4 and we’re starving! Thank you for a great day. See you next time”

- Parent

Great stuff for the kids!

Great afternoon out, great stuff for the kids!

- Parent

Simple activities that evoked so much discussion!

The activities were simple, but evoked so much discussion amongst the children and staff. Each activity brought science into the real world and helped children make that link between what they learn in class and everything they experience around theme that link between what they learn in class and everything they experience around them

- Swindon teacher

Still talking about it!

My 9 year old grandson is still talking about it 6 days later. He was so enthusiastic after I took him on the Friday his parents took him on the Saturday.

- Grandparent