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Southampton Science and Engineering Festival (SOTSEF) is the University of Southampton's annual award-winning interdisciplinary science festival that allows everyone to explore and discover what the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) has to offer.

In March 2027, during British Science Week join us on a journey of discovery with a series of interactive events and activities.

PLEASE NOTE: Science and Engineering Day, our free family-friendly event packed with more than a hundred activities and events will not take place in 2027 but will return in March 2028.

Programme, timetable of live events and tickets will be available by the middle of February.


Interactive image on a light blue background with navy text that says: Southampton Science and Engineering Festival, 5th – 14th March 2027, Free events and activities, “Save the date”. Action: you can click on the image to download the calendar file to add the event to your calendar.




The Festival runs in parallel with British Science Week, the UK's annual ten-day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths. For further information please visit britishscienceweek.org


Take a look at what to expect




Highfield Campus and Boldrewood Innovation Campus

Have you ever toured the campuses where Science and Engineering Day, our family-friendly hands-on event, usually takes place? Then watch the following videos to experience a digital journey through some of our laboratories, facilities and best outdoor spaces at Highfield Campus and Boldrewood Innovation Campus!