Brainiac Live

Due to popular demand and following its 2025 Olivier Award for Best Family Show, Science's greatest and most volatile live show is back with a vengeance and coming to Chelmsford in 2026.

More mischievous than ever before, Brainiac Live, the UK’s original and favourite family science show, explodes on stage and will take you on a breathless ride through the wild world of the weird and wonderful.

Watch from the safety of your seat as the Brainiacs delve fearlessly into the mysteries of science and do all those things on stage that you can't do at home! With a great range of explosive experiments join the Brainiacs in this all-action live show that’s set to blow your minds!

Recommended age 5+.

Show times

There are two shows on Wednesday 28 October:

• 11.30am-12.30pm
• 2-3pm

This event is part of Chelmsford Science Festival 2026.