UBC 2026 Faraday Show!
About this Event
What: The Faraday Show is UBC’s annual science lecture, designed for children and all those who are ‘young at heart’. It is presented by UBC Physics & Astronomy students, faculty and staff. All are welcome.
This year's theme is: Amazing Discoveries through History! Time travel with us through a history of discoveries in physics and astronomy that have brought us to some incredible technological and scientific advancements in the field, today!
What were these discoveries? And how far have they taken us?
All these questions and more will be answered through fun demonstrations, hands-on activities and stage presentations.
Where: HEBB Theatre 2045 East Mall, UBC Vancouver campus. The North Parkade is the closest parking lot to the HEBB building.
When: SUNDAY, November 29th, 2026
- Science Fair: 1:00PM – 1:55PM
- Stage Show: 2:00PM – 3:00PM
Cost: FREE! We ask that you please bring non-perishable food items to support our collection for Greater Vancouver Food Bank member, .
We recommend arriving 15-20 minutes early for good seats.
*Planning Tip* Plan a day on campus! Mention “Faraday Show” at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum on Sunday November 29th, between 10am-5pm and get 50% off your entrance admission.
Contact us: email: [email protected] or phone: 604.822.0596.
Agenda
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:55 PM
Science Fair
Info: Hey young scientists! Bring your curiosity to our science fair! We will have table-top demonstrations, experiments and amazing science to share as a preview to the stage show with our UBC collaborators, The Beaty Museum and UBC Chemistry.
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Stage Presentation
Info: Welcome to our stage presentation, hosted by UBC physics & astronomy students, staff and faculty! We will share with you some incredible discoveries in physics that have brought us to the edge of science and tech, from here on earth to the edge of the universe!
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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