Festivals

England celebrates the father of evolution with a packed programme of discussions and debates, events and performances in film, music, philosophy, science and literature.

Darwin 2009

Visit this week-long festival in the town where Darwin was an undergraduate student. The programme includes over 100 big name, big issue talks, debates, workshops, performances, exhibitions and film exploring Darwin’s impact on science, society, literature, history, philosophy, theology, art and music. The Festival is produced in partnership with The British Council and The Naked Scientists radio show. 

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Music and Evolution

Held every three years, Cambridge's premier music festival has a theme of Music and Evolution for 2009. This will include specially commissioned pieces inspired by Darwin, music composition projects exploring DNA with The Wellcome Trust Sanger Institue, and an exploration of Darwin's writings about music. A performance of the Darwin Quartet will take place on 24 November 2009. Part of Cambridge Darwin2009 Festival.

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Bristol Festival of Ideas

The Bristol Festival of Ideas aims to stimulate the minds and passions of the people of Bristol with an inspiring programme of discussion and debate, taking place in venues across the city. The fifth May festival will focus on Darwin, evolution and faith.

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Evolution Rocks! Uncoiling the Past – Lyme Regis Fossil Festival

Discover remarkable remains and learn more about evolution in the rocks with Natural History Museum experts. Throughout the two-day festival, children, young adults, students and amateur palaeontologists will be able to join in a range of events to discover the secrets held by fossils.

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Bristol Festival of Nature

Explore the marvels and mysteries of the natural world through animal encounters, science experiments, solar observation and hands-on activities at the UK's biggest celebration of the natural world, including a large interactive area linked to Darwin and evolution. This free annual festival organised by the Bristol Natural History Consortium reflects the city’s reputation as a leading centre for the understanding and appreciation of the natural world.

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