Science in a Van: Primary and Intermediate School Science Shows 2026

26 January 2026 - 12 November 2026

Region(s): Nationwide

Type(s): promotion, presentations, experiences

Science in a Van Science shows are live performances that bring science to life right in your school. Through fun experiments, storytelling and eye-catching demonstrations, they help students and teachers explore scientific ideas in an exciting and easy-to-understand way.

Since 2011, Science in a Van have been creating and performing unique science shows across Aotearoa. They make it simple for teachers by coming to your school. You just provide a large space like a hall or MLE, and they handle everything else. No need to book buses!  

There are lots of topics to choose from, with detailed descriptions available on their website.

The shows

The Wonderful World of Bubbles (Years 0–4) Explore materials, mixtures and reactions, use the scientific process and see GIANT bubbles!

• See The Wonderful World of Bubbles collection created to support this show.

What’s the Matter? (Years 4–8)  Get curious about solids, liquids and gases with energetic demos that make the science stick.

• See What's the Matter? collection created to support this show.

Billy Goats Gruff: A Tale of Competing Forces (Years 0–3) Classic storytelling meets science, with a focus on pushes, pulls and friction.

• See Billy Goats Gruff collection created to support this show.

Move It! Exploring the Laws of Motion (Years 3/4–8)  A journey through Newton’s Laws and see Space Chick Steve being launched!

• See the Move It! collection created to support this show.

The Science of Sound (Years 4–8) Vibrations, pitch, pressure waves and one unforgettable whip crack!

• See The Science of Sound collection created to support this show.

Science in a Van’s New Show 2026: Full Force! See this a brand-new whole-school show to celebrate 15 years of Science in a Van!

• See the Full Force! collection created to support this show.

Booking

Thinking about booking? Read what other teachers are saying. 

Book now to lock in your preferred date for terms 3 and 4.

• schools in Tāmaki Makaurau can book throughout the year

• schools in Gisborne/Hawke's Bay for the Full Force Tour in February and March 2026 use this form to book

• schools in other parts of the motu register now.

Get in Touch

• Email: contact@scienceinavan.co.nz

• Phone: 022 682 3009

• Website: www.scienceinavan.co.nz

• Want to chat? Book a 15-minute call with Science in a Van to discuss your school’s needs

• Ready to book a science show? Complete the booking form.