Join TechFest and the University of Aberdeen to watch a live stream of the recording of this year's Royal Institution Christmas lecture.

Time with Jim Al-Khalili

We’re delighted to be an official livestream venue for this year’s CHRISTMAS LECTURES® from the Royal Institution. Join TechFest and the University of Aberdeen for a unique opportunity to experience the magic of the world-famous lectures as it happens, and be among the first to explore the mind-bending science of time with renowned physicist Jim Al-Khalili.

Broadcast live from the Royal Institutions iconic theatre in London, you will get a rare behind-the scenes glimpse into the making of the lectures, filmed in from on a live audience. Ticket holders will have the chance to take part in hands-on activities and be the first to discover the mysteries of time before the 2026 Christmas Lectures are broadcast on BBC Four and iPlayer in late December.

Jim will tackle the awe-inspiring physics of time, investigating a series of mind melting questions: Does time have a direction? Have humans already time travelled? Is the future all mapped out? Did time exist before the Big Bang? Does time even exist at all? And why are our heads aging faster than our feet?!

Prepare to have your mind stretched, curiosity sparked and everything you know about time challenged!

Event Information

Doors open at 5:15 – Interactive activities and refreshments with researchers from the University of Aberdeen

6pm – 8pm ; Live stream from London

This event is suitable for age 10+, adults, teens and student audiences. Please note under 16s must be accompanied by a ticketed adult.

Tickets include light refreshments and are on sale now; £7 adult, £5 concession

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