The discovery of the Higgs Boson was one of science's greatest and most exciting discoveries. Do you have what it takes to hunt the Higgs?

The discovery of the Higgs Boson was one of the greatest achievements of modern science, but could you have made it for yourself?

In this unique, comedic, fast-paced and highly interactive show, you will get the chance to try! You will control the legendary Large Hadron Collider.

You will have direct access to LHC data. You will be particle physicists for the day!

Through a series of physical, mental and app-based games, you will undertake all the scientific steps required to discover the elusive Higgs Boson.

Expect games, loud bangs*, jokes and a whole heap of fun!

Do you have what it takes to hunt the Higgs?

Note: Please bring a smart device for maximum participation.

Sam will be doing one show at 3 pm.

Please ensure you have a general admission ticket (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/peterborough-stem-festival-2026-tickets-1989247186885?aff=oddtdtcreator)to the event in addition to a talk ticket, to gain entry into the Hunting the Higgs Show. Anyone without a general admission ticket will not be permitted entry.

*contains loud bangs and explosions.

Description supplied by the event organiser.