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MED

Getting the world excited about medicine

MED brings people together to explore the science, stories, ideas and future of medicine through events, experiences and public conversation.

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An isometric festival scene with a microscope, anatomical heart, brain, DNA model and groups of people exploring medicine — with bold MED lettering at the centre

10–17 May 2027

MED Festival Week returns in May 2027

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Upcoming events

While you’re waiting for MED Festival 2027, discover events and activities from our friends.

  • Illustration representing medical history and remedies
    12:00–4:00pm BST

    Wellcome Collection · London

    Pure Poison

    Explore the surprising roles of poisons in medicine, fashion and folklore through collection images and evocative scents. Free drop-in session.

    in-personFree
  • Illustration representing surgery and medical instruments
    Talk 6:30pm GMT

    Florence Nightingale Museum · London

    Halloween Museum Late: A Brief History of Surgery

    Discover the history of surgery after hours, including a Victorian surgical case linked to Florence Nightingale and the Crimean War. Museum admission applies.

    in-personPaid
  • Illustration representing human health and biology
    6:00–9:00pm GMT

    Florence Nightingale Museum / SRF · London

    Bits & Bobs: The Anatomy of Sex

    Explore reproduction and fertility with scientists, interactive anatomy activities and short talks at a free museum evening.

    in-personFree
Conceptual isometric illustration of a week-long medicine festival with a talks stage, exhibition hall and demonstrations
10–17 May 2027

One week. A world of medicine.

MED Festival Week brings together talks, exhibitions, tours, demonstrations, performances and hands-on experiences over seven days each May.

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  • Talks

    Ideas and conversations with clinicians, researchers and thinkers.

  • Exhibitions

    Immersive displays that make medicine tangible and explorable.

  • Tours

    Behind-the-scenes visits to the places where medicine happens.

  • Demonstrations

    Live, hands-on looks at the science and skills of medicine.

  • Performances

    Where medicine meets art, story and the stage.

  • Hands-on events

    Interactive experiences for the curious of every age.

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MED is volunteer-led. Host an event, volunteer with us or partner with MED.

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Help deliver events or join the organising team and use your time, skills and local knowledge to make MED happen.

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