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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 creativity and mental wellbeing
    1:00–4:00pm GMT

    Wellcome Collection · London

    An Artist in Everyday Life

    Join artist Andrea Mindel to explore creativity and mental wellbeing, making a fabric collage and visual diary from everyday materials.

    in-personFree
  • Illustration representing objects from the history of medicine
    1:00–3:00pm GMT

    Wellcome Collection · London

    Handle with Care: Conversations Through Objects

    Get hands-on with collection objects and creative activities exploring the links between health, history and art. Free, relaxed and BSL interpreted.

    in-personFree
  • Illustration representing the connections between climate and health
    5:30pm GMT

    Gresham College · Durham + online

    The Life Cycle of a Holiday

    Professor Ian Mudway explores travel's hidden effects on health and the environment, from air pollution to infections. Attend in Durham or watch online.

    hybridFree
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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