Party evening billed as 'Return of the Viking!' with fireworks, a bonfire, Vikings and aerial performers, music and drinks at Lock And Quay.
Big Bang 2026 is back in Liverpool on Saturday 7 November, with the Return of the Viking! session taking over Lock And Quay at 2 Irlam Road. It's part of the wider Big Bang 2026 science festival, though this particular evening leans more towards the party end of the scale than a lecture theatre.
The night is built around a few distinct elements. There'll be fireworks and a bonfire, and the Viking theme isn't just in the title — they're bringing in Vikings and aerial performers to run through the evening. It's pitched at party-goers looking for music, drinks and good vibes, so it's less about sitting still and more about the atmosphere. If you're into the bonfire and fireworks side of things, that's where the bulk of the night sits, with the performers adding a bit of theatre to the mix.
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It runs from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, which puts it in that early evening slot — late enough to feel like a night out, but early enough that you're not out until the small hours. The venue is Lock And Quay, 2 Irlam Road, so you'll want to keep that in mind when you're planning your way across the city. If you're heading down for the fireworks and the bonfire, it's the kind of thing that works best if you arrive early and settle in rather than turning up just as it's winding down.
