
360 Fest at the National Museum of Flight
Sat 29 August · Dunbar
Saturday, 29 August 2026 · 10:00 am
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You’ll be on a roll this August with our all round family fun event celebrating everything circular and sustainable.From stunt shows and pedal-powered activities to interactive sessions and STEM science, there’s something to set everyone’s head spinning. See amazing 360° stunts and bike parkour from cycling experts, The Extreme Mountain Bike Show , get involved with hands-on activities in our aircraft hangars and have a go at some cycling fun. And don’t forget to explore the rest of the museum during your visit.
See amazing aircraft, including Scotland’s Concorde, and find out why our historic airfield is one of Scotland’s top days out. Good to know Times: 11:00 – 16:00 The museum is open 10:00 – 17:00 All activities are subject to change Adverse weather conditions may affect the ability of some activities to run or may result in a change of location on site. Outdoor activities Extreme Mountain Bike stunt show Times: 11:30, 13:00, 14:30 (duration 20-30 mins) Ages: All ages Be wowed by expert cyclists as they perform extreme jumps, flips and other tricks in this exciting show.
Think Circus Workshops Time: 11:00 – 16:00 Ages: 5+ with adult supervision Join Think Circus for drop-in workshops, including hula hooping, spinning plates and diablo juggling. Look out for pop-up circus performances in the stunt show arena at 12:15 and 13:30. Steel Band Drumming show Times: 12:30 and 14:15 (10 min performance followed by 30 min drop-in session) Ages: All ages, adult supervision essential Enjoy the joyful sounds of steel drums with drop in performances and have-a-go sessions from Saltire Steel.
Zorb balls Times: 11:00 – 16:00 Please note: Age and height restrictions apply. Adult supervision essential Get the fun rolling with a variety of land and body zorbs from iZorb. Mini Science Show Times: 12:00, 12:45, 14:00, 15:15 (duration 15 mins) Ages: All ages See mind-boggling experiments and get hands-on with weird science in these mini shows.
Pump Track Times: 11:00 – 16:00 Ages: All ages, limited availability Choose a bike and zoom round our bespoke pump track courtesy of The Dirt Factory. Cycling UK East Lothian Times: 11:00 – 16:00 Ages: All ages with adult supervision Try out an e-bike, a cargo bike and other family friendly kit to get your wheels spinning. Outdoor games Times: 11:00 – 16:00 Ages: All ages with adult supervision Have some fun with a selection of outdoor games from quoits to ride-on planes and much more.
Giant bubbles Times: 11:00 – 16:00 Ages: All ages with adult supervision Stop and pop! Enjoy big bubble displays. Indoor activities Family Crafts and Puzzles Times: 11:00 – 16:00 Location: Concorde Experience and the Jet Age Hangar Ages: All ages Have a go at circle-themed crafts and maths puzzles with our Learning and Engagement team.
Paper Glider Challenge Times: 11:00 – 16:00 Location: Concorde Experience and the Jet Age Hangar Ages: All ages Build your own paper glider and challenge family and friends to see who can fly their glider the furthest!