Special Events
Big Bang 2019
Alongside our main events, we have some special happenings to look out for when you visit Big Bang.
The Dark Inside
Saturday 9 March
11am-6pm
County Buildings, Martyrs’ Cell
Free
In 1977, NASA’s Voyager spacecraft began its journey into the cosmic void. It carried a golden disc with music and sounds representing Earth’s global civilisation. Pop in for a few minutes or stay a whole hour to listen to some of the contents plus other sounds of space assembled by sound artist Stuart McLean.
Space Works Family Drop-In
Saturday 9 March
11am-2pm
Wigtown Primary School
Free
Design a Mars colony, take part in the straw-rocket challenge, create Venusian volcanoes and more. For all ages. Under 11s must bring an adult.
The Big Bang Social
Saturday 9 March
7pm
Craft Hotel, 30 South Main Street
Free
A very informal chance to meet fellow Big Bangers, including some of our speakers, and chat about the weekend’s activities - or anything else.
Meals are available to purchase with last orders for food at 9pm (booking advised).