Get ready for an unforgettable experience as robots take over W5, Belfast’s award-winning family science and discovery centre, for one thrilling weekend! On 21-22 March, prepare to be amazed as technology, science, and fun collide in an action-packed event like no other.
Bud-E Live Returns
Making a grand return on Friday 21 and Saturday 22 March to The Studio zone, Bud-E Live is back to entertain and delight visitors of all ages. This live, interactive experience will bring Bud-E, a larger-than-life animated robot, to life right before your eyes! Watch as Bud-E scans the crowd, spots individuals, and interacts in real-time.
If you can’t make it to Bud-E Live later in the month, you’re in luck! Bud-E will also take the stage at The Studio zone on 15-16 March for another action-packed weekend of robotic fun.
Meet RoboThespian – The Ultimate Robot Performer
Robots don’t get much cooler than RoboThespian! This amazing talking robot can act, sing, tell jokes, and even perform famous scenes from your favourite movies. With incredible voices and impressions, he’s sure to entertain the whole family!
Meet RoboThespian at The Studio zone on Level 4 on Saturday 22 March.
Step Into the Robot Arena in AMAZE
Step into the ultimate Robot Arena, where fast-paced action, quirky challenges, and friendly competition collide. Witness the Hacker Battle Bots in action as they go head-to-head in thrilling robot combat - just like Robot Wars, but up close and personal!
If that’s not wacky enough, brace yourself for Beat the Duck, a hilarious challenge where you take on an unpredictable robo-duck in a test of speed, skill, and laughter - don’t worry, no feathers will be ruffled!
And for those who love a good showdown, jump into Sphero Sumo, where you design your own sumo wrestler, attach it to a mini Sphero robot, and battle to push your opponents out of the ring.
Whether battling, chasing, or rolling your way to victory, these robot challenges promise nonstop fun for the whole family!
The best part? This extraordinary experience is included with general admission to W5 - so you can enjoy Robots and explore over 250 exciting hands-on exhibits.
So what are you waiting for? Grab your family and friends, and start planning your visit to W5.
Pre-book your visit to w5 now