There are insect-related events online, throughout the UK, and beyond.

Find out about an Insect Week event taking place near you or online.

We include all different types of activities relating to insects: from bug hunts, tours, talks, workshops, to creative activities, exhibitions and performances.

 

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  • Butterfly and Insect Walk

    Diss
    Sunday 21st June 2026, 13:30 to 15:30

    Aimed for families. A walk led by local naturalist Jono Forgham around the marvellous Frenze Beck Nature Reserve in Diss. See how many butterfly species we can find along with spotting beetles and hoverflies nectaring on flowers.

    • Ants, bees, wasps and sawflies
    • Beetles
    • Butterflies and moths
    • Dragonflies and damselflies
    • Grasshoppers, crickets and bush-crickets
    • True flies
    • 0-5 Years
    • 11-13 Years
    • 14-18 Years
    • 6-10 Years
    • Adults
    • Biological recording
    • Walk

  • The Murmur of Bees exhibition

    Castlebar, County Mayo
    Monday 22nd June 2026, 13:00 to 17:00

    Step into The Murmur of Bees, an exhibition where we embark on a journey into the fascinating world of Irish bees.

    • Ants, bees, wasps and sawflies
    • 0-5 Years
    • 11-13 Years
    • 14-18 Years
    • 6-10 Years
    • Adults
    • Exhibition

  • The Murmur of Bees exhibition

    Castlebar, County Mayo
    Tuesday 23rd June 2026, 10:00 to 17:00

    Step into The Murmur of Bees, an exhibition where we embark on a journey into the fascinating world of Irish bees.

    • Ants, bees, wasps and sawflies
    • 0-5 Years
    • 11-13 Years
    • 14-18 Years
    • 6-10 Years
    • Adults
    • Exhibition

  • Anna Collette Hunt: Maker in Focus exhibition

    Farnham
    Tuesday 23rd June 2026, 10:00 to 17:00

    At New Ashgate Gallery, Anna Collette Hunt's work stands out for its craftsmanship, imaginative vision, and ability to transform space. Her ceramic insects and installations continue to captivate collectors, curators, and audiences seeking innovative, nature-inspired contemporary art.

    • 0-5 Years
    • 11-13 Years
    • 14-18 Years
    • 6-10 Years
    • Adults
    • Exhibition

  • Family Bug Hotel Building

    Oakham
    Tuesday 23rd June 2026, 10:00 to Wednesday 24th June 2026, 12:00

    Join us this Insect Week for a Bug Hotel Building Workshop on 23rd June!…

    • 11-13 Years
    • 14-18 Years
    • 6-10 Years
    • Adults
    • Workshop

  • Screening of Insect_O_Cide

    HERTFORD
    Tuesday 23rd June 2026, 19:00 to 21:00

    Insect_O_Cide is the award winning feature documentary about insect declines narrated by Times Bestseller Professor Dave Goulson.

    • Ants, bees, wasps and sawflies
    • Beetles
    • Butterflies and moths
    • Dragonflies and damselflies
    • Earwigs
    • Grasshoppers, crickets and bush-crickets
    • Lacewings, antlions and mantidflies
    • Mantises
    • Mayflies or upwing flies
    • True bugs
    • True flies
    • Twisted wing flies
    • 0-5 Years
    • 11-13 Years
    • 14-18 Years
    • 6-10 Years
    • Adults
    • Talk
    • Video

  • The Murmur of Bees exhibition

    Castlebar, County Mayo
    Wednesday 24th June 2026, 10:00 to 17:00

    Step into The Murmur of Bees, an exhibition where we embark on a journey into the fascinating world of Irish bees.

    • Ants, bees, wasps and sawflies
    • 0-5 Years
    • 11-13 Years
    • 14-18 Years
    • 6-10 Years
    • Adults
    • Exhibition

  • BEES! Hampshire’s Hive of History & Nature

    Basingstoke
    Wednesday 24th June 2026, 10:00 to 17:00

    Bees are extraordinary creatures. From buzzing gardens to golden honey, they connect us to the natural world in remarkable ways. This exhibition explores their world, how they live, work and communicate, sometimes even through dance!…

    • Ants, bees, wasps and sawflies
    • 0-5 Years
    • 11-13 Years
    • 14-18 Years
    • 6-10 Years
    • Adults
    • Exhibition

  • The Murmur of Bees exhibition

    Castlebar, County Mayo
    Thursday 25th June 2026, 10:00 to 17:00

    Step into The Murmur of Bees, an exhibition where we embark on a journey into the fascinating world of Irish bees.

    • Ants, bees, wasps and sawflies
    • 0-5 Years
    • 11-13 Years
    • 14-18 Years
    • 6-10 Years
    • Adults
    • Exhibition

  • BEES! Hampshire’s Hive of History & Nature

    Basingstoke
    Thursday 25th June 2026, 10:00 to 17:00

    Bees are extraordinary creatures. From buzzing gardens to golden honey, they connect us to the natural world in remarkable ways. This exhibition explores their world, how they live, work and communicate, sometimes even through dance!…

    • Ants, bees, wasps and sawflies
    • 0-5 Years
    • 11-13 Years
    • 14-18 Years
    • 6-10 Years
    • Adults
    • Exhibition