Cancellation at Jussieu: Sorbonne University announced on October 8, 2026 that the Science Festival on the Pierre‑and‑Marie‑Curie campus has been cancelled due to a blockade of the site. The Science Village and the activities planned for this campus are affected. This announcement concerns only the Pierre‑and‑Marie‑Curie site.
For 35 years, the Fête de la Science has brought together scientists, researchers and the general public for full days dedicated to science and its popularization. The perfect opportunity to enjoy hundreds of ateliers, animations, expositions and family-friendly routes across a very wide range of venues in France.
With these ten days of science awareness, the Ministry of Education and Research hopes to spark vocations and, above all, highlight the work of scientific researchers. This year, the theme is "Saveurs Savantes" and aims to raise awareness of as many people as possible about the link between this theme and science. In Paris, most science museums participate (Cité des sciences et de l'industrie, Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle), joined by several higher education or research institutions, such as the Collège de France or Sorbonne Université.
Sorbonne University is one of France’s oldest and most prestigious academic institutions, with a storied history dating back to the 13th century. It operates across multiple campuses in Paris, each focusing on different fields of study. The historic campus, Sorbonne-Clignancourt, specializes in the humanities and social sciences.
The Pierre et Marie Curie campus at Jussieu focuses on science and engineering, while the Pitié-Salpêtrière campus focuses on medicine and health. Finally, the Saint-Antoine campus is home to the Faculty of Medicine of Eastern Paris. These campuses offer a number of internationally renowned academic programs, making the Sorbonne a mecca for higher education and research in France and around the world, much in demand by students from France and abroad!
Science Festival 2026 in Paris and Île-de-France: the lineup of free events
La fête de la Science is back from October 2 to 12, 2026 for its 35th edition! The idea? A week dedicated to science culture you can experience through a wealth of free events across France. Experiments, shows, open days, tours and a multitude of workshops—open to all and suitable for children—await you on the four corners of Paris and the Île-de-France region! [Read more]
Cancellation at Jussieu: Sorbonne University announced on October 8, 2026 that the Science Festival on the Pierre‑and‑Marie‑Curie campus has been cancelled due to a blockade of the site. The Science Village and the activities planned for this campus are affected. This announcement concerns only the Pierre‑and‑Marie‑Curie site.
ANNULÉ - Meet researchers, observe experiments or take part in workshops: that’s what visitors can expect at Sorbonne Université’s Pierre and Marie Curie campus during the Science Festival 2026. Sorbonne Université has scheduled several events from October 2 to 12. [Read more]
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Science Festival 2026 in Paris and Île-de-France: the lineup of free events
CANCELLED - Science Festival 2026 in Paris: events on the Pierre-and-Marie-Curie campus
