Science Festival 2026: Free workshops at the National School of Physics, Chemistry and Biology

The Science Festival is back, running from October 2 to 12, 2026, for a new edition. On this occasion, the National School of Physics, Chemistry and Biology invites you to explore its campus and participate in a range of workshops.

Created in 1991, the Fête de la Science is an annual national event designed to promote scientific culture to the general public. This free event enables young and old alike to explore different scientific disciplines through workshops, conferences, exhibitions and meetings with researchers.

In Paris, the Fête de la Science takes on a special dimension with hundreds of participating venues, including universities, museums, laboratories and cultural establishments. Parisians and visitors alike can discover the latest innovations, take part in interactive demonstrations, or take part in debates on current scientific issues.

The National School of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (ENCPB), located in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, is a renowned higher-education and technical institution founded in 1953. It trains technicians and engineers in physics, chemistry, biology and computer science. For this year's Science Festival, a host of activities awaits you there on October 7, 2026!

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The 2026 Science Festival runs from October 2 to 12 in Paris and across Île-de-France, offering many free events for the general public and families. Open laboratories, demonstrations, meetings, performances, and hands-on workshops make up the program for this 35th edition. [Read more]

What’s on the agenda for the 2026 Science Festival at ENPCB:

ENCPB celebrates science
This year again, ENCPB—the National School of Physics, Chemistry and Biology, a 15‑story campus at 11 Pirandello Street in Paris’s 13th arrondissement—opens its doors for the Science Festival on Wednesday, October 7, in the afternoon, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
You’ll be able to tour this unconventional lycée and participate in or observe a wide range of workshops on science and technology that serve knowledge, society, and the environment!
More information at: https://encpb.org/index.php/lycee/projets-actions/fete-de-la-science

Participation requirements:
• Target audiences: 3–6 years, 6–11 years, 11–15 years, 15–18 years, 18–25 years, 25 years and older
• Conditions: Reservation required
Hours: Wednesday, October 7 — 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

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