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!
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]
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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Dates and Opening Time
On October 7, 2026
Location
ENCPB - National School of Physics, Chemistry and Biology
11 Rue Pirandello
75013 Paris 13
Route planner
Official website
encpb.org
Science Festival 2026 in Paris and Île-de-France: the lineup of free events
