The Fête de la Science returns from October 2 to 12, 2026 in Paris and Île-de-France! A cultural event that this year marks its 35th edition, offering, as every year, a rendez-vous gratuit and unmissable moment for all science fans and for all the curious, young and old alike! For the occasion, numerous animations are on offer by museums and institutions across the capital. The best events to meet scientists and learn more about the world around us!
This year, the theme will whet your appetite... And for good reason: this edition is titled "Savvy Flavors" and will put science in the spotlight by linking it to taste, food, and cooking. Across Paris, you can enjoy discussions and debates, film screenings, lectures, and even innovative workshops. Discover the arrondissement-by-arrondissement program for the 2026 Fête de la Science in Paris!
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]
Fête de la Science 2026 at the Musée des Arts et Métiers in Paris: workshops and demonstrations on the agenda
The Musée des Arts et Métiers welcomes Science Festival 2026 in Paris with a free program of tours, experiments, and demonstrations for families and curious minds, from October 2 to 4, 2026. These sessions offer a chance to explore the history of inventions while unveiling the major scientific breakthroughs. [Read more]
Science Festival 2026 in Paris: Weather Takes Center Stage at the Academy of Climate
What events will the Climate Academy host for the 2026 Science Festival? From October 2 to 12, the venue will present a range of conferences, exhibitions, concerts and readings to explore the links between water, ecosystems and the climate. [Read more]
CANCELLED - Science Festival 2026 in Paris: events on the Pierre-and-Marie-Curie campus
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]
Science Festival 2026 in Paris: the science behind crime at the Police Prefecture Museum
How about an excursion to the scientific police for the 2026 Science Festival? That’s what the Museum of the Police Prefecture is offering from October 8 to 17. Note that these activities are reserved for a mature audience—please check the event’s access requirements. [Read more]
Science Festival 2026 at the Jardin des Plantes: a family-friendly weekend of activities
To mark the latest edition of the Fête de la Science, the Jardin des Plantes invites visitors to its grounds for a weekend of activities and discoveries, from October 10 to 11, 2026. [Read more]
Science Festival 2026: Explore radioactivity at ESCPI Paris — PSL University
Science Festival is back for a new edition, from October 2 to 12, 2026: an opportunity to explore PSL University and take part in several hands-on science activities. [Read more]
Science Festival 2026: The Schedule of Activities at Chimie ParisTech
From October 2 to 12, 2026, the Science Festival is back in Paris: take this opportunity to discover Chimie ParisTech, which is hosting activities for the occasion. [Read more]
Science Festival 2026 in Paris: hands-on experiments and guided tours at the Collège de France
The Science Festival is back from October 2 to 12, 2026! Across France, a wide array of free events for all ages will showcase scientific culture, including at the Collège de France, whose doors will be open to everyone on Saturday, October 3. [Read more]
Institut Curie: The 2026 Science Festival events focused on research
In Paris, the Curie Institute will participate in the 2026 Science Festival from October 2 to 12, offering activities, discussions, and opportunities to exchange ideas about cancer research. The public will gain a clearer understanding of scientific careers, the work conducted in laboratories, and Marie Curie’s legacy. [Read more]
In Paris, the Poincaré House opens its doors for the 2026 Science Festival.
Mathematics, hands-on experiments and museum discovery are on the agenda for the 2026 Science Festival at the Maison Poincaré in Paris, on 9 and 10 October. The venue will be free for all visitors during the event. [Read more]
Fête de la Science 2026 at Université Paris Cité: the must-attend events you won’t want to miss!
Sponsored - From Thursday, October 1 to Monday, October 12, Université Paris Cité celebrates the Science Festival! This year’s theme, “Scholarly Flavors,” shines a light on a program that features no fewer than 80 free events—just as original and playful as they are educational: interactive workshops, lab tours, roundtables, and even a theatre performance! [Read more]
Science Festival 2026: hands-on workshops and science activities for the whole family in Paris Cité
On the occasion of the 2026 Science Festival, Paris Cité University opens its doors to the general public with a special program: workshops, activities, scientific explanations, and playful events designed to introduce science to people from an early age. [Read more]
Science Festival 2026 in Paris: storytelling, workshops and tours at the Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac
The Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac invites you this year to the Fête de la Science, featuring hands-on workshops and themed guided tours, to be held on Sunday, October 4, 2026. [Read more]
Science Festival 2026: an offbeat visit to the Sewer Museum, the program
In October 2026, the Science Festival is in full swing in Paris and the Île-de-France region! To learn all there is to know about what lies beneath Paris, head to the Paris Sewer Museum on October 11. Here are the activities on the program. [Read more]
Science Festival 2026: Explore the science of food and flavors at the Grand Palais
For the new edition of the Science Festival, the Palais de la Découverte is offering free activities at the Grand Palais on October 3 and 4, 2026, a weekend of scientific experiments and games for the youngest visitors. [Read more]
Science Festival 2026: hands-on activities and science communication at Saint-Louis Hospital
Saint-Louis Hospital is lining up a busy program for the 2026 Science Festival, running from October 2 to 12, 2026. Focusing on health and research, come and see how a drug is developed and how cancer is treated... [Read more]
Lariboisière Hospital unveils its 2026 Science Festival program
Science Festival 2026 will be stopping at Lariboisière Hospital in Paris to highlight the links between scientific research and medical practice, from October 2 to 12, 2026. The event offers a fresh perspective on how a major AP-HP hospital operates. [Read more]
Science Festival 2026: Behind the Scenes of Video Games at ISART Digital
The public is invited to go behind the scenes of digital creation at ISART Digital during the 2026 Science Festival. From technology, to 3D animation and video game development, the school puts the spotlight on the scientific disciplines that operate behind the screen. [Read more]
Science Festival 2026: Workshops at the City of Paris’ Educational Issues Hub
From October 2 to 12, 2026, the Science Festival is back for a new edition: at the Paris Center for Educational Issues, several workshops and activities are planned for the occasion, aimed at children and teenagers. [Read more]
Science Festival 2026 in Paris: what's on at the Palais de la Porte Dorée
In Paris, the 2026 Fête de la Science stops at the Palais de la Porte Dorée with a program centered on science, the environment, and society, from October 2 to 12, 2026. This new edition takes over a landmark in the 12th arrondissement, a site that blends a museum, an aquarium, and Art Deco heritage. [Read more]
Science Festival 2026: the lineup of activities at the Brain Institute in Paris
On the occasion of the 2026 edition of the Science Festival, organized from October 2 to 12, the Brain Institute (based at Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital) will exceptionally open its doors for neuroscience workshops. [Read more]
Science Festival 2026: The Program at the National School of Physics, Chemistry and Biology
On the occasion of the 2026 Science Festival, the National School of Physics, Chemistry and Biology opens its doors for a day of discoveries and hands-on science workshops. [Read more]
Science Festival 2026: Open house on environmental health at the Georges Eastman Institute
This Saturday, October 3, the Georges Eastman Institute in Paris opens its doors to the public for Science Festival 2026. On the program: an open house day to learn everything there is to know about environmental health and the pollutants we encounter in daily life. [Read more]
A playful and educational journey at the Pasteur Institute for the 2026 Science Festival in Paris
L'Institut Pasteur opens its doors for a rare occasion on Saturday, October 10, 2026, to mark the new edition of the Fête de la Science. Take advantage of this free day to explore the laboratories and biomedical research in Paris's 15th arrondissement. [Read more]
Science Festival 2026: The lineup of workshops exploring the human body at Necker Hospital
On the occasion of Science Festival 2026, Necker–Enfants Malades Hospital opens its doors to the public with a wide program of free activities. Embark on a journey through the human body with educational workshops and discover a wealth of information about our physiology. [Read more]
Science Festival 2026: a weekend of games and experiments at the Cité des Sciences
La Fête de la Science takes over the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie and offers a wide range of diverse and varied activities for the weekend of October 3 and 4, 2026. We're heading there to experiment, learn, and have fun, whatever your age. Discover the program. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From October 2, 2026 to October 12, 2026
Prices
Free
Official website
www.fetedelascience.fr
Science Festival 2026 in Paris and Île-de-France: the lineup of free events
