Science Festival 2026: what's on in Paris and Île-de-France schools and universities

Understanding science while having fun in museums and institutions is one thing, but at the grandes écoles and universités, it's even better! On the occasion of the Fête de la Science, Parisian and Île-de-France schools and universities invite you to workshops, activities and talks from 2 to 12 October 2026. A great opportunity to deepen your knowledge or discover the hidden, but above all unconventional, side of science in its broadest sense!

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• Science Festival 2026: Free activities program in Paris and Île-de-France
• Science Festival 2026: the schedule of activities across Paris by arrondissement
• Fête de la Science 2025: events at museums in Paris and the Île-de-France region

Fête de la Science: discover the origins of this free, family-friendly scientific event
The Fête de la Science is the not-to-be-missed October event for fans of scientific experiments and new knowledge! Discover the history of this event, born in the capital! [Read more]

Every year, many of the world's leading higher education establishments welcome you to discover the work of the researchers working and teaching there, as well as inspiring vocations in young people through a wide range of educational workshops. The idea too? To help you understand everything there is to know about science.

Physics, chemistry, mathematics, biology, astronomy, geology, anthropology... These are just some of the scientific disciplines covered during the Fête de la Science! It's a great opportunity to learn about science in all its forms, and to understand the challenges of research in France, and their impact on your daily life. All that's left for you to do is make your choice of visit, folks!