Fête de la Science
Science accessible to all in the Hautes-Pyrénées
About Fête de la Science
The Fête de la Science in the Hautes-Pyrénées is a national event held locally in Tarbes and the department. Organized every year in October, it features a Science Village with free participatory workshops led by science communicators, researchers, and teachers. The event is aimed at both schoolchildren and the general public, exploring a different theme each year to make science fun and accessible.
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Fête de la Science in the Hautes-Pyrénées
Every year in October, the Fête de la Science takes over Tarbes and the towns of the Hautes-Pyrénées to offer the public free and fun access to science. This national event, coordinated locally by Instant Science, features a Science Village with numerous interactive workshops.
A Science Village for Everyone
The Science Village welcomes school groups during the week and the general public on Saturdays, with participatory workshops covering various themes: meteorites, water, electricity, Pyrenean biodiversity, artificial intelligence, and many other current scientific topics.
A New Theme Each Year
Each edition explores a national theme: “Intelligence(s)” in 2025, “Saveurs savantes” in 2026. The activities are designed to spark scientific curiosity in all audiences, from the youngest to adults.
Beyond the Science Village
The Fête de la Science also extends throughout the department with activities in schools, conferences, scientific film screenings, and meetings with researchers.
Fête de la Science — edition 2026
The 2026 Fête de la Science in the Hautes-Pyrénées will take place from October 2nd to 12th on the theme “Saveurs savantes”. Free participatory workshops for schoolchildren and the general public.
Fête de la Science 2026 — Theme: Saveurs savantes
The 2026 edition of the Fête de la Science will explore the theme “Saveurs savantes”. The Science Village will offer free participatory workshops in the Hautes-Pyrénées.
Highlights Fête de la Science 2026
To remember for 2026
- Theme: Saveurs savantes
- From October 2nd to 12th, 2026
- Program to be announced
Prices Fête de la Science 2026
Practical information — Fête de la Science
Practical Information
Access
Science Village: The location varies depending on the edition. In 2024, the Science Village was hosted by ENIT (47 avenue d'Azereix, 65000 Tarbes). In 2025, it was in Bagnères-de-Bigorre (Maison de quartier Clair-Vallon).
Hours
School groups welcomed during the week. Open to the general public on Saturdays from 10 am to 5 pm.
Prices
Free admission for all workshops and activities.
Contact
Instant Science — Tarbes Branch: Lycée professionnel Jean Dupuy, 1 rue Aristide Bergès, 65000 Tarbes. Tel: 05 62 06 09 76.
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