Fête de la Science
Science accessible to all in the Hautes-Pyrénées
2026
About Fête de la Science
Fête de la Science — edition 2026
The 2026 Fête de la Science in the Hautes-Pyrénées takes place from October 5th to 10th, as part of the 36th national edition (October 2nd–12th), themed "Saveurs savantes" (Scientific Flavors). The Science Village is moving to a new location this year: it will be hosted by the Centre de Recherches Atmosphériques de Campistrous, near Lannemezan, featuring weekday workshops for schools and an open day for the general public on Saturday, October 10th.
Fête de la Science 2026 — Theme: Scientific Flavors
The 36th national edition of the Fête de la Science runs from October 2nd to 12th, 2026, under the theme "Saveurs savantes". In the Hautes-Pyrénées, the event is coordinated by the association Instant Science.
The Science Village in Campistrous
In 2026, the Hautes-Pyrénées Science Village is changing venues: it will be hosted by the Centre de Recherches Atmosphériques de Campistrous (8 route de Lannemezan, 65300 Campistrous), near Lannemezan, rather than the ENIT in Tarbes. School groups are welcome from Monday, October 5th to Friday, October 9th (excluding Wednesday, October 7th), from 9:30 AM to 4:15 PM, by reservation. The general public is invited on Saturday, October 10th, from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM.
Scientific discovery workshops
Visitors will explore a research site alongside scientists and communicators through workshops covering environmental science, engineering, Earth and space sciences, and life and health sciences. Groups are limited to 15 people per workshop, with a total site capacity of 100.
Highlights Fête de la Science 2026
- 2026 National Theme: "Saveurs savantes"
- New location: Centre de Recherches Atmosphériques de Campistrous, near Lannemezan (no longer at ENIT in Tarbes)
- School sessions from October 5th to 9th (excluding Wednesday), by reservation
- General public day on Saturday, October 10th, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (break from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM)
- Free workshops, total capacity limited to 100 people
Programme Fête de la Science 2026
School sessions — October 5th to 9th, 2026 (excluding Wednesday, October 7th)
- 9:30 AM–4:15 PM — Scientific workshops for school groups, by reservation · Centre de Recherches Atmosphériques de Campistrous, 8 route de Lannemezan, 65300 Campistrous
Saturday, October 10th, 2026
- 10:00 AM–12:30 PM and 1:30 PM–5:00 PM — Science Village open to the general public: discovery workshops on scientific research led by center staff and science communicators · Centre de Recherches Atmosphériques de Campistrous, 8 route de Lannemezan, 65300 Campistrous
Free admission. Workshops are limited to 15 people, with a total site capacity of 100. School groups must book in advance by contacting [email protected] (details to follow).
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Getting There
The location of the Science Village changes each year: it will be held at the Centre de Recherches Atmosphériques de Campistrous (8 route de Lannemezan, 65300 Campistrous) in 2026, while previous editions have taken place at the École Nationale d'Ingénieurs de Tarbes (ENIT) or in Bagnères-de-Bigorre.
Opening Hours
School groups are welcomed during the week by appointment. The event is open to the general public on Saturday (typically from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm).
Admission
Admission is free for all workshops and activities.
Contact
Hautes-Pyrénées Coordination: Science en Bigorre — Instant Science. Tel: 05 62 06 09 76. Email: [email protected].
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.
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