Scientifica 2026, Switzerland’s largest science festival, takes place from 22 to 30 August 2026 at various locations across the city of Zurich. Organized jointly by the University of Zurich (UZH) and ETH Zurich, this week-long festival brings cutting-edge research to a broad public audience.
The 2026 edition expands beyond the traditional weekend format to a full week of events, enabling more researchers to showcase their work. The programme includes interactive exhibits, hands-on experiments, lectures, workshops, and demonstrations covering a wide range of scientific disciplines.
Scientifica actively promotes diversity in science by featuring researchers from all backgrounds and disciplines, making scientific careers visible and accessible to all visitors, including young women and girls.
For the STREAM IT community, Scientifica represents one of Europe’s premier science engagement events, demonstrating how large-scale public outreach can inspire the next generation of scientists regardless of gender.
More information: https://scientifica.ethz.ch
Language of the event: German / English
Name of the sister project/event holder: University of Zurich (UZH) & ETH Zurich
Date of the event: 22–30 August 2026