Festival della Scienza returns to Genoa with 250+ events

The 24th edition of the Festival della Scienza in Genoa is scheduled to take place from October 22 to November 1, 2026. Centered on the theme ‘Prospettive’ (Perspectives), the event will feature over 250 activities across 38 locations, including exhibitions, laboratories, conferences, and special shows.

Key topics include sustainability, energy, the environment, space exploration, robotics, artificial intelligence, and neurosciences. The festival has already seen significant interest, with 25,000 students from nine Italian regions, as well as Albania and Switzerland, having purchased tickets.

The National Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN) will participate with programs exploring gravitational waves, cosmic rays, and quantum mechanics. Interactive offerings include a multisensory experience regarding gravitational waves at the Palazzo della Borsa and an ‘Euclid Escape Room’ at the Chiostro di Santa Maria di Castello, which focuses on dark matter and energy in relation to the European Space Agency’s Euclid mission.