# Starmus VIII festival in Tenerife

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/starmus-viii-festival-in-tenerife
> Updated: 2026-10-19T05:00:30.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

The eighth edition of the Starmus Festival, themed ‘In search of truth’, commenced in Tenerife, Spain. The event brings together scientists, astronauts, and musicians to discuss topics such as Earth sciences and artificial intelligence.

A major highlight of the opening ceremonies involved the presentation of the Stephen Hawking Medal. The crew of NASA’s Artemis II mission—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Jeremy Hansen—received the award and shared reflections on viewing Earth from the Moon, emphasizing themes of global unity and peace. Other recipients of the medal included physicist Brian Cox and filmmaker Ridley Scott.

The festival also introduced the Jane Goodall Earth Medal. Recipients included astrophysicist Brian May and Christiana Figueres, the latter recognized for her role in the Paris Agreement. Musical performances at the event featured artists such as Andrea Bocelli, Sarah Brightman, and Brian May.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-19: Starmus VIII festival begins in Tenerife with focus on science and unity

The Starmus VIII festival has launched in Tenerife, featuring Nobel laureates, musicians, and the Artemis II astronauts, who received the Stephen Hawking Medal while advocating for global unity.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/starmus-viii-festival-begins-in-tenerife-with-focus-on-science-and-unity

### 2026-10-16: Starmus Festival honors Artemis II crew in Tenerife

The Starmus Festival in Tenerife opened with the Artemis II crew receiving the Stephen Hawking Medal and Brian May being honored with the inaugural Jane Goodall Earth Medal.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/starmus-festival-opens-in-tenerife-with-artemis-ii-honors

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