Science4All — La Festa delle Scienze a Padova

The 2026 edition of Science4All takes place from September 25 to 27 in the historic center of Padua. The science festival of the University of Padua offers over 250 activities including games, workshops, experiments, escape rooms, science cafés, and guided tours, to communicate science in a simple and fun way for all ages.

The initiatives animate the symbolic places of the Athenaeum and the city: the Palazzo del Bo, Piazza Cavour, the Listòn, the Botanical Garden, and the Museum of Nature and Man, in an event aimed at citizens, families, and schools.

From September 25 to 27, 2026 — Historic center of Padua

• Over 250 activities spread across Palazzo del Bo, Piazza Cavour, Listòn, Botanical Garden, and Museum of Nature and Man.
• Interactive workshops and experiments for children and adults.
• Science games, escape rooms, and immersive experiences.
• Science cafés and meetings with researchers.
• Guided tours of science locations and university museums.

Detailed program of individual activities and booking methods on science4all.it.

The over 250 activities spread throughout the historic center, the interactive experiments, and the science cafés in the symbolic locations of the University of Padua.

Where

Historic center of Padua: Palazzo del Bo, Piazza Cavour, Listòn, Botanical Garden, Museum of Nature and Man (PD).

When

At the end of September, over three days.

Admission

Mostly free activities; some require booking. Full program on science4all.it.

For whom

Citizens, families, children, and schools.