BERLIN SCIENCE WEEK
BERLIN’S SCIENCE & CULTURE FESTIVAL
For the curious, across Berlin.
Berlin Science Week breaks science out of institutions and into the city. Every year from 1–10 November, we transform Berlin into a playground of scientific ideas through hundreds of free events across the city. More than 200 organisations join Berlin Science Week every year, making it one of Europe’s leading science festivals.
For partners, Berlin Science Week provides a high-impact platform to engage new audiences, explore the resonance of their research with the public, and position research at the heart of cultural life.
FESTIVAL THEME 2026: IN TOUCH
How science becomes personal.
Science is not distant, exclusive, or closed off. It's a collective adventure—an expression of the deeply human pursuit of knowledge. With this year’s festival theme, In Touch, Berlin Science Week 2026 focuses on the personal side of science: how research touches and improves our lives, affects the people behind it, and connects us with one another.
The 2026 programme highlights the people, institutions, and stories behind the scientific breakthroughs, exploring what happens when science is in touch, when it loses touch, and how it connects us all. Partners are invited to share their research and the stories behind it, engaging the public and demonstrating the real-world impact of their work. Learn more here.
FESTIVAL THEME 2026: IN TOUCH
How science becomes personal.
Science is not distant, exclusive, or closed off. It's a collective adventure—an expression of the deeply human pursuit of knowledge. With this year’s festival theme, In Touch, Berlin Science Week 2026 focuses on the personal side of science: how research touches and improves our lives, affects the people behind it, and connects us with one another.
The 2026 programme highlights the people, institutions, and stories behind the scientific breakthroughs, exploring what happens when science is in touch, when it loses touch, and how it connects us all. Partners are invited to share their research and the stories behind it, engaging the public and demonstrating the real-world impact of their work. Learn more here.
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION 2026
Closes 24 May 2026.
The Call for Participation is your invitation to be part of the Berlin Science Week 2026 programme. Whether you’re a scientist, early-career researcher, artist, or representing an institution, there are many opportunities for you to share your work with curious minds across Berlin. Explore the different ways to get involved in this year’s programme and discover how your ideas can connect with this year’s theme, In Touch.
NEW FESTIVAL CENTRE IN 2026
Haus der Kulturen der Welt
We’re excited to share that this year, we have a new Festival Centre: Haus der Kulturen der Welt. The move opens up exciting possibilities for new, engaging event formats, and brings our Festival Centre Programme into a dynamic, centrally located space designed to welcome thousands of visitors. It marks an exciting new chapter for the festival and offers a unique opportunity for partners to showcase their work at the heart of the festival programme.
NEW FESTIVAL CENTRE IN 2026
Haus der Kulturen der Welt
We’re excited to share that this year, we have a new Festival Centre: Haus der Kulturen der Welt. The move opens up exciting possibilities for new, engaging event formats, and brings our Festival Centre Programme into a dynamic, centrally located space designed to welcome thousands of visitors. It marks an exciting new chapter for the festival and offers a unique opportunity for partners to showcase their work at the heart of the festival programme.
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Call for Participation 2026