[PUBLIC EVENT] The Pop’Sciences Festival is coming back in May 2025!

Held every two years in the heart of a neighborhood, town or emblematic location, the Pop’Sciences Festival is a must-attend event for young people, families and curious minds of all ages. It is also an opportunity for visitors to meet with researchers and science enthusiasts, to discover the secrets of research, and to better understand the world around us.
 

A festival taking curious minds on a journey to the heart of science

Free, fun and accessible to all, the Pop’Sciences festival is returning for its 5^th edition with games, workshops, exhibitions and guided walks. The program includes: around 200 scientists and over 80 activities await visitors.

Come and chat with paleontologists surrounded by life-size dinosaurs, explore the human brain with neuroscientists or take a dive into the world of viruses with biologists. Find out about the environmental footprint of digital technology, renewable energy, the effects of overexposure to screens, extreme weather events and the role of women in science. Embark on an adventure by walking through a lava tunnel or taking part in archaeological digs.

Discover the Pop’Sciences 2025 festival program (in French)

The festival’s venues can be easily accessed by public transport (Cars du Rhône bus service, TER regional trains) or by other means (carpooling, cycling). Find out how to get to the festival and calculate the carbon impact of your journey!

How to get to the festival (in French)