Explore the Programme of the Night of Science 2026
The Night of Science will be celebrated on Thursday, 22 January 2026, in Helsinki. The citywide event dedicated to science will take place at thirty-five venues, featuring forty-eight different events. More than ten of these can also be followed online. All of the events are free of charge.
The full programme for the Night of Science 2026 has been published on the programme page, where the extensive selection can be filtered by language, target audience, theme, and whether the event is online or in person. Below are some highlights from the different types of events featured in the Night of Science.
Tips for the events in Finnish and in Swedish can be found from the Finnish and Swedish website articles.
Experience and Explore
During the Night of Science, visitors can marvel for example at spacecraft models, beetles, and the future of materials science. Below is a selection of experiential events.
- 200 years of Photography
- Space technology and exploration goes to Otaniemi
- Explore the future of materials science
- THE BEETLE: Screening and Discussion
- Bioart Film Screening: Where Art, Science and Technology Meet
Meet a Researcher or Test Your Knowledge
Would you like to meet a space physics researcher or test your knowledge about dairy cows? You can do both during the Night of Science.
- The Journey of the Solar Storms
- Happiness? Politics, Promises, and Practices
- Secret Lives of Dairy Cows
Talks and Discussions
The Night of Science features dozens of fascinating talks and discussions. Below are some highlights from the evening’s talk programme.