Night of Scientists

Name: Night of Scientists
Start: 2026-09-25
Location: Aula Přírodovědecké fakulty UPOL

Fri, 25 Sep 2026

Aula of the Faculty of Natural Sciences UPOL, Olomouc

Night of Scientists is an all-night science festival featuring interactive experiments, lectures, and entertaining activities for all ages.

About the venue: Aula of the Faculty of Natural Sciences UPOL

The Aula of the Faculty of Science at Palacký University Olomouc (UPOL) is a formal lecture hall used for academic ceremonies, conferences, and public lectures. The faculty is located on třída 17. listopadu and is one of the largest faculties of UPOL. The aula regularly hosts graduation ceremonies and scientific events.

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About the festival: Night of Scientists

2005

first edition in the Czech Republic

20+

places in Olomouc

120 000+

visitors of the 2025 edition (entire Czech Republic)

Good to know

Free admission to the entire program
Takes place on Friday, September 25, 2026, from 17:00 to midnight
Program at more than 20 locations throughout Olomouc
Free shuttle bus service between locations (low-floor)
Prior reservation required or recommended for selected events
Suitable for all age groups, including children
Complete program at nocvedcu.cz/program

What's new

2025-12
The festival has been renamed from Night of Scientists to Night of Science since 2026 - based on a vote by organizers for a more gender-neutral name.

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