Night of Science celebrated on 22 January 2026 – explore the programme!

A tram driving along Mannerheimintie at night.

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 Night of Science 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.

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.

Talks and Discussions

The Night of Science features dozens of fascinating talks and discussions. Below are some highlights from the evening’s talk programme.

The Night of Science is organized by the Federation of Finnish Learned Societies. Kone Foundation is funding the event.

Text: Federation of Finnish Learned Societies communications team
Photo: Tapio Haaja (Unsplash)