Do we need to book activities in advance?

Most are free drop-ins you can join on the spot. A couple of specials, like the science escape room and the treasure-hunt game, have their own details in the festival program, so it is worth a skim before you go.

What if the weather turns?

Mid-April can be showery, but a big share of the stalls and shows are inside El Born's halls, so a wet spell won't wash out the day.

Is there enough for a 4-year-old, or is it aimed at older kids?

There is plenty for little ones. Hands-on stalls, storytelling and shows sit alongside the more technical activities pitched at older children and teens.

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Name: Science Festival
Start: 2026-04-18
End: 2026-04-19T23:59:59
Location: El Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria and Plaça Comercial

When: Multiple Dates Oct-Nov
Ages: 5+
Price: From €20

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Where

Ciutat Vella, El Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria and Plaça Comercial

Ages

All ages

Setting

Indoors and outdoors

What you need to know

All in one place, everything clusters in El Born and the square next door, so it is easy to manage with a stroller
180+ hands-on activities, enough variety to keep different ages busy across the two days
Escape room and treasure hunt, extra science challenges that hook older kids

About

More than 180 hands-on science activities spread over 30 spaces. Kids run experiments, play science games, join workshops, and catch shows, stories, visits and science comedy. Younger children find plenty to touch and try, while the more technical stalls suit older kids and teens.

Free

Dates

Apr 18 – 19, 2026

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Where it is

El Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria and Plaça Comercial

Plaça Comercial, 12

Getting there

Metro: Barceloneta L4 (6 min walk), Jaume I L4 (6 min walk)
Bus: Estació de França (2 min walk), Parc de la Ciutadella - Princesa (3 min walk), Pla de Palau - Av Marquès de l'Argentera (3 min walk)

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