Eurêka! Festival
Québec’s biggest science celebration!

Organized by the non-profit organization L’île du savoir, in collaboration with Espace pour la vie and a host of other partners, Eurêka!’s mission is to bring the public closer to science and to stimulate curiosity and critical thinking.

Free and open to everyone, the event offers a wonderful opportunity to introduce young people and their families to the world of science and technology through a wide range of exciting, interactive activities and educational content tailored to all ages.

Since its inception 19 years ago, the Eurêka! Festival has welcomed 1.2 million enthusiastic visitors, including more than 70,000 students on school outings.

For three days, the Festival transforms science into a playground, offering a wide range of activities that are entirely free for everyone to enjoy.

Since 2024, Hydro-Québec has proudly served as the event’s main presenter.

Thanks to the support of generous funders and partners, L’île du savoir is able to keep the Festival free for visitors of all ages.

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SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES FOR EVERY INTEREST

With activities for ages 6 and up, there’s something for everyone at the Festival:

• Over 100 free interactive activities led by passionate scientists and technology experts each year
• 30 interactive talks and shows
• More than 25 creative hands-on workshops and experiments
• Roving performers, lively entertainment, and delightfully wild demonstrations

KIOSKS

Come meet researchers, technicians, and science profesionnals who love sharing their passion. Join them for hands-on activities and experiments with real scientific equipment. 

PERFORMANCES

Get ready for performances, live demos, and one-of-a-kind entertainment.

WORKSHOPS

Dive into fun, hands-on workshops, and leave with your very own science creations!

SHOWS, TALKS

Enjoy science-themed theatre, magic and comedy shows, along with interactive talks that will spark curiosity for the whole family.

A FESTIVAL WITH A PURPOSE

A Sustainable
Event

The Eurêka! Festival is dedicated to raising environmental awareness among future generations. Sustainability is at the heart of our programs and practices, with numerous initiatives in place to reduce the Festival’s ecological footprint.

Member of the
REFRAIN network

Since 2020, the Eurêka! Festival and L’île du savoir have been members of REFRAIN, a network of independent regional arts festivals in Québec that foster cultural, economic, and tourism development.

Member of Science.events

The Eurêka! Festival is also part of Science events, a North American network of science events that fosters collaboration, expertise sharing, and innovation in science communication.

YEAR-ROUND ACTIVITIES

Nearly 50 exciting science activities for the whole family, plus a special educational portal for schools. Free and open to all – no registration needed!

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AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

  • 2024 – Innovation-Relève Technoscience Award, Association pour le développement de la recherche et de l’innovation (ADRIQ)
  • 2014 – Finalist, ESTim Award, Chambre de commerce de l’Est de Montréal (Category: Innovation or Public/Parapublic Development)
  • 2013 – Best Program Award, Canadian Association of Science Centres (CASC)
  • 2012 – Finalist, Grands prix du Tourisme québécois (Category: Festivals and Tourist Events – Budget over $1M)
  • 2010 – Finalist, Grands prix du Tourisme québécois (Category: Best Festival)
  • 2009 – Finalist, Grands prix du Tourisme québécois (Category: Best Festival)
  • 2008 – Innovation-Relève Technoscience Award, Association pour le développement de la recherche et de l’innovation (ADRIQ)