• STARMUS VIII · 17–20 OCTOBER 2026
Science Camp Programme
Four days. A universe of discovery.
Plaza de la Candelaria · Santa Cruz de Tenerife · Canary Islands
FREE ENTRY · ALL AGES
THE SEARCH FOR TRUTH CONTINUES
4 DAYS 20+ INTERACTIVE SHOWS
• A CAMP FOR CURIOUS MINDS
Science, technology, creativity and music. For everyone.
Hands-on experiments, interactive exhibitions, workshops and educational activities bring you face to face with scientists, astronauts, innovators and young explorers.
For young explorers: new technologies, environmental awareness and creative learning — all in the spirit of discovery.
• A CAMP FOR CURIOUS MINDS
Curiosity has no age limit.
YOUNG CONSERVATIONIST
Aneeshwar Kunchala
Science communicator, environmental activist and wildlife presenter inspiring the next generation.
Saturday & Monday
INVENTOR & STEM INNOVATOR
Gitanjali Rao
A young trailblazer using science and technology to tackle real-world challenges.
Sunday
ROOTS & SHOOTS
The Goodall legacy
Conservation, curiosity and hope with Jane Goodall’s grandchildren and the Jane Goodall Institute.
Sunday & Monday
• 17–20 OCTOBER 2026
Your four days of discovery.
Explore the full programme, from conversations with Nobel laureates to live music and hands-on discovery. All four days are free and open to everyone.
17
Saturday
October 2026
18
Sunday
October 2026
19
Monday
October 2026
20
Tuesday
October 2026
• OCTOBER 2026
17
Saturday
Nobel minds, astronaut stories and a musical opening.
FREE ENTRY
12:00
May-Britt Moser
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
12:20
Chris Hadfield
Ask Astronaut Chris Hadfield: Life Beyond Earth
12:40
Aneeshwar Kunchala
Science communicator and environmental activist
13:00
Giancarlo Erra
Musician, composer and producer
13:20
Astro Abby (Abby Moulé)
Astrophotography Workshop
Special Events & Live Music
16:00
STARMUS Science Camp Opening Ceremony
Special event
16:30
A Tribute to Queen
MusicLab · Momo Cortés · Pedro Díaz
17:00
Rick Armstrong
Live performance with John Mitchell & Dave Foster
• OCTOBER 2026
18
Sunday
Other Earths, young innovators and the future of space exploration.
FREE ENTRY
12:00
Michel Mayor
Ask a Nobel Laureate: Are There Other Earths?
11:20
Pedro Echenique
President of the Prince of Asturias Committee
11:40
Jeff Kuhn
Astrophysicist and solar scientist
12:00
Gitanjali Rao
Young inventor and STEM innovator
12:10
Juan Manuel Górriz
From the Higgs Boson to Artificial Intelligence: A Talk on Evidence
12:30
Jan Kihle
Micrometeorites in the City?
12:50-13:20
Astronauts Panel
Space for Everyone? The Future of Space Exploration
13:20-13:30
Jane Goodall’s Grandchildren
Live Music & Special Performances
15:30
STARMUS All Stars
Marco Minnemann · Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal · Derek Sherinian · Dino Jelusick · Rick Fierabracci
16:30
Elmar Fuchs
Water Is Not Just H2O
17:15
Carmen Acosta & Javier Lazo
Classical Music Performance
17:30
David Zambuka
Live Performance
• OCTOBER 2026
19
Monday
From our living planet to quantum information and new materials.
FREE ENTRY
10:30
Javier Santaolalla
Physicist and science communicator
10:50
Aneeshwar Kunchala
Science communicator and environmental activist
11:10
Jane Goodall Institute
Environmental education and conservation
11:30
Mar Gómez
Meteorologist and science communicator
Afternoon Talks & Discovery
16:00
National Geographic Institute (IGN)
Geophysics, seismic monitoring and Earth sciences
16:20
Oceanography Institute
Marine science and ocean research
17:00
Sandra Díaz
Ecologist and biodiversity scientist
17:20
Ignacio Cirac
Physicist and quantum information researcher
17:40
Jorge Méndez
Keys of Light: Luminescent Materials for Anti-Counterfeiting TENET Lightkey
18:00
Carlos Morán
Sustainable materials innovator
18:20
Daniel Martín
CanaryOne
19:00
Lilith
Yo, Alien · Theatre Performance
• OCTOBER 2026
20
Tuesday
Astronomy, volcanoes and a journey to Mars.
FREE ENTRY
16:00
Xavier Barcons
Astronomer and astrophysicist
16:20
Antonia Varela Pérez
Astrophysicist · Director of the Starlight Foundation
Director of Tenerife’s Museum of Science and the Cosmos
16:40
Costanza Bonadonna
Earth scientist · Full Professor of Volcanology and Geological Risk
17:00
Volcanology Institute
Volcanology and Earth processes
Documentary Screening
19:00
See You on Mars
2017 short documentary directed by Kacie Marie
Human interest in Mars and space exploration.
• EXPLORE BEYOND THE STAGE
An exhibition of possibilities.
Discover 14 exhibitors bringing research, conservation, creative work and interactive experiences to Science Camp.
• Margarita Salas Foundation
• La Rose des Jeux
Science Board Games
• National Geographic Institute (IGN)
• Formaché
• Spanish Institute of Oceanography
• University of La Laguna (ULL)
Research Projects
• Brian May
Books & Cards (Presented by Robin Rees)
• Jan Braly Kihle
Micrometeorites Research
• Jane Goodall Institute
• TENET Lightkey
• Teidesat
• Aneeshwar Kunchala
Creative Work
• Starlight Foundation
• STARMUS
A place to meet, experiment and discover.
• OPEN ACCESS TO SCIENCE
FREE ENTRY.
Four days of discovery, fully open to the public. Bring your curiosity — visitors of all ages are welcome.
- Plaza de la Candelaria
Santa Cruz de Tenerife · Canary Islands In the historic centre, next to Plaza de España and the city waterfront.
