The search for truth
Where Nobel Prize winners, astronauts, visionaries and world-renowned artists
come together for six unforgettable days celebrating science, exploration, music
and human creativity.
17-22 October 2026
•
Tenerife & La Palma
•
Canary Islands, Spain
6
Days
2
Islands
40+
Speakers
Nobel
Prize Winners
Astronauts
& Visionaries
Artists
World-Renowned
Ten years after the historic 2016 edition, Starmus returns to Tenerife — at the request of the Canary Islands Regional Government and the Cabildo de Tenerife — marking a decade since the first Hawking Medal ceremony was held here. Now we come back to where that legacy began.
La Palma has always been a heart of Starmus — where humanity looks to the stars under some of the clearest skies on Earth. The Canary Islands are not simply a host. They are part of the Starmus story.
Join the global STARMUS community for six unforgettable days in the Canary
Islands. More than 40 distinguished speakers will gather — including Nobel
Prize winners, astronauts, pioneering scientists, innovators, authors and
internationally acclaimed artists.
1,154 Participants from 24 countries have pre-registered
Among the first confirmed
Included with your registration
17 October • Tenerife
Opening Ceremony & Concert
Your registration includes admission to the official Opening Ceremony & Concert, with reserved seating for participants and round-trip transportation from Pirámide de Arona to the venue.
19–21 October
Conference Programme
Three inspiring days of lectures, conversations and panel discussions featuring some of the world’s greatest scientific minds.
Nobel Prize winners
Astronauts
Leading researchers
Innovators
Visionaries
Coffee breaks
Evenings you'll never forget
Rick Wakeman: Echoes from Black Holes
Sunday, 18 October • Pirámide de Arona · Included with every registration
Legendary keyboardist Rick Wakeman presents a brand-new musical work inspired by black holes and the Universe — composed exclusively for STARMUS VIII and performed only once, with a chamber ensemble of strings, flute and oboe and specially created visual projections.
STARMUS Star Party
Tuesday, 20 October
An unforgettable evening beneath one of the world’s finest night skies.
- Round-trip transportation
- Welcome cocktail & tapas
- Live concert under the stars
- Guided stargazing through professional telescopes
STARMUS Welcome Reception
Your registration includes admission to the official Opening Ceremony & Concert, with reserved seating for registered participants and round-trip transportation from Pirámide de Arona to the venue.
- Welcome cocktail
- Selection of tapas & light refreshments
- An informal, exclusive social evening
Public Events · Free Admission
STARMUS Science Camp
Interactive exhibitions, workshops, educational activities and science experiences for all ages.
STARMUS VIII Closing Concert
22 October • La Palma. Open to the public, subject to venue capacity.
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PROGRAM
Starmus VIII – a curated journey through science, music, and the cosmos.
October 17
12:00-20:00
Starmus Camp
Metropolitan Area
19:00
Opening Concert & Medals Ceremony
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
October 18
19:00
World Premiere – Rick Wakeman: Echoes from Black Holes
Piramide de Arona
20:30
Welcome Cocktail
Piramide de Arona
October 19
11:00-19:00
STARMUS Camp
Metropolitan Area
14:00-18:00
Main Conference Programme
Piramide de Arona
October 20
14:00-18:00
Main Conference Programme
Piramide de Arona
21:00
Star Party
Piramide de Arona
October 21
14:00-18:00
Main Conference Programme
Piramide de Arona
October 22
15:00
GTC 108-Minute Panel Discussion
19:00
Space Station Earth – Closing Concert
La Palma
Register early. Be part of
the search for truth.
Take advantage of Early Bird Registration before 15 August 2026 and join
one of the world’s most extraordinary celebrations of science, exploration,
music and human creativity.
17-22 October 2026
•
Tenerife & La Palma
•
Canary Islands, Spain
