Science Festival for Youth: Kumamoto Convention 2026

About this event

With the catchphrase 'Science is this much fun!', the hugely popular hands-on science event 'Science Festival for Youth: Kumamoto Convention 2026' will be held at Grandmesse Kumamoto. Packed with experiments, crafts, and programming experiences enjoyable for both children and adults, it is a major event that also offers ideas for summer vacation independent research projects. At the venue, experiment and hands-on booths with various themes will be lined up, offering content where visitors can learn scientific principles through play. A presentation contest is also scheduled to be held, providing a platform where participants can present their research and discoveries. Please register in advance before visiting. Be sure to come along with the whole family to make summer vacation memories. Many science experiments and workshops not usually experienced are prepared, and science shows will also be conducted on stage as special lectures by experiment instructors.

Venue

Grandmesse Kumamoto

2F, 1010 Fukutomi, Mashiki, Kamimashiki District, Kumamoto 861-2235