Budapest’s Celebration of Science: Discover the Magic of Researchers’ Night 2025
Curious about how science shapes our world? Looking for a family-friendly, inspiring, and completely free event this autumn in Budapest or anywhere across Hungary? Mark your calendar for September 26–27, 2025: Researchers’ Night (Kutatók Éjszakája) returns with an exciting program lineup that brings the wonders of science to everyone!
What is Researchers’ Night and Why Should You Experience It?
Researchers’ Night is a Europe-wide festival dedicated to promoting scientific discovery and the researcher’s career path. Held annually since 2005, the event makes science accessible, entertaining, and inspiring for all ages. Whether you’re dreaming of your first chemistry set, thinking about a future in medicine or engineering, or simply want a fascinating Friday night out, this is the event for you.
Researchers’ Night is your chance to step behind laboratory doors, meet inspiring scientists, observe jaw-dropping experiments and demonstrations, participate in creative workshops, and chat about the research shaping your future. The aim? To inspire the next generation of scientists, innovators, and curious minds—and to show that science really is for everyone, boys and girls alike.
When and Where Does the Fun Happen?
Each year, Researchers’ Night takes over hundreds of locations and Hungary’s celebration is one of the largest. In 2025, the festivities unfold on Friday and Saturday, September 26–27, spanning cities big and small across the country—including Budapest. This is a truly nationwide scientific adventure!
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In-Person and Online Events
Researchers’ Night features both in-person and online programs, with some sessions offering a hybrid experience. This means you can choose to join lectures, workshops, and guided tours physically at universities, research centers, libraries, museums, and cultural institutions—or participate from anywhere via your computer or phone. No matter where you are, there’s a program just right for you!
An Incredible Range of Programs for All Ages
Are you fascinated by nature, technology, medicine, social sciences, art, or something entirely different? Researchers’ Night has something for everyone. Packed with more than 2,500 individual programs and activities, here’s just a taste of what you can look forward to:
Engaging Activities Across Many Fields
- Interactive experiments and hands-on workshops for children and adults
- Entertaining science talks and inspirational panel discussions
- Behind-the-scenes lab tours and guided explorations
- Spectacular science demos and live experiments
- Competitions, quizzes, and games to challenge all ages
- Art, history, and cultural exhibits
- Film screenings and creative workshops
- Unique events about cutting-edge research in biology, engineering, medicine, agriculture, humanities, social sciences, and more
You can filter for your interests and age group using the online Program Finder, ensuring you discover hidden gems and the perfect events to suit your curiosity.
Why Join Researchers’ Night?
Researchers’ Night turns science into a lively, accessible adventure. The atmosphere is buzzing with excitement, making it easy to connect with friendly scientists, ask questions, and even try out real experiments. For students and young people, it’s an inspiring introduction to possible scientific careers. For families, it’s a hands-on way to explore together. For adults, it offers the chance to see how research impacts our daily lives.
Everything You Need to Know Before You Go
Admission
Absolutely all Researchers’ Night programs are free, making science accessible for everyone! Some events require advance registration due to limited capacity (like smaller lab tours), but many are open for anyone to drop in.
Registration
To attend most programs, simply turn up and dive in. For events that require registration, look for the registration details on the program’s description page. Register early as some popular activities fill up quickly!
Who Can Join?
Researchers’ Night is truly for all—from young children to retirees, families, students, working adults, science geeks, and complete beginners. There are programs tailored to every age group—so just check the description to see if a session is kid-friendly, all-ages, or aimed at adults.
Locations
Programs are held in dozens of cities and towns—Budapest, Szeged, Debrecen, Győr, and beyond. Leading universities, research centers, science museums, botanical gardens, libraries, and cultural venues all get involved. The full list of hosts and their schedules is updated on the official Kutatók Éjszakája program site closer to the event.
Language & International Visitors
Most in-person programs are delivered in Hungarian, but many events—especially in universities and international institutions—may offer sessions in English or other languages. Researchers’ Night welcomes foreigners, expats, and visitors. Many labs, museums, and event staff are happy to answer questions and guide you in English. For the best experience, check the program listings for language options or reach out in advance.
How to Find Your Perfect Researchers’ Night Program
With hundreds of programs and so much to choose from, finding your perfect experience is simple:
- Visit the official Kutatók Éjszakája website and explore the “Program” section.
- Filter by date, city, age group, theme (biology, technology, arts, etc.), language, or type of activity.
- Register online for programs with limited capacity.
- Create a free website account to save your favorites and manage your bookings.
- Need help? Contact the organizers for tips or tech support, or email them with questions.
Make Your Autumn Unforgettable
Whether you want to unlock the secrets of the cosmos, learn how AI is changing the world, see physics in action, or inspire your kids to dream big, Researchers’ Night 2025 in Hungary is the unmissable science event of the season.
Explore, experiment, and get inspired. Science has never been this interactive or this much fun! Plan your visit, invite friends and family, and get ready to see just how exciting the world of research can be.