On 24 April 2026, Salzburg will host its tenth Long Night of Research. Under the motto “Participate. Marvel. Discover,” research institutes, universities, and companies will open their doors to the public, offering interactive exhibits, fascinating tours, and hands-on activities. Salzburg Research will once again play a central role as host and regional coordinator!

An evening full of science and curiosity

On Friday, 24 April 2026, the world of science will open its doors throughout Salzburg. Now in its tenth year, the Long Night of Research will give visitors the chance to experience research firsthand while also celebrating 20 years of successful science communication in Austria.

Interested visitors can once again look forward to a varied program of interactive experiments, guided tours, hands-on activities, and lectures, which will demonstrate the impact of research on our daily lives, from digitalization and mobility to climate, energy, health, culture, and society.

Salzburg Research as host and regional coordinator

Salzburg Research Forschungsgesellschaft will be exhibiting at Science City Itzling again in 2026 and will also be responsible for regional coordination in the state of Salzburg.

“The Long Night of Research invites everyone to discover the world of science and engage in conversation with researchers. It shows that research takes place not only in laboratories, but also in everyday life.”
— Julia Eder, Salzburg Research, Regional Coordinator for the Long Night of Research in Salzburg

11 locations – a night full of discoveries

On 24 April 2026, these Salzburg institutions will present their latest research and innovations at 11 locations:

• FH Salzburg
• GeoSphere Austria
• HTL Saalfelden – Standort Innergebirg
• HTL Salzburg (am Standort Science City Itzling)
• Institut der Regionen Europas (IRE)
• Internationale Stiftung Mozarteum
• Pädagogische Hochschule Salzburg Stefan Zweig (PH)
• Paracelsus Medizinische Privatuniversität (PMU)
• Paris Lodron Universität Salzburg (PLUS)
• Privatuniversität Schloss Seeburg (am Standort Science City Itzling)
• Salzburg Research Forschungsgesellschaft (am Standort Science City Itzling)
• Universität Mozarteum Salzburg

Hands-on research – free and open to everyone

The Long Night of Research is Austria’s biggest science and innovation event. Admission is free, and the program caters to all age groups, from children and teenagers to adults eager to learn.

In 2026, all federal states will participate in the event once again. This is supported by the Federal Ministry for Women, Science and Research; the Federal Ministry for Innovation, Mobility and Infrastructure; and the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs, Energy and Tourism, in cooperation with the federal states. The Long Night of Research in Salzburg is financially supported by the State and City of Salzburg.

📅 Date & Information

📍 When: Friday, April 24, 2026, 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
📌 Where: At Salzburg Research in Science City Itzling and ten other locations in the city and province of Salzburg
🎟️ Admission: free
🌐 More information available in early 2026: www.langenachtderforschung.at