Dates & Location
The GIMM Festival 2026 will take place in Lisbon at the Pavilhão Portugal from 17-19 September 2026.
Program
TBD
Funding
GIMM Festival is hosted in the context of GIMM CARE (supported by Teaming for Excellence – Boosting Clinical Research for the Benefit of Society).
GIMM Festival
The GIMM Festival is an annual event in Lisbon, Portugal that embodies the spirit of exploration and innovation at the heart of the Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine (GIMM). Bridging science and society, the festival creates a dynamic platform for dialogue, discovery, and engagement. Each year, it focuses on a transformative theme that reflects pressing global challenges, aligning with GIMM’s purpose of advancing science to improve lives. In 2025, the theme was “Aging and Longevity”, and we invited participants to explore the future of aging through science. By shifting its focus annually, The GIMM Festival ensures a continued connection to the evolving frontiers of knowledge, fostering public awareness and inspiring action. From immersive experiences to thought-provoking discussions, it is a celebration of curiosity and a catalyst for change.
Venue
We are happy to confirm that our event will be held at the Pavilhão de Portugal (Pavilion of Portugal) in north east Lisbon.
Situated in the modern borough of Parque das Nações, this area also hosts the Ciência Viva Pavilion of Knowledge, providing science education for families, plus the vast Lisbon Oceanarium, as well as many waterfront restaurants and green spaces.
It is also very easy to reach the old town of Lisbon by metro.
Any accommodation close to the Pavilhão de Portugal or in the centre of Lisbon with a good connection to the red metro line will be adequate for event attendance.
Consult the official website.
Credits: Pavilhão de Portugal
Contact
If you have any questions about GIMM Festival, please contact us at:
gimm.festival@gimm.pt