This event, which has become the largest free science popularization festival worldwide, offers an innovative format where researchers share their work with the public in an unconventional setting: bars. The initiative seeks to foster direct dialogue between the scientific community and society, making knowledge more accessible and understandable.
In Miraflores de la Sierra, activities will take place in three different establishments: Port Douglas on Monday the 18th, La Boquería on Tuesday the 19th, and MeVas on Wednesday the 20th. Each day, starting at 6:30 PM, talks will be offered on topics as varied as nanomaterials, aquatic life, and the relevance of plants, lasting approximately an hour and a half, although conversations can extend based on audience interest.
“"Science is no more complex than any other job; it's just that it has never been explained directly to you. And Pint of Science is special because it creates direct contact in the bar, with a close and relaxed atmosphere, encouraging all attendees to ask questions and for everyone to learn complex science in a simple way."
This year, the festival highlights a special thematic session for Monday the 18th, coinciding with the International Fascination of Plants Day. Two renowned botanists, with strong ties to the area, will discuss the influence of plants on history and strategies to prevent their extinction. This edition of Pint of Science in Spain is the most ambitious to date, with 1,300 researchers participating in 114 cities and towns, including a significant reinforcement in rural areas to democratize access to scientific knowledge.
The organization emphasizes the importance of highlighting scientific role models in rural contexts and bridging the gap between knowledge and localities far from major urban centers. The festival, which originated in the United Kingdom in 2013, has expanded globally, and in 2026, it will be celebrated simultaneously across five continents, with 27 countries participating.
