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Hunting the Higgs

Fun and interactive show for all

Poster for "Hunting the Higgs" event at CERN. Features images of a scientific demonstration, event details, and sponsor logos. April 29, 2026, 8 PM.

Fun and interactive show for all

This unique, entertaining, interactive and comical event invites the audience (young and old alike) to follow all the steps of the scientific method in an attempt to discover the famous Higgs boson for themselves.
This bilingual French-English show, created by Sam Gregson (physicist and science communicator), will be presented in tandem with Laura de Vevey (head of science shows at CERN).

Practical information

Time: doors opening at 19.30, event starts at 20.00.
Location: CERN Science Gateway, Auditorium Sergio Marchionne
Language: co-presented in English and French
Interactivity: to join in the games during the show, make sure your smart device is within reach
Age recommendation: as of 8 y.o.
Registration: free of charge, recommended. Registration opening on 30 March 2026 : https://indico.cern.ch/event/1606886/
Refreshments

Dates and times

Wednesday 29 April 2026

Event location

Location name
CERN
Address
Route de Meyrin 385, 1217 Meyrin - 01280 Meyrin

Prices and conditions

Price

Free

Target
Family
Age
From 8 to 99 years
Format
Online

Organiser

Proposed by
CERN
Poster for "Hunting the Higgs" event at CERN. Features images of a scientific demonstration, event details, and sponsor logos. April 29, 2026, 8 PM.