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University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada, R3T 2N2
Welcome to the University of Manitoba Science Rendezvous! This is Manitoba's largest hands-on science and engineering festival, open to everyone, free to attend, with no sign-ups necessary. This year, we are back for another marvellous event on Saturday, May 9, 2026. We host the event with more than 40 interactive science booths each year!
More information will be released soon!
Navigate through Science Rendezvous 2026 by viewing the digital map and downloading the latest version on this page. A larger printed map will also be available on-site.
Information regarding parking on campus will be posted soon.
Whether you want to have quality time with your kids extracting DNA from a strawberry, or you want to take the picture-of-the-year of them running on an oobleck pool, we have a booth for you!
With over 60 science booths, our volunteers are excited to welcome everyone and show them how fun science is! Whether you are bringing kids or coming alone, we have something for you, and we are looking forward to seeing you there!
This is the time for you and your family to ignite your excitement, spark some joy, fuel your curiosity and feel the magic of science! There is so much to explore:
And so much more!
Another year, another popular line-up of science shows! We are back with Chemistry, Physics and Astronomy, Planetarium, and Prairie Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre shows!
The Chemistry Show, Physics Show, and Planetarium Show all require tickets.
Tickets will be released online 30 minutes before showtimes. To be announced soon!
Getting tickets and more information, including release times, ticketing limitations and conditions, will be available on our Eventbrite page soon!
Whether you could not get a ticket or preferred not to attend a ticketed show, we have got you covered!
The Prairie Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre show is happening outside on the Quad (please see map) and does not require a ticket. Learn about Manitoba's amazing wildlife, how to support nature, and meet the stars of the show, the animal ambassadors! Learn about the ambassadors' personal stories and their natural histories in the wild.
What if it rains? In the event of rain, this show will move indoors and will be ticketed to ensure adequate space for everyone. The tickets will be released online in advance!
The 2025 theme was Wonder! Families fuelled their curiosity and looked through our telescopes to view the sun. They learned more about polar bears at the “Polar Bears on Thin Ice” booth, challenged themselves to code and move a pre-built robot arm, used small solar panels to light up little lights and sound buzzers, and so much more!
Coming soon!
General inquiries (volunteering, having a booth or hosting an activity):
sciencerendezvous@umanitoba.ca
Promotions and media inquiries:
foscomms@umanitoba.ca
More information:
National Science Rendezvous website
