The Grand Jam 2026 will take place in Getafe, Community of Madrid, across two confirmed venues: the Teatro Auditorio Federico García Lorca, host to the programme on 3 and 4 November, and the Rectorado of Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, host to the awards ceremony on the 5th.
Teatro Auditorio Federico García Lorca · 3–4 November
C. Ramón y Cajal, 22, 28902 Getafe, Madrid ↗
This is where the core of the programme happens: presentations, creation and the encounters between delegations that shape the International Final.
A space large enough to bring every delegation together at once, built for presentations before the jury and moments shared by the whole Mars Challenge community.
Rectorado, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid · 5 November
Edificio Rectorado, C. Madrid, 126, 28903 Getafe, Madrid ↗
The final day takes place at the Rectorado of Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, host to the awards ceremony and closing of the International Final.
Practical information · Coming soon
Access, accreditation, schedules and arrival guidance will be published once validated with both venues.
Arriving well is also part of a well cared-for experience.
Check official updates before planning your travel.