CERN’s 70th Birthday
Tuesday, 17 September 2024
From 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. CEST
CERN, Meyrin site
Your Presence Made CERN’s 70th Anniversary Unforgettable. Thank You!
Music & more
Refreshments starting at 5:30 p.m.
The CERN70 Community Village welcomes you on the lawn in front of R1 and the adjacent areas.
Music & more from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Experience CERN’s history through testimonials, videos, live performances and more.
Exclusive Performances
John Helliwell, Carl Verheyen Band, Orchestre des Nations
Musical Journey Through Seven Decades
Les Horribles Cernettes, Diracula, Canettes Blues Band, Miss Proper and the Moving Targets, Oliver Street Band
Director General’s Speech
Birthday Cake and Surprises
Dedicated Kids’ Activities
Hosts: Paola Catapano and Stephan Petit
Discover the bands
Prepare to be captivated by an exceptional lineup featuring legendary icons, international artists and CERN talents across diverse musical genres, including:
John Helliwell
Rock icon and legendary saxophonist from Supertramp
Carl Verheyen
Carl Verheyen Band, led by one of the best guitarists in the world
Orchestre des Nations
Bridging cultures and bringing classical music to diverse audiences
Welcome to the CERN70 Village
Community village map
Explore and enjoy the CERN70 Community Village! Grab a snack on Gluon Boulevard, sip wine on Photon Plaza, and dance on the Higgs Field. Check out our village map for all the details.
Coming to the event
The CERN70 Community Event proudly supports European Mobility Week 2024! Take advantage of the many alternative transport options on offer to join this event to celebrate CERN’s 70thanniversary on 17 September car free.
Food & Drink
Indulge in a variety of world street food and drink at the many food tents across the CERN70 Community Village. From vegan and spicy options to more traditional favourites, there will be something for every palate.
Official T-shirt
Design by Helena Jaworska, winner of the CERN70 T-shirt design competition contest.
As part of CERN’s 70th anniversary celebrations, we have held a T-shirt design competition for the CERN Community Event. The winning design was selected based on visual quality, originality, and representation of CERN values by a jury of CERN70 team members and communication professionals. The official T-shirt, featuring the winning design, will be available for sale during the event.
