The 35th edition of the Science Festival will take place in Isère and throughout France from October 2 to 12, 2026 on the national theme “Savvy Flavors”. In this article, we offer you resources to organize a Science Festival event related to this enchanting theme.
Reminders about the Science Festival
- At least one event date must fall between October 2 and 12 inclusive (the official dates of the Science Festival).
- The event must be free to facilitate access to a wider audience.
- The event must offer quality scientific content through suitable mediation for the targeted audiences.
Researchers, higher education actors, amateur circles, cultural actors, student or popular education associations, companies, students, teachers, libraries, museums, curious minds… we invite you to showcase your activities and offer the public animations, exhibitions, conferences, workshops, shows, etc., illustrating the relationships between science and society. The diversity of project leaders contributes to the richness and success of this event!
Resources for the 2026 Science Festival
The 35th edition of the Science Festival invites the public to explore wisely the flavors on our plates and more! Here are exhibitions you can install, workshops you can animate, and shows you can host.
(Note: The list is not exhaustive and will be regularly updated.)
I want to organize a workshop
- Sciences et Malice offers fun workshops for children from 4 years old and families, specially related to the theme. Contact them for specific workshop requests.
- La Fresque de l’Alimentation offers a collective intelligence workshop to understand the current situation and reflect on possible actions. Fill out the form for a quote.
- Les Petits Débrouillards de Grenoble offer workshops on nutrition and biodiversity related to nutrition themes. These workshops are available in their animation catalog and are led by volunteer facilitators.
I want to host an exhibition
- Le Pavillon des Sciences offers a series of panel exhibitions on nutrition and related topics. Contact them for reservation and pricing information.
- L’Espace Mendès France offers exhibitions, animations, and traveling toolboxes, including those focused on nutrition.
- Double Hélice provides traveling exhibitions on various scientific topics related to the “Savvy Flavors” theme. Contact them for more information.
I want to bring a show
- La Compagnie de théâtre Soleil Nuit creates interactive and educational shows suitable for the whole family. Contact them for a quote.
- Le Groupe n+1 and Les ateliers du spectacle produced “Les Banquets”, a customizable meal show. Contact them for a quote.
- Madame Cosinus offers a humorous lecture on food storage and organization. Contact for show details.
I want to offer documentation or resources to consult
- The Isère Departmental Media Library has selected literary works related to “Savvy Flavors”. Stay tuned for the selection in upcoming articles.
- A selection of games related to “Savvy Flavors” is being created.
I want to organize an event for students
Refer to the guide for organizing student-oriented activities.
Need inspiration on the theme
Check out the cultural and artistic works related to the theme of nutrition. The list will be updated based on contributions.
Even though exploring the links between science, cuisine, taste, and nutrition is the focus, the theme is not mandatory. Projects should display creativity and scientific rigor.
Creating your event
To present an event as part of the Science Festival, projects (exhibitions and workshops) must be registered on the national platform. Follow the guide for registering an event on the platform. Registration must be done before May 20 (platform closing date).
Find the project call here.
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For more information on the Science Festival: the regional Science Festival website.
Contact the departmental coordination of the Science Festival: fds38@territore-de-sciences.fr
