Science Festival 2026 in Saint-Ouen-l’Aumône (95): events to discover

Science Festival 2026 returns to Saint-Ouen-l’Aumône, in Val-d’Oise, from October 2 to 12, with free activities for families, young people, and the curious. Workshops, talks and hands-on experiments make science approachable—clear, concrete, and open to all.

Science moves out of the laboratories to meet the public in Saint-Ouen-l’Aumône! Organized each year by the Ministry of Higher Education and Research, the Science Festival gathers thousands of free events across France: workshops, experiments, demonstrations, and chats with researchers. For its 35th edition, the event looks at the links between science, cooking, taste and food under the theme "Scholarly Flavors", from 2 to 12 October 2026. A friendly way to approach sometimes complex topics and to remind everyone that science touches many aspects of our daily lives.

Nestled in the Val-d’Oise and part of the Cergy-Pontoise urban area, Saint-Ouen-l’Aumône can boast a long history, closely tied to major travel routes and the exchanges that thrived along the Oise. Its heritage includes a church whose origins go back to the 11th century, a 17th-century dovecote, and traces of a medieval Cistercian abbey. The town later underwent a major urban and economic transformation, all while preserving plenty of green spaces. Today it features several municipal parks, cultural facilities and a vibrant associative life that helps animate local life.

In Saint-Ouen-l’Aumône, the Science Festival 2026 is above all an invitation to ask questions, observe, test, and gain a better understanding of the phenomena that surround us in daily life. The activities make scientific topics more accessible, with no jargon or prerequisites, thanks to formats designed for the general public. This event also shines a light on the local organizations, associations and professionals who contribute to spreading knowledge. For residents and visitors alike, it’s a simple way to approach science differently—through concrete examples and direct exchanges.

The 2026 Science Festival program in Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône

Show: Feeding humanity is a profession
As the son of a farmer and an actor, Charles Culot brings to the stage, alongside Valérie Gimenez, the voices of those who feed us. Drawing on testimonies gathered in France and Belgium, this documentary theatre piece dives into the heart of today’s rural realities. A poignant performance, resonating with the 2026 theme of the Fête de la Science, “Scholarly Flavors.”
Participation terms:
• Requirements: Reservation required
Schedule: Friday, October 9 — 8:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

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