Namma Oota Food Festival 2026 | Open Call
Science Gallery Bengaluru invites food brands, chefs, entrepreneurs, collectives, organisations and also home cooks to join Namma Oota, our annual food festival. We are especially interested in stalls, workshops, and experiences that invite the public to question, tinker and think about the science and stories behind what we taste and consume.
This year’s Namma Oota festival fuses art, science, and gastronomy. We encourage you to follow your senses. From the heady aromas that may be detected through quantum tunnelling in our noses, to the appealing sheen of an apple and the perfect crunch of a chip, our senses play a vital role in how we experience food.
From what grows in our fields to what lands on our plates, food connects us to questions of health, ecology, culture, and innovation. In the fourth edition of Namma Oota, we hope to explore these curiosities in relation to our diets, communities, and the environment.
If you’re a brand, organisation, or entrepreneur interested in showcasing your work at the first food festival hosted by Science Gallery Bengaluru, sign up below!
TIMELINE
Call Opens: 13 September 2026
Call Closes: 13 October 2026
Shortlist: 25 October 2026
Namma Oota Festival: 21—22 November 2026
Who can submit?
If you’re a brand, organisation, or home cook (even a supper club host!) interested in stirring the pot. We're interested in food experiences that are interactive, sustainable and Bengaluru based. We encourage you to go bananas!
Is there a stall fee?
There is a nominal stall fee of INR 5,000 for two days to cover furniture and equipment rental costs. If you are facilitating an experience or programme, this fee may be waived, as determined in consultation with the SGB team.
When will I hear about the selection?
Shortlisted participants will hear from us by 25 October 2026. We are unable to provide feedback on individual submissions at any stage of the selection process.
For queries regarding the open call, please drop us an email at programmes@bengaluru.sciencegallery.com.