Namma Oota Open Mic 2026 | Call for Entries
Every meal has a story to tell. Science Gallery Bengaluru invites storytellers, musicians, comedians, poets and singers to perform words, tunes, jokes, and stories about food as part of Namma Oota Festival. Whether it's a nostalgia soaked recipe, a comical culinary mishap, or a poem about unlikely flavour combinations, this is your opportunity to take the stage and share your love of food with a passionate audience. The mic is yours!
Timeline
Call goes live: 18 October 2026
Call closes: 3 November 2026
Open Mic Shortlist: 10 November 2026
Open Mic: 22 November 2026
About Namma Oota
The Namma Oota festival (21-22 November) at Science Gallery Bengaluru fuses art, science, and gastronomy.
In the fourth edition of Namma Oota, 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.
Alongside the food stalls, we create a flea market-esque ambience with workshops, performances, interactive demonstrations and an open mic. The portico comes alive with the sizzle of tawas, buzzing conversation, and a bit of organised chaos. The festival is curated to spark conversations and connections around Bengaluru, Oota (food), and sustainability.
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We welcome anyone keen to share their experience with food in any format.
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Shortlisted participants will hear from us on 10 November 2026. We are unable to provide feedback on individual submissions at any stage of the selection process.
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Yes, if you're performing music, please bring your own instruments. SGB will provide microphones and speakers.
Have more questions?
For any queries regarding the open call, please contact us at programmes@bengaluru.sciencegallery.com.