FESTIVAL VA SAVOIR ?! 2026

Ready to play explorers?

Little and big curious minds, come experience science differently at the Festival Va Savoir ?! in Montpellier and its metropolitan cities, from October 21 to 25, 2026! With family, friends, or solo, embark on an adventure through games, experiments, investigations, and numerous free activities.

Observe, manipulate, test, ask your questions… and dive into the world of science and participatory research. It’s an opportunity to understand how everyone can take part in scientific projects, contribute to advancing knowledge on their own scale… and share a great time!

An exceptional presence for this edition!

This year, the festival will exceptionally host Fred Courant, host of "C’est pas sorcier"! On the menu: unique sessions with interviews, experiments, games, and challenges in a TV show style to discover science and participatory research… while having fun!

On the agenda

Workshops · Walks · Exhibitions · Games · Escape games

Explore underwater life · Dig into the ground · Learn to recognize birds · Measure radioactivity · Observe seahorses · Compete in quizzes like on TV · Participate in an escape game · Go for a walk and observe the nature around us

Wednesday, October 21 and Thursday, October 22
The libraries of the Montpellier Metropolis welcome the festival: come discover the activities offered near you!

Thursday, October 22
Head to i.PEICC, an association in the Mosson neighborhood, for an afternoon full of discoveries and scientific challenges.

Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25
Meet at the Émile Zola library for the grand weekend of the festival!
On the agenda: activities for all ages, games, meetings, and many ways to discover science and participatory research.

Free entry · Workshops by online and on-site registration
Info and details on the Festival's website.

Find all practical information and plan your visit.