Equestrian show guide

These two free equestrian shows in Yvelines (78) put the horses in the spotlight this July.

Two free equestrian shows await the public in Maisons-Laffitte on July 2 and 4, 2026. At Carrières Molière, the horses take the stage, weaving a historical tableau with liberty dressage.

A sweeping, immersive historical reenactment through the centuries, free to attend, in Essonne

Dive into France’s past and its history on a free day, as the shores of a lake in Essonne transform into a sprawling camp where Roman legionaries, medieval knights, and Napoleonic soldiers rub shoulders.

Compans' free Medieval Festival 2026, featuring a market, performances and a fireworks display on the program.

The Compans Medieval Festival is back on July 11–12, 2026, in the Biberonne valley in Seine-et-Marne (77), for a free, immersive weekend at the heart of the Middle Ages, featuring performances, a market and activities for all.

A free festival celebrating Spain, featuring fireworks, paella, and flamenco in the Val d'Oise.

The Iberian Peninsula comes to the gates of the capital! A free festival settles in Saint-Gratien, in Val-d'Oise, blending street performances, film screenings, blazing rhythms and traditional flavors. A summer rendezvous, ideal for a lively, family-friendly escape with a rich program that's accessible to all.

Marie-Antoinette and Louis XVI at the Château de Fontainebleau: a royal, immersive weekend

Un immersive show around Marie-Antoinette and Louis XVI takes over the Château de Fontainebleau on the weekend of April 18–19, 2026. Scenes, an equestrian performance, an introduction to Jeu de Paume... Here’s more about the program awaiting you at this event that aims to whisk you back in time!

The Legend of the Knights: a medieval and equestrian show near the ramparts of Provins

La Légende des Chevaliers is one of two shows offered by the town of Provins to immerse you in the Middle Ages, combining equestrian art, history and the magic of the ramparts. Something for the whole family!

L’Arche d’or: Christmas equestrian show at the Château de Chantilly

Discover "L'Arche d'Or," a Christmas equestrian show directed by Virginie Bienaimé, at the Grandes Écuries du Château de Chantilly from November 29, 2025, to January 4, 2026.

Saut Hermès 2026 at the Grand Palais in Paris - dates and ticket office

Saut Hermès returns to the capital from Friday, March 20 to Sunday, March 22, 2026, with a new 16th edition to be held at the Grand Palais in Paris. An event that is a highlight of the international equestrian sports calendar, to be booked without delay!

Festival International du Cirque du Val d'Oise: a family show with equestrian acts (95)

From October 3 to 5, 2025, the Festival International du Cirque du Val d'Oise returns to Domont for a new edition focusing on the equestrian arts, an exceptional show for the whole family!

Everyone on the track! Maisons-Laffitte (78): ponies, horse-drawn carriages and free equestrian shows at the château

Ponies, horse-drawn carriage tours, equestrian shows... Maisons-Laffitte looks forward to seeing you on Sunday, September 14, 2025, for a festive day dedicated entirely to the world of horses! For the second edition of "Tous en Piste!", the Château de Maisons is transformed into a must-see venue for all horse enthusiasts, with free events and activities for the whole family.

Les Cantiques du Corbeau: the equestrian show by Bartabas at the Zingaro theater (93)

Bartabas presents his new show, this time reflecting on man's place among the living, in a poetic meditation accompanied by a Balinese gamelan, at the Zingaro equestrian theater, from October 15 to December 31, 2025.

The Spanish Riding School of Vienna at Paris la Défense Arena in 2026

The prestigious Spanish riding school from Vienna returns to France with two performances of its equestrian show, on February 28 and March 1, 2026, at the Paris la Défense Arena.

La Voie de l'Écuyère: the historic equestrian show at the Grandes Écuries de Versailles

Discover the talent of Bartabas' Compagnie-école riders in a magical venue steeped in history, the Grandes Écuries du Château de Versailles, during an equestrian show, starting February 16, 2025.

Le Viel Ange et l'Enfant, Christmas equestrian show at the Grandes Écuries de Chantilly

Every year, the Grandes Écuries de Chantilly host a major show for the Christmas season. From November 30, 2024 to January 5, 2025, make way for the equestrian show Le Vieil Ange et l'Enfant, a ride that promises to be dreamlike and poetic.

Les Folies Gruss, 50 years in Paris, the exceptional show returns

The Alexis Gruss company celebrates its 50th anniversary in Paris with a breathtaking new creation on October 21, 2023. The company returns from October 5, 2024 at Carrefour des Cascades in the 16th arrondissement.

Dancing with horses: a high-flying equestrian show at Paris Eiffel Jumping

From June 21 to 23, 2024, the Plaine de Jeux de Bagatelle will be hosting an exceptional equestrian competition, with numerous events on the programme including a high-flying show, for a weekend that's 100% horse!

Noces de Crins, the equestrian show of the Cadre Noir de Saumur, by Bartabas, at La Villette

An equestrian show is coming to the Grande Halle de la Villette! From June 16 to 23, 2024, the Cadre Noir de Saumur and the Académie Équestre de Versailles will join forces for an original choreographed ballet on horseback.

Un jour à Paris, the equestrian show in the heart of the Belle Époque, at Château de Chantilly

A never-before-seen equestrian show moves to the Château de Chantilly to plunge us into Belle Époque Paris, alongside Madame, an eccentric artist, for an hour of aerobatics, starting in April 2024.

Cabaret de l'Exil - Persian Women, the equestrian show by Bartabas at the Théâtre Zingaro

Bartabas presents his new show, this time featuring Persian women and their exile, with Iranian artists, at the Zingaro equestrian theater in November and December 2024.

Eternel, the new Arlette Gruss circus show in Paris 2023-2024

The Arlette Gruss circus is back in Paris for the festive season. From December 1 to 16, 2023, the circus will be setting up its big top on the Pelouse de Reuilly to present the show "Eternel".