Heatwave cancellation guide

Paddle the Canal: Down the Ourcq Canal by canoe, kayak or stand-up paddle, new date

Summer at the Canal kicks off with a new edition of Canal en pagaies, the fun paddle down the Ourcq Canal, on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Are you ready to paddle 10 kilometers?

Paris Pride March 2026: here’s the new parade route planned for this weekend.

After an edition canceled this summer due to the heatwave, the Pride March returns this Saturday, October 3, 2026, in Paris. So, what time will the parade depart and what is the new route planned? We'll tell you everything!

When will Pride March 2026 take place, postponed because of the heatwave? The date has now been announced!

Canceled due to the exceptional heatwave affecting Île-de-France, the Paris Pride March scheduled for Saturday, June 27, 2026 has finally been postponed to a later date. Here’s when it will take place!

Heat wave: the Ironman 70.3 in Versailles canceled, refund terms, postponement?

Another cancellation due to the heatwave. This time, the inaugural Ironman 70.3 at the Château de Versailles has been canceled, with extreme heat forecast for this weekend’s triathlon.

Paris Meeting: after discussions with the prefecture, the event will go ahead and adapt!

Scheduled at Charléty Stadium before a sell-out crowd, the Paris Meeting 2026, the French leg of the Diamond League, could have been canceled because of the exceptional heat wave to relieve hospitals already at capacity. Following discussions with the prefecture, the organizers were able to keep the event on under certain conditions.

Saint John's Fire 2026 canceled amid heatwave in Thomery (77)

In Thomery, the 2026 Saint-Jean Festival continues the tradition of popular early-summer gatherings. Due to the heatwave affecting the Île-de-France region, all festivities are cancelled for this edition of the Saint-Jean Festival 2026.

Pride March and Solidays canceled in Paris due to heatwave, it's confirmed!

The Solidays festival and the Paris Pride March are canceled this weekend, June 26–28, 2026, in Paris: with a blistering heatwave testing hospital capacity, the police prefect has urged organizers to call it off, warning that a ban by decree could follow.

Cancellation of the 2026 St. John’s Day festival in Marnes-la-Coquette: no bonfire or evening festivities planned.

This Saturday, June 27, 2026, the town of Marnes-la-Coquette was set to celebrate the Feast of Saint John, a charming tradition marking the start of summer. Unfortunately, due to the unusually severe heatwave gripping the month of June, all celebrations have been canceled.

Running at the Château de Versailles 2026 canceled and postponed due to the heatwave

The Versailles Castle Run, which was scheduled for this Sunday, June 28, 2026 in Yvelines, will not go ahead on the planned date after all. Organizers say the event has been postponed due to the heatwave hitting Île-de-France.

Heatwave: A roundup of events canceled this weekend in Paris and Île-de-France

In the face of the red heat alert issued by Météo France, the prefecture is suspending outdoor festive and sporting events. Here is a recap of the weekend cancellations for June 27-28, 2026 to spare you the trip.

Annulé : Saint-Jean Festival in Aulnay-sous-Bois (93): torchlight procession and flower crowns

Aulnay-sous-Bois was set to celebrate St. John's Day with a lineup of activities for young and old. However, due to the weather conditions, the celebration has been cancelled.

Solidays 2026 canceled due to heatwave for the entire weekend.

Solidays 2026 festival canceled in Paris: scheduled at the ParisLongchamp Racecourse on June 26, 27 and 28, 2026 with Orelsan, Gims, or Bigflo & Oli, the 28th edition will not take place. Faced with a heatwave that is overwhelming hospitals, the police prefect asked the organizers to bow out, under threat of a ban by decree. This, in any case, sounds the death knell for the eagerly anticipated event.

Saint John's Day Festival 2026: fireworks display and torchlit vigil in Neuilly-sur-Marne — CANCELLED

On Saturday, June 27, 2026, join us in Neuilly-sur-Marne for the new edition of the Saint-Jean Festival, headlined by a spectacular fireworks display. However, a prefectural decree has canceled the Saint-Jean Festival for June 27, 2026.

A charity tournament of rugby, dodgeball and belly-sliding in Versailles this weekend — CANCELLED.

A major charity rally brings together athletes and the public to unite for a good cause around traditional physical feats and quirky competitions. From rugby, dodgeball and belly-slides, watch or take part in this charity tournament, from June 26 to 28, 2026. The event has been cancelled.

A free festival of sports and nature activities in Hauts-de-Seine – CANCELLED

Meudon Forest is poised to become the perfect playground for young and old adventurers on Saturday, June 27, 2026. This free summer gathering blends outdoor sports activities with awareness workshops, set in a leafy green haven. The event has been canceled!

Picnic and a classical music concert in the garden of this château in the Yvelines.

Breteuil Castle will host a giant sunset picnic. For an al fresco dinner, enjoy magical strolls and a classical concert during a pastoral interlude in the heart of the Chevreuse Valley on July 10.

Levallois Historical Novel Fair: meetings, debates, workshops and a giant Game of the Goose - POSTPONED

This year again, the Levallois Historical Novel Fair returns to Parc de la Planchette on June 27–28, 2026, to bring history to life for children and adults, through author signings and literary roundtables. The event has been postponed to a later date.

Zomb'in The Dark: a zombie-themed orienteering race through the forest in Seine-et-Marne – CANCELLED

Zomb'in The Dark returns to the Île-de-France region! For this quirky zombie-themed orienteering race, the rendezvous is set for June 27, 2026 in the Bois de l’île du Pertuis. Will you try to outrun them or join them? The event has been canceled.

Randos des Terroirs: gourmet strolls with tastings of local products in Seine-et-Marne - POSTPONED

Les Randos des Terroirs invite les Franciliens à lace up their sneakers to explore the landscapes and flavors of Seine-et-Marne, on Sunday, June 28, 2026. Choose one of the 9 itineraries punctuated by gourmet stops right at the producers to discover the department! POSTPONED

The Lily Trail: a nature trail race of up to 30km in the Meudon State Forest (92) - CANCELLED

On June 28, 2026, the Meudon National Forest becomes the prime playground for runners. The Trail du Muguet is a day devoted to nature running, from the technical 30km course to the children’s races, winding through rolling trails and the panoramas of western Paris. The event is canceled.