What’s happening this weekend of Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 July 2026 in the Île-de-France region? If there are plenty of outings in Paris, there are just as many across the rest of Île-de-France. Whether in the Yvelines, the Val-de-Marne, the Seine-Saint-Denis, the Val-d’Oise, the Seine-et-Marne, the Essonne or the Hauts-de-Seine, each department goes all out to offer a weekend filled with activities that will delight both kids and grown-ups.
A chance to get away from it all for a few hours, not far from Paris, and discover places that are easily accessible by metro, RER, bus or Transilien. Walking tours, exhibitions, festivals, shows and cinema... the possibilities are endless.
What’s on the menu this weekend? A free concert by Soolking and Jungeli in Seine-Saint-Denis, outdoor screenings, International Day of Castles, the return of the Vincennes Estival Club, and a music festival that’ll transport you to Brazil!
International Day of Castles 2026: the must-see châteaux to visit in Île-de-France
Sunday, July 19, 2026, marks International Castles Day. How will you celebrate? By exploring these magnificent monuments, of course! And we’re lucky: Paris and the Île-de-France region boast some of France’s most stunning castles. Here’s a brief roundup of palaces and royal residences worth a visit this weekend. [Read more]
Odoya 2026, the music festival that will transport you to Brazil—from Saint-Ouen (93)
On Saturday, July 18, 2026, Saint-Ouen’s Serre Wangari will host the 4th edition of Odoya. Free and open to everyone, the festival offers a day devoted to Brazilian culture, featuring music, dance, percussion, cuisine, and handicrafts. [Read more]
Vincennes Estival Club is back in action at the Château de Vincennes, here’s the program
This summer, the City of Vincennes once again turns its château into a summer club! Join us from July 10 to August 2, 2026, to discover the new edition of Vincennes Estival Club. What's on the program? Outdoor concerts, sports activities, a playful aquatic space, an open-air cinema, and the screenings of the World Cup semifinals and final. [Read more]
Yvelines Ciné 2026: 75 free outdoor film screenings in the 78 — the schedule
The big screen hits the road again in the Yvelines. From July 13 to August 29, 2026, Yvelines Ciné stops at 75 venues across the department, with free screenings at dusk. An opportunity to catch a movie under the stars, from village to village. [Read more]
Clamart Beach 2026: water games, swimming and activities all summer long in Clamart
From July 18 to August 9, 2026, Clamart Beach reopens its doors, letting you feel like you’re on vacation without leaving Hauts-de-Seine. The lineup includes a pool, water games, and activities for everyone. [Read more]
Soolking, Jungeli and Meryl to play a free concert in a park in Seine-Saint-Denis
Summer is shaping up to be festive and musical in Seine-Saint-Denis! As part of the new edition of the event "Le Bel Été," the Georges-Valbon departmental park in La Courneuve opens its gates to Soolking, Jungeli, Meryl, and DJ Abdel for a series of free concerts not to be missed from July 11 to August 2, 2026. [Read more]
Open-air cinema in Noisy-le-Sec (93): free screenings under the stars all summer.
This summer, from July 4 to August 28, 2026, head to Noisy-le-Sec to enjoy outdoor cinema screenings. Animated films and family feature films, the screenings are free and open to everyone. [Read more]
Pirates set to land in Aulnay-sous-Bois (93) this summer: family-friendly activities for the holidays.
During the summer holidays, head to Aulnay-sous-Bois! For the occasion, the town invites you to discover its Pirate Island—a free, summer program designed for fun, play, and getting active. [Read more]
The Champions Burger 2026, 15 food trucks offering XXL gourmet burgers in Val d'Europe
Burger enthusiasts, you’re in for a treat with The Champions Burger 2026, a festival featuring 15 food trucks offering XXL gourmet burgers, taking place in Val d’Europe from July 9 to August 2, 2026. [Read more]
La plage et baignade de Joinville-le-Pont dans le Val-de-Marne pour se rafraîchir
Joinville-le-Pont's beach and swimming area in Val-de-Marne to beat the heat
Swimming in the Marne returns this summer to Joinville-le-Pont in the Val-de-Marne: the beach laid out on the marina’s sandbank has reopened its pools until August 31, 2026. Now is the time to enjoy it. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From July 18, 2026 to July 19, 2026
