What’s on this weekend in the Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5, 2026 period in the Île-de-France region? If outings are plentiful in Paris, they’re just as numerous elsewhere in Île-de-France. Whether you’re exploring the Yvelines, the Val-de-Marne, Seine-Saint-Denis, the Val-d’Oise, the Seine-et-Marne, the Essonne or the Hauts-de-Seine, each department pulls out all the stops to offer a weekend packed with activities that will delight both kids and adults.
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 week-end menu? A jazz festival in Val-d'Oise, a Breton celebration in Hauts-de-Seine, a swim in the Marne, a free festival in Yvelines, an open-air cinema in Seine-Saint-Denis, or a cape-and-sword show!
Enghien Jazz Festival 2025: complete program and concert times
The Barrière Enghien Jazz Festival returns this summer with a new edition to be enjoyed from Thursday July 3 to Sunday July 6, 2025. On the program this year? Shows by Ibrahim Maalouf and Yun Sun Nah, plus free concerts by Aloe Blacc, The Avener, UB40 and Eagle-Eye Cherry, to be discovered on the lake stage! [Read more]
Swimming in the Marne: La Rive de Neuilly opens with a free inauguration
Swimming in the Marne makes a comeback in Neuilly-sur-Marne (Seine-Saint-Denis) with La Rive de Neuilly, a monitored natural area that the town will open to the public free of charge on Saturday, July 4, 2026, and will stay open through August 30, 2026. Here’s everything you need to know. [Read more]
The Lights of Time 2026: Provins illuminated by candlelight for two evenings
The Lueurs du Temps lights up the medieval town of Provins (Seine-et-Marne) with thousands of candles, for two free evenings on July 4 and August 1, 2026, featuring fire performances and torch-lit strolls. [Read more]
A Breton festival featuring specialties, dance and traditional music in Hauts-de-Seine.
You can almost hear the seagulls in Clichy! Brittany pays a visit to the Hauts-de-Seine town this Saturday, July 4, 2026, for a true festival that puts the region’s specialties in the spotlight, with dance, live music and gastronomy. [Read more]
Cern'estival: the free Solidays-style festival from the 78 lands in Yvelines
Le Cern'estival brings its stages to Parc Pelouse de Cernay-la-Ville in Yvelines for its inaugural festival, pairing live concerts with a gourmet market and an eco-friendly ethos. See you on Saturday, July 4, 2026, with free entry. [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]
A funfair with bumper cars and a thrill ride in this unusual spot in the 93
A landmark of Île-de-France's film heritage is set to welcome the twinkling lights and bursts of laughter of a fair, from July 4 to 17, 2026. A great family pick for a thrills-filled outing, on the Labos Eclair site. [Read more]
Meaux Beach 2026: the summer seaside with swimming and activities at Meaux-les-Bains (77)
Meaux Plage transforms the banks of the Marne into a true seaside resort each summer, with supervised swimming and activities at Meaux-les-Bains in Seine-et-Marne. Mark your calendars for July 5 to August 23, 2026, for a moment with your feet in the sand. Free for residents of the metropolitan area, it’s the smart way to feel on vacation without traveling far this summer. We’ve got all the details. [Read more]
The Seven Mercenaries: a cape-and-sword show featuring artistic fencing in Neuilly-sur-Seine
In Neuilly-sur-Seine, don’t be put off by the Seven Mercenaries, who will gather to defend the vulnerable, in a show that blends theatre and artistic fencing, on Saturday, July 4, 2026. [Read more]
Urban Performances Biennial: the cultural event back in the 93, the program
The Urban Biennale of Performances is back for its 8th edition, from June 30 to July 5. Circus, dance, puppetry, carnival arts, theatre: let yourself be swept away by this eclectic program that brings life to several towns in Seine-Saint-Denis. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From July 4, 2026 to July 5, 2026
