Open-air cinema 2026: screenings under the stars at Georges-Valbon Park in La Courneuve

Every summer, the Seine-Saint-Denis Department organizes the Bel Été, a free program that blends sporting activities, performances, concerts and family-friendly animations across several departmental parks. The Georges-Valbon Park serves as the main hub for the operation, hosting a summer village from July 11 to August 2, 2026, with cultural happenings over the weekends.

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Outdoor cinema screenings are among the highlights of the lineup. They run every Friday at 8 p.m., on a lawn laid out facing a giant screen. Spectators are free to settle in to watch the film, with no reservations and no admission tickets.

The open-air cinema program at Georges-Valbon Park in La Courneuve (93):

Friday, July 17, 8:00 p.m.

• The Ascension (featuring Ahmed Sylla)

Samy loves Nadia, but she doesn’t buy his sweet talk anymore. To prove his sincerity, he’s simply going after Everest. And to make his entire city tremble, all of Seine-Saint-Denis… and the whole country!

Friday, July 24, 8 p.m.

• The Cow (starring Fatsah Bouyahmed, Lambert Wilson, Jamel Debbouze)

Fatah, a small Algerian farmer, dreams of taking his cow Jacqueline to the Paris Agricultural Show. He lands the coveted pass, but getting to Paris is another story… A quirky, tender road movie. This film is part of our program for the Mediterranean Season.

Friday, July 31, 8:00 PM

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The Georges-Valbon departmental park, located in La Courneuve, is accessible by public transport. The cinema screenings are free and open to all, subject to capacity. Organizers advise arriving early to settle in comfortably before showtime. Have a great screening, everyone!

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