Paris is a celebration, especially in summer! During the warm season, the capital fills up with great deals and activities to make the most of the sunny weather with friends and family. And among the summer’s must-see events, the Parisian summer lineup features the Été du Canal, a waterborne festival that animates the quays of the Canal de l'Ourcq and the Canal Saint-Denis, as well as the Bassin de la Villette.
Great news: it’s back, with seven themed weekends from June 27 to August 9, 2026 for a 19th edition that’s shaping up to be festive! Expect activities on the water and along the quays, including open-air dances, street art, cruises, workshops, and sports—all free or affordable.
Each weekend is designed as an immersion in a different universe, with the return of events that have become unmissable. Des animations sur l'eau like the 1- or 2-euro river shuttles will let you enjoy a ride along the Canal de l'Ourcq, the Canal Saint-Denis, and up to the northern loop of the Seine, with stops at the lieux d'animations waiting along the quays.
Several guided cruises are also available: discovery cruises will teach you everything about street art, heritage, or gastronomy. The concept goes even further, as you’ll be able to enjoy artistic exhibitions or playful onboard workshops, or even a cinema screening dockside.
Along the Ourcq Canal, many free recreation bases will let you take part in several water activities. Pedal boats, kayaks, zodiacs, inflatable structures, or paddleboards—you're spoiled for choice! Creative workshops and guided walks on foot, by bike, or by kayak will teach you more about the Île-de-France heritage.
Été du Canal 2026 : plages et activités nautiques pour se baigner et se rafraîchir
Canal Summer 2026: beaches and water activities to take a dip and cool off
With the summer heat in full swing, what's better than a refreshing dip in the pool, the wading pool, or—even for the luckiest among us—the sea? No matter what, if you’re a Francilien, you’re in luck: l'Été du Canal brings the beach to Paris and the Île-de-France region all summer long. Here’s where and when you can splash around during the holidays. [Read more]
A free cultural walk exploring the heritage of the Olympic Games as part of Canal Summer
The Canal Summer Festival is back, along with the Grand Olympic Heritage Walk, on August 1, 2026, inviting you to relive the Paris 2024 Olympic vibe through a free 14-kilometer cultural hike. [Read more]
Swim Your Canal 2026: open-water swimming, aquathlons and buoy races on the Ourcq Canal
Fancy a dip in the Ourcq Canal this Saturday, August 22, 2026? Then head to Pantin for the new edition of "Nage ton Canal," the renowned open-water race in Seine-Saint-Denis! [Read more]
Paddling the Canal 2026: Descending the Ourcq Canal by canoe, kayak or stand-up paddle this summer
L'Eté du Canal kicks off with a new edition of Canal en pagaies, this fun paddle down the Ourcq Canal, on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Are you ready to paddle 10 kilometers? [Read more]
Plenty to do all summer long!
Dates and Opening Time
From June 27, 2026 to August 9, 2026
Prices
Free
Recommended age
For all
Official website
www.tourisme93.com
