Welcome at Vincennes Summer Festival Club
10 July – 2 August 2026
Château de Vincennes, Paris
Overview
The Vincennes Summer Festival Club is a major open-air summer event held inside the historic grounds of the Château de Vincennes. It combines sports, culture, music, family entertainment, food, and heritage in a unique setting.
Visitors can enjoy daily activities including:
Outdoor sports, aquatic and family play areas, cycling activities, open-air cinema, live concerts, DJ sessions every evening, food court and bars, and live broadcasts of the Tour de France and FIFA World Cup matches.
Food & Drinks
Food trucks, local restaurants, snack bars, refreshments and cocktails, and outdoor seating areas.
Opening Hours
10 July – 2 August 2026
Weekdays: 2:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Weekends: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Closed on Mondays
Special opening on 14 July (French National Day): 10:00 am
Admission is free
On Friday and Saturday evenings after 6:00 pm, admission costs:
€3 per person
€5 for two people
Free for children under 18.
Sports & Family Activities
Throughout the festival visitors can enjoy:
3×3 basketball, padel, pickleball, multi-sports stadium, table tennis, pétanque, mini golf, climbing wall, zipline, water play area, paddle boats, trampolines, high-rope adventure course, and children’s play zone.
The French Cycling Federation also offers cycling workshops for children.
Evening Entertainment
Every evening features a different atmosphere including:
Live concerts
DJ sets
Outdoor movie nights
Comedy shows
Salsa nights
Ibiza-themed party
White Party
80s and 90s music nights
Urban culture events
Among the headline artists are:
Bon Entendeur
Youssoupha
Keziah Jones
Synapson
Les Innocents
Lily Wood & The Prick
Totally 80’s
Outdoor cinema screenings include:
The Count of Monte Cristo
Le Sens de la Fête
Mission: Impossible – Fallout
Sports Broadcasts
A giant screen broadcasts:
Major stages of the Tour de France
FIFA World Cup semi-finals
FIFA World Cup Final
Korea Day
Celebrating the 140th anniversary of Franco-Korean diplomatic relations, featuring:
Korean cooking masterclass, Cultural performances, Fashion show, Local craft, Korean film screening, K-pop concert
Special Events
French National Day – 14 July
A full-day celebration including:
Live broadcast of the military parade, Tour de France stage, Paris Fire Brigade gymnastics performance, Gospel concert, DJ entertainment, FIFA World Cup semi-final screening, Military history and defence exhibitions
Visiting the Château de Vincennes
Visitors can also explore:
The medieval keep (Donjon)
Sainte-Chapelle
Guided tours
Historical workshops
Temporary photography exhibition
Family activities organised by the Centre des Monuments Nationaux.
Visitor Information
Facilities include: free drinking water stations, toilets, cooling mist stations, bicycle parking, lockers, and easy access by metro, bus and Vélib’. Certain items (glass bottles, large bags, drones, scooters, alcohol, etc.) are prohibited for security reasons.
In a few words…
The Vincennes Summer Festival Club is a free, family-friendly summer festival combining live music, sports, outdoor cinema, cultural events, food, and heritage within one of France’s most iconic historic landmarks.