Enghien-les-Bains Festival

Festiv'Été Enghien: Summer Celebration by the Lake

Every summer, Enghien-les-Bains dons its most festive attire to welcome its residents and visitors for Festiv'Été. This program of free animations, organized by the Tourist Office in partnership with the municipality, transforms the town's public spaces into a vast festive area for several weeks, with concerts, shows, and activities taking place every weekend.

Enghien-les-Bains is an exceptional town in the urban landscape of Val-d'Oise. The only spa town in Île-de-France, it owes its reputation to its 40-hectare lake and its sulfurous springs, exploited for therapeutic purposes since the 19th century. From that era, the town attracted wealthy clientele eager to enjoy spa treatments and the entertainment offered by the Casino, the racecourse, and the gardens. This tradition of elegance and festivity continues today through Festiv'Été.

The Jardin des Roses, Enghien's Summer Stage

The Jardin des Roses, located near the Casino Barrière, is the emblematic venue for Festiv'Été. This French formal garden, adorned with numerous rose varieties, transforms into an open-air stage each summer to host concerts and shows. Its floral setting and location facing the lake make it an incomparable backdrop for musical evenings.

The concerts at the Jardin des Roses have become a must-attend event for Enghien's summer visitors over the years. Jazz musicians, French variety orchestras, Cuban music groups, rock, yé-yé, or electro-pop bands perform in a relaxed and family-friendly atmosphere. These entirely free concerts attract a diverse audience each evening, from families with children to evening strollers.

Sports and Wellness Animations

Enghien-les-Bains' Festiv'Été is not limited to music. Sports and wellness play a significant role in the program, in line with the town's spa tradition. Free open-air yoga, Pilates, and sophrology classes are offered on the lake shores, providing residents with moments of relaxation in an exceptional natural setting.

Sports olympiads for children and families, introductions to various sports disciplines, and guided bike rides complement the wellness offerings. These activities allow participants to discover or practice sports in a pleasant environment while enjoying the lakeside setting of Enghien-les-Bains.

Bands, Parades, and Street Animations

Festiv'Été also features street animations that liven up the town's promenades and squares. Walking bands parade through the shopping streets and along the lake, creating a festive and lively atmosphere. Street artists—acrobats, jugglers, musicians—perform along the promenades, offering unexpected artistic encounters to passersby.

Dance workshops—salsa, tango, hip-hop, country—are offered in the evenings in designated areas, allowing residents to learn new dances in a relaxed and festive setting. These interactive animations foster an atmosphere of conviviality and sharing, which is one of the hallmarks of Festiv'Été.

Open-Air Cinema by the Lake

Every July and August, an open-air cinema screening is offered to residents and visitors. Settled on deckchairs or lawns facing the giant screen, spectators enjoy the mild summer nights to watch films with family or friends. This open-air cinema tradition, popularized by events like Cinéma de la Plage in Cannes, enjoys growing success in Enghien-les-Bains each year.

The Enghien Jazz Festival as a Complement

Festiv'Été benefits from the presence of the renowned Enghien Jazz Festival in the town, which has attracted major international jazz artists for years. This nationally recognized festival enriches Enghien-les-Bains' summer cultural offerings and draws a discerning audience from all over Île-de-France. The complementarity between the popular and free Festiv'Été and the more targeted Enghien Jazz Festival illustrates the town's commitment to providing cultural offerings that are both accessible to all and of high quality.

The Little Tourist Train

During the summer season, a little tourist train offers guided tours through the streets of Enghien-les-Bains, allowing visitors to discover the architectural riches of the spa town: Belle Époque villas, Casino Barrière, thermal baths, the lake, and its fountains. These family tours are an ideal complement to the Festiv'Été animations.