Fête de Garches
The big annual festival of Garches at the Léo Lagrange stadium
2026
About Fête de Garches
Fête de Garches — edition 2026
The Fête de Garches takes place on Sunday, September 6, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Stade Léo Lagrange, featuring a full funfair for visitors of all ages. It marks the finale of the Garches "Grand Weekend," which kicks off the new season, starting with an open-air cinema the night before and continuing Sunday morning with the Associations Forum. Admission is free.
Fête de Garches 2026: The Grand Weekend
The City of Garches invites residents to celebrate the first weekend of September 2026 with three major events collectively known as the "Grand Weekend." The Fête de Garches is the highlight: on Sunday, September 6, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM, a traditional funfair will take over the Stade Léo Lagrange, offering entertainment for families and visitors of all ages.
Saturday, September 5: Open-Air Cinema
The weekend begins on Saturday, September 5, at Stade Léo Lagrange. The public is welcome from 7:30 PM, with food trucks, tables, and lounge chairs available on-site. The screening of the film « Les Visiteurs » begins at 9:00 PM under the stars, with deckchairs provided for the audience.
Sunday, September 6 Morning: Associations Forum
On Sunday, September 6, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, the Joseph Le Rallec and Yves Bodin gymnasiums will host the traditional Associations Forum. Nearly 100 local organizations—representing sports, social and community action, family and education, culture, leisure, and the environment—will be on hand to showcase their activities and register new members for the season. A map of the stands is available on the city's website, garches.fr.
Sunday, September 6 Afternoon: Fête de Garches
Starting at 12:00 PM, the festivities move to the Stade Léo Lagrange until 7:00 PM. The funfair and its family-friendly activities will keep the afternoon lively for all ages. Admission is free.
Program announced by the City of Garches in its July 2026 municipal bulletin, "Garches & vous!," and in the official calendar at garches.fr.
Highlights Fête de Garches 2026
- Funfair at Stade Léo Lagrange, Sunday, September 6, from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Open-air screening of « Les Visiteurs » the previous evening, Saturday, September 5, at 9:00 PM, with lounge chairs and food trucks
- Associations Forum on Sunday morning: nearly 100 local groups, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Free admission to all three highlights of the Grand Weekend
Programme Fête de Garches 2026
Saturday, September 5, 2026 — Open-Air Cinema
- From 7:30 PM — Site opens with food trucks, tables, and lounge chairs · Stade Léo Lagrange
- 9:00 PM — Screening of the film « Les Visiteurs » under the stars · Stade Léo Lagrange
Sunday, September 6, 2026 — Associations Forum
- 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM — Nearly 100 local organizations covering sports, culture, leisure, social services, family, education, and the environment · Gymnases Joseph Le Rallec and Yves Bodin
Sunday, September 6, 2026 — Fête de Garches
- 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM — Funfair set up on the stadium grounds, with activities for families, children, and adults alike · Stade Léo Lagrange
Prices Fête de Garches 2026
On-site dining: food trucks will be available at Stade Léo Lagrange on Saturday evening for the open-air cinema.
Practical information — Fête de Garches
Practical Information
Location
Stade Léo Lagrange, Garches (92380). Consult the official town website for the precise address and access conditions.
Access
By train: Line L (Transilien) from Paris-Saint-Lazare, stop at Garches-Marnes-la-Coquette, then a 10-15 minute walk.
By bus: Transdev bus network serving Garches from Versailles and Saint-Cloud.
By car: From Paris, D910 or N118 then D7 towards Garches. Parking near the stadium.
Hours
The festival generally takes place on the first Sunday of September, from 12 PM to 7 PM. Exact dates to be confirmed on the town hall website.
Admission
Completely free event and open to all.
Contact
Mairie de Garches — Place de la République, 92380 Garches
Website: garches.fr
The Fête de Garches, an unmissable event for the people of Garches
Nestled between Versailles and the Fausses-Reposes woods, the town of Garches (Hauts-de-Seine) cultivates a French art of living, blending history and modernity. Every year in September, the Fête de Garches is an opportunity for its approximately 19,000 inhabitants to come together for a popular and warm event, organized by the town and its associations.
The festival is traditionally held at the Léo Lagrange stadium, a vast sports and leisure area in the heart of the town, offering an ideal setting for outdoor activities. Families, young people, seniors, and newcomers mingle in a relaxed atmosphere that truly reflects Garches' friendly identity.
A rich program of activities
The Fête de Garches is open to all and completely free. Each year, the program brings together a range of activities designed to please all audiences:
Children and teenagers can enjoy sports games, creative workshops, and inflatable structures. Many Garches associations have a stand to present their activities and recruit new members — an ideal showcase for discovering local associative life, which is particularly rich in this town.
Sports demonstrations punctuate the afternoon, highlighting the clubs and disciplines that make Garches proud: martial arts, dance, gymnastics, team sports. Musical entertainment accompanies the day, creating a festive atmosphere throughout the stadium.
Food and drink stalls complete the program, allowing families to gather for a friendly meal without leaving the festival site.
A unifying village
Garches is often described as a village within the city, where the associative fabric and neighborhood life are particularly dynamic. The Fête de Garches embodies this community spirit: it is a time for neighbors to meet, a highlight of the municipal calendar that helps to build or strengthen bonds of solidarity and friendship.
The town is also known for its Hôpital Raymond-Poincaré, a center of excellence for rehabilitation care, and for Le Corbusier's Villa Savoye nearby in Poissy. But it is in its festive and associative daily life that Garches reveals its true nature: welcoming, active, and attached to its local traditions.
A moment rooted in local life
Year after year, the Fête de Garches confirms its role as an essential gathering for the Garches community. It is part of a municipal cultural and festive agenda that also includes the Fête de la Musique, the July 14th festivities, and other events organized throughout the year by the town hall and local associations.
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