Fête de la Ville de Bois-Colombes

The Fête de la Ville de Bois-Colombes, a popular tradition in the heart of the town

Bois-Colombes is a modest-sized town (around 29,000 inhabitants) but particularly lively, bordering Colombes, Asnières-sur-Seine, Gennevilliers, and La Garenne-Colombes. Its dense network of associations, its lively weekly market, and its bustling town center make it a Parisian suburb with a strong identity. Every spring, the Fête de la Ville brings residents together in a spirit of popular and family celebration.

The festival traditionally takes place Place de la République, in the heart of the town, which is transformed for the occasion into a festive space with rides, carousels, bumper cars, and haunted houses. These classic attractions delight children and recall the tradition of funfairs, a living and appreciated popular heritage.

A rich festive agenda throughout the year

The Fête de la Ville is part of a particularly active festive calendar for a town of its size. Bois-Colombes organizes numerous events throughout the year:

The Guinguette du marché, every June, transforms the market area into a festive space with entertainment, music, and conviviality. The National Day (July 14th) features outdoor entertainment. The Open Studios of Artists (PODADA), held in the fall, open the studios of some 150 Bois-Colombes artists to the public. The event Bourguignons en fête, co-organized with Asnières-sur-Seine, celebrates the twinning with Burgundy through gastronomy.

La Guinguette du marché, a flagship event

La Guinguette du marché, usually held in June (from June 13th to 15th, 2025), is perhaps the most popular event in Bois-Colombes. It brings together traders and residents for musical entertainment, games, and conviviality in the market square, in a guinguette spirit reminiscent of the pleasant atmosphere along the Marne river. It's a festive moment that truly embodies the identity of Bois-Colombes: a human-sized town where neighborly relations and community life are shared values.

Artists at the heart of the town

Bois-Colombes has the unique characteristic of hosting a remarkable number of resident artists. The Open Studios of Artists (PODADA), held every autumn, testify to this creative vitality. Thus, the Fête de la Ville is integrated into a vibrant cultural ecosystem where art, celebration, and social life regularly converge in the public space.