Fête de Longjumeau

The Fête de Longjumeau: the city celebrates every June

Longjumeau is a town in Essonne with around 22,000 inhabitants, known for its medieval heritage, its famous post relay, and its Saint-Biaise-des-Simples chapel. Every year in June, the city transforms into a large festive space for the Fête de la Ville, coinciding with the national Fête de la Musique.

A popular event in the heart of the city

The Fête de la Ville de Longjumeau takes over several areas of the city center: Rue du Président François Mitterrand, the Mandela Park and Hall, Place Steber, and the Town Hall car park transformed into an entertainment village. It's a full day of free festivities, from noon until 1 am, bringing together thousands of Longjumellois and visitors.

A rich and varied program

The day is organized into two main parts:

• Lunch on the terrace (from noon): downtown businesses partnering with the event offer festive outdoor dining.
• Family entertainment (2 pm–7 pm): strolling band, clowns, cosplay shows, street acts, rides for children, and sports activities — skimboard, laser tag, mini-golf, rugby.
• Evening concerts: musical aperitif on the terrace with saxophonist MikOsax (7 pm–9 pm), live concert by the band Disc'Over playing eclectic covers from the 80s to today (9 pm–11 pm), followed by a festive DJ set with Monsieur Croque Madame until 1 am.

The 6th edition: a tradition taking root

The 2025 edition was the 6th edition of the Fête de la Ville. This event is relatively recent but has quickly established itself as the major popular gathering in Longjumeau, bringing together residents of all ages around music and sharing.

Longjumeau, a city with rich heritage

Longjumeau boasts remarkable historical heritage: the Chapelle Saint-Biaise-des-Simples, a former 12th-century leper hospital founded by Thomas Becket, the grand 18th-century post relay, and numerous private mansions. This medieval and modern history gives the city a unique character in Essonne.

A festive agenda throughout the year

Beyond the Fête de la Ville, Longjumeau offers other annual events: the Fête Nationale on July 14th with fireworks and entertainment, night markets (4 per year), the Christmas Market and its village at Parc Mandela with creative workshops and concerts. The Halle Mandela also hosts concerts and shows throughout the season.

2025 Edition

The 6th edition of the Fête de la Ville was held on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from noon to 1 am, in the center of Longjumeau. The program included: lunch on the terrace, free family entertainment in the afternoon (strolling band, clowns, skimboard, mini-golf), musical aperitif with MikOsax (7 pm), live concert by Disc'Over (9 pm), and DJ set by Monsieur Croque Madame (11 pm). Free admission, food available on site.

2026 Edition

The 7th edition of the Fête de la Ville de Longjumeau is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026, again around the Fête de la Musique. The full program will be announced by the city on longjumeau.fr. The event is expected to return to its usual locations — Rue Mitterrand, Halle Mandela, Place Steber — for another day of free festivities.