Fête de Montgeron
The grand annual festival of Montgeron, the birthplace of the Tour de France, with entertainment, concerts, and conviviality
About Fête de la Ville
The Fête de Montgeron: The Tour de France Town Celebrates
Montgeron is a town in Essonne known worldwide for a historical reason: it was the starting point of the first Tour de France cycling race on July 1, 1903. The Place de l'Auberge du Réveil-Matin, from where the first riders set off, is now a significant site in cycling history. It is in this town with a strong identity that the Fête de la Ville (Town Festival) is held every summer, a moment of gathering and conviviality for the 24,000 residents of Montgeron.
La Pelouse: The Heart of the Festival
The Fête de la Ville de Montgeron takes over La Pelouse each year, the large meadow in the central park which is the green lung of the town. This emblematic location provides the necessary space for a large-scale popular event, hosting concert stages, market stalls, sports areas, and children's activities.
A Rich and Diverse Program
The festival offers a comprehensive program:
- Concerts and shows on the main stage at La Pelouse
- Themed cultural activities (in 2025, the theme was architecture)
- Sports taster sessions offered by local clubs and associations
- Guinguette with food and drinks from noon until night
- Association Village where local clubs showcase their activities
- Art exhibitions related to the annual theme
- Children's activities: games, bouncy castles, shows
A Renewed Annual Theme
Each year, the Fête de la Ville de Montgeron is centered around a different theme that guides the activities and exhibitions. The choice of theme reflects the municipality's cultural priorities and invites residents to discover a field of knowledge or artistic expression.
Montgeron and its Heritage
Montgeron also boasts remarkable architectural heritage, notably the Château du Marais and several bourgeois residences from the 19th century. The town is crossed by the Seine River and has riverside areas developed for walks and leisure. This rich heritage and natural beauty are regularly highlighted during the festival.
2025 Edition — Architecture Theme
The 2025 Fête de la Ville was held on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at La Pelouse, with the theme Architecture. The program included photographic exhibitions on Montgeron's built heritage, architectural activities for children, concerts, and moments of conviviality. The festival enlivened the town from noon to midnight.
2026 Edition
The 2026 Fête de la Ville is scheduled for June 2026 at La Pelouse in Montgeron. It will continue the tradition of this grand popular and friendly festival that brings together the town's residents every summer.
Fête de la Ville — edition 2026
The Montgeron Town Festival 2026 will take place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from noon to midnight, on the Pelouse (Avenue de la Grange). For this edition, the Town will celebrate cinema in all its forms. Concerts, cultural and sports activities, a guinguette, and an associations village will punctuate the day. Free admission.
Montgeron Town Festival 2026 — Cinema Theme
The Montgeron Town Festival returns on Saturday, June 13, 2026 to the Pelouse, from noon to midnight, for a new major popular and friendly event. The municipality has announced that this edition will be themed around cinema, celebrated in all its forms throughout the day.
Cinema at the Heart of the Festival
Each year, the Town Festival is organized around a thematic thread that sets the tone for the activities, exhibitions, and shows. After architecture in 2025, this time it's the seventh art that takes over the Pelouse, with a program designed for all audiences.
A Festive Day from Noon to Midnight
As usual, the festival will combine concerts on the main stage of the Pelouse, activities for children, sports and cultural demonstrations by Montgeron associations, a guinguette with food and drink, an associations village, and municipal services stands. The day extends into the evening until midnight.
Detailed Program to Come
The hour-by-hour program (concerts, cinema activities, headliners) will be announced by the Montgeron Town Hall in the weeks leading up to the event, on the website montgeron.fr and the official Town Facebook page.
Good to Know
Free admission for all activities. The Town reminds that, for the comfort and safety of all, dogs are not allowed at this major event (with the exception of guide and assistance dogs): the festive atmosphere and crowd density can generate stress and risks for animals.
Programme Fête de la Ville 2026
The Montgeron Town Festival 2026 takes place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from noon to midnight, on the Pelouse (avenue de la Grange), on the theme of cinema ("Lights, Camera, Action!"). Free admission.
Saturday, June 13, 2026 — The Pelouse
- 11:45 AM — Festival launch, Mayor's speech
- 12 PM — Opening of food trucks and catering stands
- 12 PM - 6 PM — Activities at all stands (inflatable structures, games, sports activities, fun workshops, Auto-Studio…)
- 2 PM — Performance by Alerte Montgeronnaise (brass band and majorettes) on stage
- 3 PM — Performances by the Town's schools on stage
- 6 PM - 8 PM — 7th Art Brass Band, film music
- 8:30 PM to midnight — Concert and dance party with the group "R Live Orchestra"
Food and Drink
Several food trucks and stands offer, among other things: craft beers, sausage and fries, burgers, paella, smash burgers, bánh mì, Thai specialties, pastries, ice cream and crepes.
Good to know
Site accessible to people with reduced mobility. Dogs are not allowed (with the exception of guide and assistance dogs).
Highlights Fête de la Ville 2026
- 2026 Theme: cinema in all its forms
- Festive day from 12 PM to midnight on the Pelouse
- Concerts, children's activities, sports and cultural demonstrations
- Guinguette, on-site catering and associations village
- Free admission
Prices Fête de la Ville 2026
Practical information — Fête de la Ville
Practical Information
Location
La Pelouse, Parc de Montgeron, 91230 Montgeron, Essonne.
Access
By RER: RER D, Montgeron-Crosne station. 10 min walk to La Pelouse.
By car: D448 from Villeneuve-Saint-Georges or D186 from Vigneux. Parking at the park.
Admission
Free admission for the vast majority of activities.
Contact
Mairie de Montgeron — montgeron.fr — 01 69 83 69 00
112, avenue de la République, 91230 Montgeron.
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Where does it take place — Fête de la Ville
La Pelouse — Parc de Montgeron
La Pelouse, avenue de la Grange, 91230 Montgeron