The annual popular festival of Neuilly-sur-Seine, heir to the Fête à Neu-Neu
The Fête de Neuilly-sur-Seine is the annual popular celebration of the town of Neuilly-sur-Seine (92200), in Hauts-de-Seine. Heir to the legendary Fête à Neu-Neu — a great popular fair created by Napoleonic decree in 1815 and disappeared in 1936 — the town today perpetuates a festive tradition through entertainment, concerts, and cultural events organized throughout the year by the municipality.
Neuilly-sur-Seine (92200) is one of the most prestigious municipalities in France. Bordered to the north by the Seine, to the east by the Bois de Boulogne, and bordering the 17th arrondissement of Paris, it combines luxury residences, embassies, major companies, and a remarkable cultural and associative life. Its festive history is particularly rich and ancient.
The Fête de Neuilly, affectionately known as the Fête à Neu-Neu, is one of the most famous popular fairs in the history of the Parisian suburbs. Created by an imperial decree from Napoleon I on June 10, 1815, at the request of Father Jean-François Delabordère, then mayor of Neuilly, it was held annually in late June and early July along the Avenue de Neuilly — now Avenue Charles-de-Gaulle — from Porte Maillot to Pont de Neuilly. For over a century, it was one of the most frequented fairs in the Paris region, attracting tens of thousands of visitors to enjoy the rides, fairground stalls, attractions, and the incomparable popular atmosphere.
Its last edition was held in 1935, and in 1936, the widening of the Avenue de Neuilly sounded the death knell for this great popular tradition, which disappeared in favor of road modernization. But the memory of the Fête à Neu-Neu remains vivid in the collective memory of Neuilly and in the town's archives.
Today, Neuilly-sur-Seine organizes a program of annual celebrations that perpetuate the town's festive spirit, even if their form has evolved over time. The municipality offers a series of cultural, sporting, and popular events each year that bring residents together.
Neuilly-sur-Seine has a dense cultural and associative fabric. The town hosts numerous art galleries, cultural associations, and regular events that liven up local life. Its cultural agenda, available on the official town website, offers exhibitions, concerts, conferences, and sporting events throughout the year, testifying to the town's vitality.
To the east of Neuilly lies the Bois de Boulogne, one of Paris's green lungs, which is a privileged space for leisure and relaxation for the residents of Neuilly. Some festive and sporting events take place near this vast natural area, combining celebration with nature in a spirit reminiscent of the great fairground traditions of yesteryear.
Summer festivities 2026 in Neuilly-sur-Seine. Fête de la Musique in June, neighborhood events, and cultural activities throughout the summer. Full program coming soon on neuillysurseine.fr.
The Fête de Neuilly-sur-Seine 2026 will once again offer a program of summer entertainment, free concerts, and cultural events throughout the summer. The June 21, 2026 Fête de la Musique will kick off the festive season. The full program will be announced in spring 2026 on the official website of the City of Neuilly-sur-Seine.
Free admission for most municipal events. Information on the official website.
Ville de Neuilly-sur-Seine
12 Place Victor Hugo, 92200 Neuilly-sur-Seine
Website: www.neuillysurseine.fr
Tel: 01 40 88 88 88
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