Fête de Ris-Orangis

The Fête de Ris-Orangis: a festive town on the Seine

Ris-Orangis is a municipality in Essonne with approximately 26,000 inhabitants, located on the left bank of the Seine between Évry-Courcouronnes and Viry-Châtillon. A popular and dynamic town, it offers its residents a varied festive calendar throughout the year.

The Fête des Curieux

The most original festive event in Ris-Orangis is the Fête des Curieux, held each early October at the Maison du Passeur. Over five days (Wednesday to Sunday), this unique event combines accessible gastronomy, music, and performance:

• Gastronomy: quality dishes offered at affordable prices, allowing everyone to discover the flavors of invited artists and restaurateurs
• Established and emerging artists: concerts and stage performances covering various styles
• Sharing moments: a friendly atmosphere conducive to meeting people, whether with family, friends, or alone

The Maison du Passeur, a cultural venue in Ris-Orangis, provides a warm and intimate setting for this off-the-beaten-path event.

The Fête de la Musique

Every June 21st, Ris-Orangis celebrates the Fête de la Musique with free open-air concerts. Organized by the town, the event features an eclectic musical program in the streets and public spaces of the municipality, accessible free of charge to all.

Annual Events

The festive calendar of Ris-Orangis also includes:

• Bastille Day (July 14th): fireworks and festive events
• Beaujolais Nouveau (November): tasting of the new vintage at the municipal market with entertainment
• Christmas Market: winter events at the end of the year
• Neighborhood festivals: local events organized in the different neighborhoods of the town

The Maison du Passeur

The Maison du Passeur is the main cultural facility in Ris-Orangis. This cultural venue offers a program of shows, concerts, and events throughout the year. Rooted in local life, it hosts the Fête des Curieux and concerts for the Fête de la Musique.

Ris-Orangis, a town on the Seine

Ris-Orangis's geographical location on the banks of the Seine gives it a pleasant natural setting. The lively municipal market, numerous sports and cultural associations, and dynamic neighborhood life make Ris-Orangis a human-sized town where life is good.

2025 Edition

In 2025, Ris-Orangis offered the Fête de la Musique from June 20th to 22nd (free concerts), the Fête des Curieux from October 8th to 12th at the Maison du Passeur (accessible gastronomy, artists, and shows over 5 days), the tasting of Beaujolais Nouveau on November 22nd at the municipal market, and the Christmas Market in December.

2026 Edition

In 2026, Ris-Orangis will again offer the Fête de la Musique in June, the Fête des Curieux in October at the Maison du Passeur, and the other annual events. Full program on mairie-ris-orangis.fr.