Fête des Brandous d'Épinay-sur-Orge

La Fête des Brandous: the popular festival of Épinay-sur-Orge

La Fête des Brandous is the most emblematic festive event in Épinay-sur-Orge, a town in Essonne crossed by the Orge river. Organized annually around the weekend before June 21st, it brings together thousands of residents and visitors in a friendly, colorful, and intergenerational atmosphere.

A festive parade to kick off the festivities

The festival traditionally opens with a carnival parade through the streets of the town center, which starts in the early afternoon to reach the town hall park. Musical groups, brass bands, and associations parade in costume, creating a colorful and festive atmosphere. This parade is an opportunity for young and old to unleash their creativity.

A rich program for all ages

In the town hall park and surrounding streets, a dense program is offered throughout the weekend:

• Stands from local associations offering games, creative activities, tastings, and presentations
• Open-air shows: street theater, circus, magic, storytelling
• Sports activities with demonstrations of basketball and other disciplines
• Giant games and challenges for children and families
• Concerts of French variety and pop-rock in the evening
• A DJ set to dance until nightfall
• On-site catering provided by the town's associations

The spirit of the Brandous

The name "Brandous" refers to a local festive tradition, perpetuated for many years by the town of Épinay-sur-Orge. The event brings together dozens of associations and volunteers who invest themselves to create a festival that is both popular, accessible to all, and a reflection of the town's diversity.

Each edition offers a surprise or a central theme that gives the event a particular identity. Participants are invited to take part in fun challenges, such as hunting for hidden intruders at the stands, which get the entire population moving.

Épinay-sur-Orge, a festive town in Essonne

A town of some 10,000 inhabitants, Épinay-sur-Orge is crossed by the Orge river and has remarkable green spaces, including the town hall park which hosts most of the activities. The town is part of the Cœur d'Essonne urban community and actively participates in the cultural animation of the territory through its numerous annual events.