Fête des Brandous d'Épinay-sur-Orge

The Fête des Brandous 2026 in Épinay-sur-Orge

An unmissable event in Épinay's life, the Fête des Brandous returns on Saturday, June 13, 2026 to the Town Hall park, for a new edition marked by conviviality, sharing, and tradition. Organized by the town of Épinay-sur-Orge in conjunction with the local associative fabric, this festival celebrates the arrival of summer and highlights the community's associative life.

The carnival parade, starting point of the festival

As every year, the festival begins with a colorful carnival parade that departs at 2 PM from the town center. Épinay's associations, children, and residents parade with music and good cheer, making as much noise as possible in the colors of their association, up to the Town Hall park where the festivities gain momentum from 3 PM.

Association stands and activities

Once at the park, the public discovers about twenty stands run by local associations who present their activities through stage demonstrations, workshops, exhibitions, and participatory activities. Sports, cultural, solidarity: all facets of Épinay's associative dynamism are represented, in a festive and family atmosphere.

Games, food, and shows throughout the day

Numerous games and activities are offered for both children and adults: inflatable structures, dynamic course, basketball, trampoline, giant games, photobooth, sports demonstrations, and a treasure hunt among the stands. On the food side, associations offer a varied selection throughout the day and evening: tapas, duck breast, suckling pig, hot dogs, salads, churros, cotton candy, and refreshing drinks.

The musical evening and the Saint-Jean bonfire

In the evening, the festival takes on a more musical dimension with open-air concerts, followed by the highlight of the night: the torchlight procession which joins the traditional Saint-Jean bonfire, lit on the esplanade. The festival then continues with a big dance animated by DJ and bands to dance until 1 AM.

An Épinay tradition rooted for decades

The Fête des Brandous is an institution in Épinay-sur-Orge, publicly documented since the 1980s. Each year, it gathers several thousand visitors at the Town Hall park to collectively celebrate the village's identity, its associative fabric, and the arrival of summer. The 2026 edition is fully part of this tradition.