Les Estivales de Colmar: A Summer 2026 Full of Events and Activities
Summer 2026 in Colmar promises to be festive, cultural and welcoming once again. From June to September, the city offers a varied programme open to everyone, including concerts, outdoor cinema, neighbourhood activities, popular events and cultural events held at various locations throughout the city.
Recurring events
Outdoor cinema: July 4 and 25, followed by August 22
This summer, outdoor cinema returns to several neighbourhoods in Colmar. As night falls, settle comfortably into a chair or deckchair and enjoy a film under the stars.
The 2026 programme includes:
Saturday, July 4, at 10 p.m. – Maison des Associations, 6 route d’Ingersheim: Wonka.
Saturday, July 25, at 9:30 p.m. – Champ-de-Mars Park: The Count of Monte Cristo.
Saturday, August 22, at 9 p.m. – Plaine Pasteur: Paddington in Peru.
New this year: the screenings are part of “My Neighbourhood Celebrates” evenings, with entertainment, music and refreshments starting earlier in the evening. The screenings are free and open to all.
Musical siestas: July 26, August 2 and August 16
The musical siestas offer a relaxing break in Colmar’s parks and gardens. From 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., the public can settle down on a deckchair or on the grass and enjoy intimate concerts in a peaceful natural setting.
The programme includes:
Sunday, July 26: Arpeggia – Saint-François-Xavier Park.
Sunday, August 2: RV le musicien – Champ-de-Mars Park.
Sunday, August 16: Duo Fimbel – Place du 2 Février.
The music kiosk
From May to September, the music kiosk on Place Rapp also hosts a regular and varied programme featuring local artists and different musical groups.
The 2026 summer programme includes Les Éphémères, the Colmar Harmony Orchestra, Les Schnoutres, Trio Jazz, Doctor Kiks, Gaïaphonik, “On s’voyait déjà” Duet and the Wazaa association.
Dates to remember
Fête de la Musique: Sunday, June 21, from 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., in the streets of the city centre.
OFF Music Festival: July 6–11, with free concerts, including performances at the cloister of the Bibliothèque des Dominicains.
Les Oasis de l’été: Sunday, July 12 and Monday, July 13, at Place Rapp, featuring concerts, entertainment and a new nighttime water show.
Bastille Day: Tuesday, July 14, with a ceremony, military tribute and parade.
Seize Neuvième – the music video festival: Saturday, August 15, at the Grillenbreit car park, with an evening dedicated to musical audiovisual creation.
Beach Party: Saturday, August 29, from 7 p.m. to midnight, at the Colmar-Houssen water sports centre.
Activities for children and families
Summer in the Neighbourhoods: July 6 to August 22
The “Summer in the Neighbourhoods” programme, launched in 2020, returns in 2026 to offer residents opportunities for discovery, sharing and community spirit.
Activities include board games, arts and crafts, percussion workshops, painting, sports activities, graffiti, bike rides, reading sessions for toddlers and many other activities.
All activities are free and no registration is required. An opening evening will be held on Monday, July 6, from 5:30 p.m. on Plaine Pasteur, with sports and cultural activities as well as Zarbia, an acrobatics and parkour show.
The Children’s Guinguette
On July 14, Champ-de-Mars Park will also host family activities as part of the Bastille Day celebrations, including a guinguette-style area dedicated to children.
Water activities
The Colmar-Houssen water sports centre remains one of the highlights of the summer. Open until September 27, 2026, it offers an ideal setting for swimming, leisure activities and outdoor fun.
The outdoor aquatic centre will be open from June 13 to September 6, 2026. Aqualia swimming pool will welcome visitors from June 13 to August 23, 2026, before closing from August 24 to September 6 for maintenance work.
Colmar is therefore offering a particularly rich summer programme in 2026, combining music, cinema, shows, neighbourhood activities and outdoor leisure. Whether you are a local resident or a visitor, travelling alone, with family or with friends, Les Estivales de Colmar offer plenty of opportunities to enjoy the summer season in a festive and friendly atmosphere.