Montmorency: The Apéro Électro Returns for a Festive 5th Edition

In Montmorency, in the Val-d'Oise, in France, summer is coming to an end with music. The Apéro Électro returns for its 5th edition on Saturday, August 29, in the Hôtel de Ville park. Free and open to all, this electro event has become, over the past few years, one of the festive highlights of the town, organized by the city's youth department.

A Must-Attend Event

Launched several editions ago by the municipality, the Apéro Électro quickly found its audience. The 2025 edition drew more than 8,000 people to the Hôtel de Ville park, a figure that reflects how firmly this event has become rooted in the events scene in the Val-d'Oise. For this new edition, the city is sticking with the same winning formula: a tight lineup, a friendly atmosphere, and free admission, from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.

The event takes place at 2 Avenue Foch, right in the heart of Montmorency, a setting that lets families enjoy the early hours of the evening while night owls can keep the party going until the small hours. On site, several food trucks will offer food throughout the evening, making it a popular outing for fans of outdoor leisure and entertainment.

An Electro Lineup Across Five Time Slots

The evening is built around five artists who take the stage back-to-back without a lull. Fred Polsar opens the show from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. with an eclectic, upbeat set, before handing off to Sohela from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., who brings warmer electronic sounds. Next up is Huggz, a Paris-based producer, from 8:30 to 10 p.m., with dynamic sets and an eclectic electronic style. The evening continues with Xpiløt, a local house and electro specialist, from 10 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., before La Na closes out the night until 1 a.m. with melodic house and techno sounds.

This gradual build in intensity, from the opening set to the more danceable final hours, follows the formula that made previous editions a success, including the fourth edition, which had already drawn a large crowd to the Hôtel de Ville park.

A Free Evening Designed for Everyone

As in previous years, admission to the Apéro Électro remains completely free, with no reservation or ticketing required. This choice by the municipality is part of a local policy on everyday life and community events aimed at making culture and outings accessible to as many people as possible, much like other summer initiatives held in the town. Residents of the Val-d'Oise, as well as neighboring towns, are expected to turn out in large numbers for this final big night out before the start of the school year.

Beyond its musical lineup, the event helps animate the town center and local community life, somewhat like other unifying events held this year across France, such as the Fêtes de Bayonne or the recent citizen vote held in Brest, which likewise rely on residents coming together around a shared project. Montmorency thus confirms its place among the towns in the Val-d'Oise that are turning to free events to energize local life, in keeping with other municipal initiatives noted this year, such as the distribution of protective glasses organized for the solar eclipse in Strasbourg.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the 2026 Apéro Électro take place in Montmorency?

The 5th edition takes place on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m., in the Hôtel de Ville park in Montmorency.

Is admission free?

Yes, admission to the event is completely free and open to everyone, with no advance reservation required.

Is there food available on site?

Yes, several food trucks will be set up in the Hôtel de Ville park throughout the evening so visitors can grab a bite between sets.

Sources

• City of Montmorency
• La Semaine de l'Île-de-France (mesinfos.fr)
• Val-d'Oise Tourisme

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