🎆 The Garden Party – Grand Prix de Paris
The must-attend event on July 14
The Garden Party – Grand Prix de Paris is one of the most festive events of the season at ParisLongchamp racecourse.
Held on July 14, French National Day, this unique evening combines:
- top-level horse racing
- an open-air festive atmosphere
- DJ sets and entertainment
- a friendly food offering
In the exceptional setting of the Bois de Boulogne, enjoy a full experience combining sport and celebration, with your feet on the grass and your head under the stars.
The sporting highlight of the evening:
the Grand Prix de Paris (Group 1), a prestigious race reserved for 3-year-old horses, a key step toward the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.
📅 Key date in 2026
📍 ParisLongchamp Racecourse
📅 Tuesday, July 14, 2026
A unique evening to celebrate French National Day in an original and festive setting.
⏱️ Schedule
Racecourse opens at 3:30 PM
Last entry around 8:30 PM
Racecourse closes at 2:00 AM
Times are indicative and may change.
📍 Your visit to ParisLongchamp
This event takes place at ParisLongchamp racecourse.
To prepare your visit, please refer to the article:
“ParisLongchamp Racecourse”
For more information about the program:
https://billetterie.france-galop.com/evenement/la-garden-party/
🤝 Your experience as an owner
As an owner, you benefit from dedicated services during this evening.
To find out more about your access, invitations and benefits:
please refer to the article
“What are my benefits as an owner?”
🐎 On the day your horse runs
If your horse takes part in a race during the Garden Party, specific arrangements are made so you can experience the day as close as possible to your horse.
🎫 Your access badges to owners’ areas
As an owner with a runner in the meeting:
- each horse generates 5 badges with access to owners’ areas and the parade ring if applicable
- in case of shared ownership, 10 badges are issued
Your badges must be collected at the weighing office, indicating:
- your name
- your horse’s name
- the relevant race
If you exceptionally need additional badges, you can make a request in advance:
📩 relationsmembres@france-galop.com
🎟️ Invite your guests
Would you like to share this evening with your friends and family?
You can obtain up to 4 invitations via the dedicated ticketing platform for Race Stakeholders.
🍽️ Dining on site
A wide range of food options is available throughout the evening:
- food garden with street food and gourmet stands
- bars and social areas
- takeaway or sharing options
👉 For more details, please refer to the article:
“ParisLongchamp Racecourse”
🎉 Activities and atmosphere
The Garden Party is above all a unique festive experience:
- evening flat races
- DJ sets throughout the night
- electro and festive atmosphere
- areas to gather with friends or family
Races start in the late afternoon and continue into the evening, with the Grand Prix de Paris as the highlight.
After the races, the party continues with several DJ sets until late at night.
🤝 Our team at your service
During this evening, France Galop teams are present to:
- welcome you
- guide you
- answer your questions
- facilitate your experience
📩 Need help?
📩 relationsmembres@france-galop.com
We are here to assist you during this event.