What to see in Chantilly

In 2026, the Chantilly–Senlis destination comes alive with an outstanding calendar of events, combining major cultural highlights, iconic equestrian gatherings, prestigious exhibitions, festivals, and outdoor experiences.

Throughout the year, the region showcases what makes it truly unique:
an exceptional heritage, a refined French art de vivre, and a deep connection between history, nature and contemporary creativity.

To enjoy these events at your own pace, one address stands out for your stay:
👉 www.lamaisondu18.fr

La Maison du 18 offers:

• a two-level suite, perfect for couples,
• two additional bedrooms for children or friends,
• a fully equipped, cosy guesthouse,
• just 10 minutes’ walk from the Château and Chantilly train station,
• and Paris only 25 minutes away by train.

An ideal base to explore Chantilly, Senlis, Apremont and Chaalis throughout the year.

🗓️ 2026 Highlights – Chantilly & Senlis

🌸 Spring

• Potager des Princes: open during winter school holidays, garden and theater
• Exposition « Zenga » au musée de la dentelle de Chantilly jusqu’au 1er mars

• Titian, Ecce Homo » exhibition – Galerie de Psyché at the Château de Chantilly from 7 March to 14 June 
• Seicento in Carta. Italy in the 17th century » exhibition at the Château de Chantillyfrom 7 March to 14 June 
• Senlis Garden Show from 28th to 29th March 
• Exposition « Arachnée » au musée de la dentelle de Chantilly du 28 mars au 30 août
• Senlis fait son théâtre » festival early April
• Parc Astérix opens 4 April
• Coups de cœur concerts in Chantilly from 4 to 5 April
• Easter at the Château de Chantilly from 4 April to 3 May
• Kalendae, la ronde des heures » equestrian show from 9 April to 28 June
• Spring at the Potager des Princes from 11 April to 3 May
• The spring adventure at the Domaine de Chaalis from 11 April to 3 May
• Spring holidays at the Pavillon de Mansefrom 11 April to 3 May
• Aumale Rally at the Apremont Polo Club 19 April 
• Race across Paris from 22 to 26 April
• Coye la Forêt Theatre Festival from 4 May to 26 May 

• Plant Days at the Château de Chantillyfrom 22 May to 24 May 
• Coups de cœur concerts in Chantilly from 23 to 24 May
• Museum Night 23 May
• Qatar Prix du Jockey Club 31 May
• Festival « Les Balades Photographiques de l’Oise » – Nature meets History from 1 June to 1 October
• Chantilly Triathlon 6 and 7 June
• Antiquity through books (15th-19th centuries) » exhibition at Château de Chantilly from 6 June to 4 October 
• From Naples to Chantilly » exhibition – The collections of Queen Caroline Murat at the Château de Chantilly from 6 June to 4 October
• Rose Days at the Domaine de Chaalis from 12 to 14 June
• Polo Nations Cup in Apremont from 12 to 27 June
• White picnic at the Château de Chantilly 13 June
• European Archaeology Days 13 and 14 June
• Diane Longines Prize 14 June

🌿 Summer

• Festival « Les Balades Photographiques de l’Oise » – Nature meets History from 1 June to 1 October
• Antiquity through books (15th-19th centuries) » exhibition at Château de Chantilly from 6 June to 4 October
• From Naples to Chantilly » exhibition – The collections of Queen Caroline Murat at the Château de Chantilly from 6 June to 4 October
• Gärten electro festival 20th June
• Music Festival 21 June
• Oh shopping 27 June
• White evening in Senlis 27 June 

• The Great Adventure of Chaalis from 4 July to 30 August
• Summer equestrian show « Un jour à Paris » at the Grandes Écuries de Chantilly from 11 July to 16 August
• Summer lizards in Senlis mid-July mid-August 
• La Scène au Jardin » festival in the Potager des Princes mid-July mid-September 
• Chantilly Classic from 9 to 12 July 
• Gaulish summer at Parc Astérix from mid-July to the end of August 
• Summer of the Arts in Chantilly 22 and 23 August 
• Better’Rave Festival end of August

🍂 Autumn

• French Open Polo from 3 to 20 September 
• Medieval festival at the Domaine de Chaalis from 5 to 6 September 
• Chantilly art and elegance Richard Mille13 September
• Kalendae, la ronde des heures » equestrian show from 17 September to 1 November 
• European Heritage Days from 19 to 20 September 

• Fear at Parc Astérix October and November
• Senlis Book Fair early October 
• Chantilly Autumn Plant Days from 9 to 11 October
• Coups de cœur concerts in Chantilly from 10 to 11 October
• Halloween at the destination from 17 October to 2 November
• Senlis leads the way 21 and 22 November

❄️ Winter

• Exhibition « The Pink Diamond from 17 October to 21 February
• Rare printed matter: treasures from the Cabinet des Livres » exhibition at the Château de Chantilly from 17 October to 21 February 
• Christmas at the Château de Chantilly mid-November to early January
• Christmas horse show at the Grandes Écuries de Chantilly from 28 November to 3 January

• Senlis Christmas market 1st weekend in December
• Lamorlaye on Ice early December
• Chantilly Christmas Market 2nd weekend in December 
• Christmas in Gouvieux mid-December
• Christmas in the Potager des Princes from 19 December to 3 January 
• Gallic Christmas at Parc Astérix from 19 December to 3 January