What to do

During the holidays

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What to do during the summer holidays?

In summer, Dijon takes on a different pace. The days grow longer, the parks become playgrounds and people are happy to spend more time enjoying outdoor activities. It’s the perfect season to combine heritage, cycling, fine dining and moments of relaxation.

To cool off

Lake Kir and Dijon-Plage

Lake Kir is one of the iconic summer destinations in Dijon. Surrounding the lake, some thirty hectares of green spaces are perfect for picnics and walks, whilst Dijon-Plage offers a supervised beach with sun loungers and parasols during the season.

The water sports centre also offers the chance to try stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking or sailing to explore the lake in a different way. In the evenings, entertainment, concerts and open-air cinema feature in the summer programme; on 14 July, a spectacular fireworks display lights up the lake.

Municipal swimming pools

Municipal swimming pools offer another way to enjoy the cool water without leaving the city. The Carrousel swimming pool, in particular, has a large 50-metre outdoor pool, a four-lane water slide and a splash pad for children.

The Grésilles and Fontaine d’Oucheswimming pools offer a quieter atmosphere, ideal for swimming or a relaxing family outing.

For summer evenings

For a night out

Lovely evenings are the perfect excuse to make the most of the outdoors. In Dijon, the terraces and open-air cafés keep the summer atmosphere alive, whilst Dijon-Plage hosts a range of evening events, including concerts and open-air cinema screenings, depending on the programme.

The canal harbour is a prime example: with its houseboats, terraces and waterside atmosphere, it’s the perfect setting for a drink, dinner or simply a stroll at sunset.

To admire the sunsets

Beautiful evenings also offer the chance to enjoy unobstructed views and landscapes bathed in light. Certain vantage points around Dijon are particularly well suited to a stroll, an evening picnic or a moment of contemplation.

The Hauts de Talant are a fine example: they offer one of the most beautiful views of Dijon and the surrounding area, particularly as the sun sets.

To experience music

Golden Coast Festival

The Golden Coast Festival has become one of the highlights of late summer in Dijon. For its third edition, the Parc de la Combe à la Serpent hosted a programme dedicated to rap and hip-hop culture on 28, 29 and 30 August 2026.

Around fifty artists took to four stages, with headliners including Damso, PLK, Aya Nakamura and Macklemore. With concerts, food trucks and a festive atmosphere, the festival offers a vibrant way to round off the summer holidays in Burgundy.

See you next year for another edition!

Lalalib, back-to-school concert

The Lalalib 2026 back-to-school concert marked, as it does every year, the end of summer in Dijon in a friendly and festive atmosphere.

Now in its 22nd year, this free open-air event brought the public together in the heart of the City of the Dukes on 4 September 2026, featuring contemporary music, local artists, new discoveries and headliners. It’s a must-see event to kick off the new season, and we look forward to seeing you next year for another edition!

An explorer’s account

I spent a day at Lake Kir, swimming, paddleboarding and having a picnic in the shade. At the end of the day, I went up to the Hauts de Talant to watch the sunset over Dijon: it was magnificent.

Camille Durand