Fête du Timbre 2026 puts the spotlight on animation and street art at Musée de la Poste and in Essonne

Street art and philately meet in Paris and Île-de-France. The Fête du Timbre 2026 celebrates “street art” with events, workshops and tours at the Musée de La Poste and in Essonne.

Street art, workshops and collections: what’s coming up?

Planned for spring 2026, the Fête du Timbre 2026 will bring together the curious, families and collectors. The event promises to be urban, creative and focused on exchanges between artists and the public.

The program will feature an educational encounter between street art and postal heritage. In addition, there will be a range of convivial events combining introductions, demonstrations and highlights for young and old alike.

The Musée de La Poste and several Essonne are preparing a “street arts” theme. As a result, the Fête du Timbre 2026 promises a weekend where the stamp opens up to the city and its creative gestures.

“The stamp remains a popular creative medium, open to the city.

Musée de La Poste: behind-the-scenes activities and urban artworks

In the heart of Paris, the museum is planning short, accessible formats, adapted to families. For example, the Fête du Timbre 2026 will feature guided tours, introductory workshops and mediation sessions based around flagship pieces.

Focus on graphic design will bring together frescoes, posters and stamps. Visitors will also be able to follow themed routes to discover the links between streets, letters and postal iconography.

• Theme: Street art, Street art
• Locations: Musée de La Poste and towns in Essonne
• Issue 2026: special block, 1 stamp, €3.10 Green Letter
• Activities: workshops, demonstrations, meetings
• Public: families, the curious, schools

In Essonne: murals, stamps and encounters

Several sites in Essonne will host local events, designed in conjunction with local associations. In addition, the Fête du Timbre 2026 will take the form of participatory walks, workshops and exhibitions.

La Poste will launch a 2026 philatelic souvenir sheet entitled “Arts de la rue, Street Art”. Comprising a block of 1 stamp, priced at €3.10 lettre verte, it will feature an urban motif.

Time is also set aside for exchanges with artists and philatelic volunteers. In short, these user-friendly formats will help you understand how an image becomes a circulated stamp.

An event designed for families and schoolchildren

Active mediation will encourage hands-on experience, curiosity and simple creation. In this way, the 2026 Stamp Festival will serve as a bridge between postal history and street art.

Parents and teachers can plan a short outing, with a clear objective for each workshop. As a result, everyone will leave with a concrete understanding of techniques and the production chain.

Practical information and tips for enjoying the events

Details of times and locations will be confirmed by the organizers. So be sure to check for program updates the day before your visit.

The events advertised are often free or subject to reservation, depending on the site. On the other hand, the Fête du Timbre 2026 may include limited slots, so plan to arrive a little early.

Access by metro, bus or RER recommended to avoid parking constraints. Many workshops now last less than an hour, so you can put together a flexible itinerary to suit your own pace.

• Fête du Timbre 2026