National Day 2026: the Paris Concert on the Champ de Mars rescheduled to July 13.

To close the National Day in style, the Orchestre National de France, the Maîtrise, and the Radio France Chorus organise every year a grand symphonic concert at the Champ de Mars, facing the Eiffel Tower. Because the fireworks are being launched this year—exceptionally the day before—this free concert is also moved to Monday, July 13, 2026. Stay tuned to discover the musical program of the now-iconic "Concert de Paris," edition 2026.

Following the success of recent years, Paris again hosts a splendid and grand concert symphonique on the occasion of the Fête nationale. As every summer, this grand événement musical invites music lovers to what promises to be an exceptional evening. Usually held on July 14, this Paris 2026 grand concert has been moved to Monday, July 13, due to the fireworks display held the night before.

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On July 13, 2026, the so-called "Concert of Paris" will once again fill the Champs-de-Mars lawn for a new, 13th edition. As Radio France notes on its website, entry to the concert is free and without reservation. However, arrivals at the Champ-de-Mars are advised to come well in advance. "Security checks are expected at the park gates" and "some metro stations will be closed that day", the notice indicates.

On the program side, this grand symphonic concert is once again led by the Orchestre national de France, the Chœur de Radio France and the Maîtrise de Radio France. The Orchestre National de France, the Maîtrise and the Chœur de Radio France, not forgetting the world’s leading international soloists invited especially for the occasion, are sure to make this musical moment unforgettable, before they belt out a vibrant Marseillaise.

So, after Aida Garifullina, Julie Fuchs, Bruno de Sá, Dom La Nena and Gautier Capuçon last year, who will have the honor of stepping onto this temporary stage set for July 13, 2026 at the Champ-de-Mars? For now, the lineup has not yet been announced. Stay tuned to soon discover the slated artists and the musical program for this 2026 edition of the "Concert de Paris".

Organized once again by Radio France, France Télévisions and the City of Paris, this grand concert is also to be watched live starting at 9 p.m. on France 2 and France Inter.