The 2026 Bastille Day firefighters’ ball in Montreuil (Seine-Saint-Denis) is canceled.

To celebrate National Day 2026, the town of Montreuil was slated to host the traditional firefighters' ball, for dancing all night long! Due to the heatwave, the event has been canceled.

Attention: due to the heatwave, the firefighters' balls in Paris and the inner suburbs have been cancelled.

Bastille Day 2026: Firefighters' balls canceled in Paris and the inner suburbs.
A tough blow for fans of the traditional firefighters’ balls. Because of the heatwave sweeping the Île-de-France region, the dances scheduled for July 13 and 14, 2026 in Paris and the inner suburbs have been canceled. An exceptional decision that highlights the tangible impact of extreme heat episodes on major public events. [Read more]

Every year on the 14 July, the whole of France hums with the celebrations, and for good reason: it marks the day of the National Holiday. The traditional festivities take place between 13 and 14 July with fireworks ringing out from coast to coast, concerts, republican picnics and also... popular dances including the famous firefighter balls.

In every corner of the Paris region, different communes organize their own events to celebrate the French National Holiday, allowing some to find a program close to home and others to take advantage of the opportunity to discover the Ile-de-France region.

In Seine-Saint-Denis (93), the city of Montreuil known for its vibe that’s at once popular, artistic and bobo, doesn’t miss this opportunity to party. Each year, this inner-ring suburb municipality offers its program of festivities for the National Day.

In the run-up to the celebrations, you can take advantage of the opportunity to take a break on one of the city's many terraces and wastelands, discover its lush parks, family-friendly spots and lively third-party venues.

Montreuil's 2026 Bastille Day program:

July 13, 2026: Firefighters’ Ball. Come dance at the Pasteur Avenue firehouse while admiring the city’s first responders. At 7 p.m., 11 Pasteur Avenue.

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