Every year, France's national holiday attracts huge crowds. And with good reason, this public holiday is marked by traditional celebrations including firemen's balls, military parades and fireworks displays all over the country. In the Île-de-France region, the most iconic of these pyrotechnic shows awaits you in Paris, and with good reason: the fireworks are fired from the Eiffel Tower, no less!
Why is July 14th a national holiday in France? Origins and history of the national holiday
Every July 14, France celebrates its national holiday! But do you remember exactly what happened in France on July 14, 1789? And do you know how long July 14 has been a public holiday in France? We tell you. [Read more]
What great outing ideas await you for the 2026 National Day in Île-de-France? Discover the schedule of events planned in the Paris region! [Read more]
Looking for a night out on July 12, 13 and 14, 2026 in Paris and Île-de-France? Discover the popular dances and firefighters’ balls waiting for you for the National Holiday, a chance to enjoy before or after the fireworks and dance the night away. Let’s party! [Read more]
But did you know that in the suburbs, towns also throw their own celebrations? This time, we invite you to cross to the other side of the ring road to discover fireworks within easy reach by metro or a short RER ride around Paris. It’s a chance to explore these Île-de-France towns and take the opportunity to visit the great spots they have. And that’s how you score two wins in one trip! Especially since these magical shows are often paired with community dances, concerts, or even DJ sets to dance the night away.
And above all, stay tuned: this guide is updated as we make announcements and discoveries. To make sure you don't miss out on any of the Fête Nationale fireworks in the Paris region, we recommend you keep this guide safe and consult it regularly before the big day!
A two-day, XXL program for Bastille Day 2026 in Maisons-Alfort (94)
Val-de-Marne (94) also marks National Day 2026. In Maisons-Alfort, a lively two-day program awaits on July 13 and 14, 2026: a public dance, a kids’ fair, and the traditional fireworks display! [Read more]
National Day 2026 in Courbevoie (Hauts-de-Seine): July 14 festivities canceled, fireworks still going ahead.
The city of Courbevoie invites families to celebrate Bastille Day with a fireworks display, a community ball, and a host of hands-on workshops to enjoy over two days, July 13 and 14. While the prospect of catching an aerial parade on the 14th remains at Parc Nelson Mandela, all other activities have been canceled. [Read more]
July 13 in Clichy (92): Fireworks for Bastille Day
The city of Clichy, in the Hauts-de-Seine department, invites you to celebrate Bastille Day on July 13, 2026, with its traditional fireworks along the riverfront. The firefighters’ ball has been canceled. [Read more]
July 14 in Romainville: a community dance and a sound-and-light show for National Day 2026
In Romainville, the 2026 National Day celebrations kick off on July 13 with an evening that blends a sound-and-light show, a popular dance, and activities across Seine-Saint-Denis. [Read more]
What’s planned for Bastille Day 2026 in Rueil-Malmaison (92)?
Fireworks and music set the tone for Bastille Day celebrations in Rueil-Malmaison. The festivities await you on July 13, 2026. The firefighters' ball, however, has been canceled! [Read more]
A packed agenda for National Day 2026 in Kremlin-Bicêtre (94)
Kremlin-Bicêtre marks National Day 2026 with a festive program on July 14, 2026, featuring a picnic, live music, and a fireworks display! [Read more]
Two events in Gournay-sur-Marne (93) for Bastille Day: a fireworks display and a community dance!
On July 13, 2026, gear up to celebrate France’s National Day 2026 in the Gournay-sur-Marne area (93), with a large communal ball and a dazzling fireworks display planned for the occasion. [Read more]
A top‑quality program for National Day 2026 in Issy-les-Moulineaux (92)
The city of Issy-les-Moulineaux (92) celebrates National Day 2026 in style on July 13, 2026, with a torch-lit procession followed by a fireworks display and the traditional firefighters’ ball and a community dance. [Read more]
July 13 in Fontenay-aux-Roses (92): a popular music-filled dance party for Bastille Day
On the evening of July 13, 2026, the town of Fontenay-aux-Roses in the Hauts-de-Seine department is gearing up to celebrate Bastille Day with music at a community dance, featuring a concert and a DJ set. [Read more]
National Day 2026 in La Courneuve (93) with a spectacular fireworks display
For Bastille Day 2026, La Courneuve (93) invites you to join us on July 13, 2026 to admire the traditional fireworks display! [Read more]
A fireworks display planned for National Day 2026 in Bagnolet (93)
What’s on the National Day program for 2026 in Bagnolet? This inner-ring commune in Seine-Saint-Denis (93) has planned a fireworks display. Ready for the show? [Read more]
A stunning fireworks display in Nanterre (92) for National Day 2026
The city of Nanterre in the Hauts-de-Seine department (92) is set to dazzle you with its traditional Bastille Day fireworks display, to be enjoyed on July 14, 2026. [Read more]
A competition lineup in Épinay-sur-Seine (93) for Bastille Day 2026
For Bastille Day 2026, the town of Épinay-sur-Seine (93) has planned not only a fireworks display but also a popular dance and a grand Republican banquet, on July 13, 2026! A full lineup to enjoy the festivities in Seine-Saint-Denis. [Read more]
Fireworks and a symphonic concert? It’s in Tremblay-en-France (93) for Bastille Day!
The town of Tremblay-en-France (93) will host its traditional Bastille Day fireworks for 2026 at Parc du Château Bleu in the Vieux-Village, on July 13, 2026, preceded by a symphonic concert. [Read more]
Discover the Bastille Day schedule for 2026 in Stains (93)
On the occasion of the 2026 National Day celebrations, the town of Stains is hosting a special evening culminating in a spectacular fireworks display on July 13, 2026. [Read more]
A lively community dance hosted by FIP Radio in Saint-Ouen (93) for Bastille Day 2026.
Want to get in the mood for National Day 2026? Head to Saint-Ouen (93), just outside Paris, on July 13, 2026, for a lively community dance hosted by FIP Radio. [Read more]
A spectacular fireworks display planned for National Day 2026 in Saint-Denis (93).
The city of Saint-Denis (93) unveils a superb program for Bastille Day 2026. Join us on July 14, 2026 to enjoy a spectacular fireworks display! [Read more]
Fireworks, a community dance and a picnic for Bastille Day 2026 in Pantin (93)
In Seine-Saint-Denis (93), the town of Pantin is also celebrating National Day 2026! On the menu for this year’s July 14 celebrations: a picnic, a community dance, and of course fireworks! [Read more]
Fireworks and a community dance in Gentilly (94) for Bastille Day 2026
Want to party in Val-de-Marne (94)? Head to Gentilly, where organizers have lined up a fireworks show and a community dance for Bastille Day 2026, on July 13. [Read more]
It's going to be a lively National Day 2026 in Fontenay-sous-Bois (94).
The town of Fontenay-sous-Bois (94) is staging a popular dance for Bastille Day 2026, on July 13. [Read more]
A busy program for Bastille Day 2026 in Nogent-sur-Marne (Val-de-Marne, 94)
For Bastille Day 2026, Nogent-sur-Marne invites you to join us on July 13 at the marina for the traditional fireworks display, concerts and a community dance! [Read more]
What is the Bastille Day schedule for 2026 in Choisy-le-Roi (94)?
Choisy-le-Roi plans, once again, to put on a lovely fireworks display for Bastille Day. On July 13, 2026, the town in Val-de-Marne (94) invites residents to the banks of the Seine to share in this festive and convivial moment. [Read more]
A stunning fireworks display planned for Bastille Day 2026 in Villepinte (93)
Do you live in Villepinte (93) and plan to celebrate Bastille Day 2026? Head to the Esplanade du Bel Air on July 13 to enjoy a spectacular fireworks display! [Read more]
Bastille Day 2026 in Ivry-sur-Seine (Val-de-Marne): Fireworks and a public dance on July 13, 2026
In Ivry-sur-Seine, Bastille Day 2026 festivities will take place on July 13, 2026, featuring a fireworks display and a community dance on the program! [Read more]
National Day 2026 in Bobigny (93): a dance party and fireworks on Monday, July 13.
As Bastille Day festivities get underway, the city of Bobigny invites you to its fireworks display the eve of National Day, Monday, July 13, 2026, at dusk, at Parc de La Bergère in Seine-Saint-Denis. Here's the program! [Read more]
National Day 2026 on July 14: a dance night, guinguette vibe and fireworks in Gagny (92)
Gagny marks Bastille Day on Monday, July 13, 2026, with a packed program in Seine-Saint-Denis: an official ceremony, a guinguette, a dance party and fireworks in the heart of the town! [Read more]
National Day 2026 on July 14: concert, dance and fireworks in Le Plessis-Robinson (92) on July 13.
The town of Plessis-Robinson is celebrating Bastille Day on July 14.
This year, the Hauts-de-Seine city invites you to gather at Jardin de Robinson on Monday, July 13, 2026, for a program featuring a concert and the traditional fireworks display.
A wonderful moment to share with your loved ones. [Read more]
Bastille Day 2026 in Sceaux (92): dance at the town’s public ball on Monday, July 13
For Bastille Day, head to the Jardin de la Ménagerie in Sceaux for a big, festive, community-style dance party right next to the city park, this Monday, July 13, 2026. From 8 p.m. to midnight, it’s family-friendly fun for everyone or a great night out with friends! Here’s the program. [Read more]
National Day 2026 on July 14: water show, torch-lit descent and fireworks in Puteaux (92) on July 13.
In Puteaux, National Day celebrations begin the eve. On Monday, July 13, 2026, the Hauts-de-Seine municipality invites the public to a festive evening, featuring a host of activities and a fireworks display fired from the riverbanks. [Read more]
Bastille Day on July 14, 2026 in Châtenay-Malabry (92): a festive day and fireworks display
The town of Châtenay-Malabry in Hauts-de-Seine marks Bastille Day on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, with a lively lineup of events, followed by the traditional fireworks display. Here’s the schedule. [Read more]
July 14, 2026 in Pavillons-sous-Bois: fireworks, a community dance and other activities
In Pavillons-sous-Bois, Bastille Day 2026 will be celebrated on July 13 with a community dance, a range of activities and the traditional fireworks display. [Read more]
Fireworks display in Montfermeil for Bastille Day 2026, with a community dance at Jousseaume Park
On July 14, 2026, Montfermeil will celebrate Bastille Day with a fireworks display, a community dance, and a variety of activities at Jousseaume Park. [Read more]
Fireworks display in Bondy for July 14, 2026 featuring concerts and DJ sets
July 14, 2026, in Bondy, is shaping up to be a lively National Day celebration, with concerts, DJ sets and a fireworks display. [Read more]
Light-and-sound show in Rosny-sous-Bois for July 14, 2026, featuring a DJ set and no fireworks.
On July 13, 2026 in Rosny-sous-Bois, Bastille Day takes on the glow of a light show, with a sound-and-light display at the Town Hall and a DJ set, fireworks left out for this year. [Read more]
Fête nationale 2026 à La Défense : banquet, street party et une vue sur la parade aérienne le 14 juillet
For Bastille Day, the La Défense esplanade turns into a giant guinguette, celebrating July 14, 2026 and the tricolor spirit with a lively dance, a grand banquet and a superb view of the aerial parade! [Read more]
Discover the Bastille Day 2026 program in Champigny-sur-Marne (94)
The city of Champigny-sur-Marne invites you to watch its fireworks display on July 13, 2026, for Bastille Day. Rendezvous at Parc du Plateau for a community dance and a dazzling pyrotechnic show! [Read more]
What are the plans for Bastille Day 2026 in Levallois-Perret (92)?
For Bastille Day 2026, the city of Levallois-Perret invites you to its fireworks display and its firefighters’ ball on July 13. Discover the festivities on offer in this commune perched on the inner ring of the Paris suburbs in Hauts-de-Seine (92). [Read more]
Concert and fireworks for Bastille Day 2026 in Colombes (92)
The city of Colombes, in the Hauts-de-Seine department (92), celebrates National Day 2026 with a spectacular fireworks show on July 14, 2026, and a concert. [Read more]
Discover the 2026 Bastille Day program in Pré-Saint-Gervais (93)
For Bastille Day 2026, Pré-Saint-Gervais (93) has lined up a high-quality program, blending concerts and a light show, on July 13, 2026. [Read more]
The 2026 Bastille Day schedule for Villejuif (94)
Villejuif (94) invites you to watch its Bastille Day fireworks on July 13, 2026! The rendezvous is at the Parc départemental des Hautes-Bruyères for an evening of live music, with food and drinks available on site. [Read more]
Fireworks and a public dance in Montrouge (92) for National Day 2026
The city of Montrouge in the Hauts-de-Seine (92) is celebrating National Day 2026. Join us on July 13, 2025 to experience it to the rhythm of a fireworks display and a community dance party! [Read more]
Discover what's on in Gennevilliers (92) for National Day 2026
For National Day 2026, the city of Gennevilliers in the Hauts-de-Seine (92) is hosting a community dance on July 13, 2026. [Read more]
What are the plans for Bastille Day 2026 in Le Perreux-sur-Marne (94)?
Le Perreux-sur-Marne is the perfect place to party! On July 13, 2026, celebrate the national holiday with a fireworks display open to everyone, plus a community dance and a lantern-lit parade for the whole family. [Read more]
Fireworks and a public dance on the agenda for National Day 2026 in Cachan (94)
The town of Cachan is hosting its traditional Bastille Day fireworks for National Day on July 14, 2026, followed by a community dance. [Read more]
Here’s the program for the 2026 National Day celebrations in Malakoff (92)!
This year, the town of Malakoff celebrates Bastille Day on July 13, 2026 with the traditional fireworks, a public dance, and concerts including a Vendredi sur Mer concert! [Read more]
The full schedule for Bastille Day 2026 in Saint-Cloud (92)
On the outskirts of Paris, the town of Saint-Cloud is also celebrating Bastille Day! For National Day 2026, the program features a public dance and a family picnic. [Read more]
Discover the 2026 National Day program in Vanves (92)
The Hauts-de-Seine region is in festive mood! To properly celebrate Bastille Day, the town of Vanves unveils a festive program featuring a children's ball, a dance night and a grand fireworks display on July 13, 2026. A sure-fire delight for families! [Read more]
What is the 2026 Bastille Day program in L'Haÿ-les-Roses (94)?
For National Day 2026 in L'Haÿ-les-Roses, a festive program awaits you on July 13, 2026! On the menu: games for kids, inflatable structures, an outdoor cinema, a popular dance, and a fireworks display. [Read more]
What’s planned for National Day 2026 in Noisy-le-Sec (93)?
For Bastille Day 2026, the city of Noisy-le-Sec in Seine-Saint-Denis (93) will stage a drone show on July 13, 2026, followed by a community dance after a republican banquet. [Read more]
Discover the 2026 Bastille Day program in Alfortville (94)
Alfortville, in Val-de-Marne (94), invites you to take part in the National Day celebrations on July 13, 2026. Experience a spectacular fireworks display followed by a wildly energetic public dance party that lasts well into the night! [Read more]
A strong lineup in Vitry-sur-Seine (94) for Bastille Day 2026
In Vitry-sur-Seine (94), the National Day is celebrated in grand style with a stunning fireworks display and a devilishly lively community dance, on July 14, 2026. [Read more]
Fireworks and a public dance in Asnières-sur-Seine (92) for National Day 2026
Celebrate France's National Day 2026 in Asnières-sur-Seine (92) with an upbeat evening and a fireworks display to be enjoyed on Sunday, July 13, 2026. Meet at Parc Robinson to take in this festive, free evening! [Read more]
National Day celebrations in Charenton (94): Fireworks along the Marne banks on July 14, 2026
To celebrate Bastille Day in style, Charenton invites you to enjoy a spectacular fireworks display on the banks of the Marne, in conjunction with Maisons-Alfort and Saint Maurice. Join us on July 14 for a pyrotechnic show over the river. [Read more]
National Day 2026 in Thiais (94): a musical fireworks display set for July 14
The town of Thiais is organizing festivities for Bastille Day: on the agenda, a music-filled fireworks display to be launched on the evening of July 14, 2026. [Read more]
Fête Nationale 2026 à Clamart (92) : fireworks over the lake and a public dance on July 14, 2026
Bastille Day celebrations take place in Clamart on July 14, 2026. The lineup features a lively, crowd-pleasing dance and a fireworks display over the lake. [Read more]
The city of Versailles celebrates National Day with a firefighters’ ball on July 13.
Among the highlights of Versailles' 2026 Bastille Day celebrations is the traditional Firefighters' Ball, which will run on July 13th until 3 a.m. [Read more]
Why is July 14th a national holiday in France? Origins and history of the national holiday
National Day 2026: What to do in Paris and Île-de-France on July 13–14, 2026?
National Day: Firefighters’ Ball and community dances on July 13 and 14, 2026 in Paris and Île-de-France
