WARNING: due to the heatwave, the firefighters' balls have been canceled in Paris and the inner suburbs.
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]
Want to party for this July 14 in Paris? You’re in luck, because for the National Day festivities, the traditional lineup includes the Firefighters’ Balls. This festive tradition is said to have started after an impromptu gathering at the Montmartre Fire Station on July 14, 1937. Since then, the idea has spread like wildfire, and today the Firefighters’ Balls are an essential part of the National Day celebrations in France, alongside the fireworks and the military parades.
That’s how, in Paris, the Brigade des Sapeurs-Pompiers opens its doors to the public and invites everyone to party until dawn with DJ sets or live music. An opportunity to honor everyday heroes and celebrate the National Day in good cheer. So which Firefighters’ Balls can we expect this year in Paris? We’re sharing the locations of the fire stations where you can celebrate on July 14, 2026.
National Day 2026 in Paris: the firefighters’ ball at the Boursault fire station in the 17th arrondissement has been canceled.
The Boursault fire station firefighters’ ball will ultimately not take place this year: a decision made because of the heatwave. [Read more]
Paris Firefighters' Ball 2026: Bastille Day celebration canceled at the Blanche Fire Station in the 9th arrondissement.
Due to the heatwave, the firefighters' ball at the Blanche fire station in Paris's 9th arrondissement has been canceled. [Read more]
Fitz Group's Five Must-Visit Addresses to Celebrate Bastille Day
Sponsored - On Monday, July 13, Fitz Group marks Bastille Day with a set of complementary experiences across its five Paris venues, all centered around the iconic fireworks display. At Fitz Group locations, you can make this special evening your own in multiple ways—dining, a DJ set, cocktails, and terrace moments. [Read more]
Bastille Day 2026: blue-white-red ball at Freedj in the Marais
Le Freedj pulls out flags, turntables and high heels for its Bal Bleu Blanc Rouge. DJ sets, drag shows and Pride spirit set the rhythm for this open-air party on July 13, 2026 in the Marais. [Read more]
Firefighters' Ball 2026: Celebrate Bastille Day at the Dauphine Fire Station in the 16th arrondissement
Among all the festivities planned to celebrate National Day, the firefighters' ball stands out as a night not to be missed. For the occasion, the Dauphine Fire Station, located at 8 Rue Mesnil, invites everyone to dance the night away from July 13 to July 14, 2026. [Read more]
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Bastille Day 2026: Firefighters' balls canceled in Paris and the inner suburbs.
