This year, drones are taking center stage across the region, and current events are giving them their moment in the sun. In response to drought and the fire risk, several Île-de-France prefectures have banned or limited fireworks, such as in the Essonne (91), where they are prohibited from July 7 to July 15, or in Seine-et-Marne (77) in certain high-risk zones. As a result, many towns are cancelling their pyrotechnic displays (see our list of fireworks canceled in Île-de-France). Without sparks or embers, light ballet performances have become an appealing alternative, sometimes on their own and sometimes in conjunction with a fireworks show that remains. From Seine-et-Marne to the Seine-Saint-Denis (93), and even at the Champ de Mars in Paris, they pace the evenings of the July 13 and 14, 2026. For a complete picture, see also our guide to the July 13 and 14, 2026 fireworks in Île-de-France.
The phenomenon captivates as much with its visual magic as with its versatility. When they aren’t replacing the fireworks, drones often elevate the show: as at the Château de Versailles, at Parc Astérix, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower (where 1600 drones accompany the twelve pyrotechnic tableaux on July 13) or at Disneyland Paris, whose July 14 show is indeed planned, even though its pyrotechnic portion remains subject to a prefectural decree in Seine-et-Marne. Elsewhere, some municipalities go all in on these luminous swarms, as with Carré Sénart, which has entrusted its aerial creation to Groupe F. Fire department balls, republic picnics, and banquets often accompany the festivities: here is our pick, town by town.
National Day 2026 at the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte: a drone show and a candlelit evening
France’s National Day will be celebrated on Monday evening, July 13, 2026, at the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte. The program features a special Candlelit Evening, with a blue, white or red dress code—here’s everything you need to know. [Read more]
Le Carré Sénart reimagines Bastille Day evening with a brand-new sky show.
Le Carré Sénart is getting ready for a Bastille Day like no other on July 14, 2026. To mark France’s National Day, the heart of Grand Paris Sud will host an aerial production by Groupe F, the company behind several Bastille Day performances at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. [Read more]
July 13, 2026 fireworks in Paris: program unveiled with 1,600 drones
The Paris fireworks for Bastille Day 2026 are unusually brought forward to July 13, still staged from the Eiffel Tower and the Champ de Mars. A concert, twelve pyrotechnic sequences and drone-light shows will animate this free evening, in tribute to the victims of Nice. [Read more]
Here’s the Bastille Day program for 2026 in Pontault-Combault (77)!
National Day celebrations are also taking place in Pontault-Combault! The town in Seine-et-Marne invites you to a drone show as well as a firefighters' ball on July 13, 2026. [Read more]
Drone show and republican picnic in Villeparisis (77) for Bastille Day 2026
The town of Villeparisis in Seine-et-Marne (77) is staging a large Republican picnic and a drone show to celebrate Bastille Day in true style on July 13, 2026. [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]
Parc Astérix Summer 2026: new drone-and-fire show, Egypt-themed zone and water attractions
Parc Astérix reveals for summer 2026 an unprecedented nighttime show blending drones, water jets, projections and fireworks, to be unveiled from July 11, a completely redesigned Egypt zone, and water-based attractions designed to withstand the heat, running until August 30, 2026. [Read more]
July 14: Fireworks at the Palace of Versailles, National Day 2026 at the Grandes Eaux Nocturnes
Le Château de Versailles invites us to celebrate Bastille Day once more this year, this time paired with the Grandes Eaux Nocturnes, scheduled for July 14, 2026. On the agenda: a poetic stroll through the historic gardens, punctuated by a stunning fireworks finale! [Read more]
Great show and a happy July 14 to everyone!
Dates and Opening Time
From July 13, 2026 to July 14, 2026
Location
Paris and the Île-de-France region
Paris
75 Paris
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