Bastille Day: Fireworks on July 13 and 14, 2026 in Paris and Île-de-France

Every year, France celebrates its National Day on July 14. A date that commemorates the storming of the Bastille as well as the French Revolution. The day is traditionally marked by familiar customs, including a powerful military parade along the Champs-Élysées and fireworks lighting up skies from coast to coast, with a notable display in the Paris region where spectators can enjoy a spectacular pyrotechnic show near the Eiffel Tower.

Want to know the schedule near you? We’ve scoured the town halls to uncover the planned celebrations. We’re unveiling the best spots to watch the fireworks in Île-de-France. Whether in Paris, in Essonne, in the Yvelines, in Seine-et-Marne, in Seine-Saint-Denis, in the Hauts-de-Seine, in the Val-d’Oise or in the Val-de-Marne, discover the top picks waiting for you on July 13 and 14, 2026.

And stay ready: these guides are updated as announcements roll in, so you won’t miss a thing about the National Day 2026 program in Île-de-France. We recommend bookmarking the pages that matter to your department and checking them regularly to stay on top of the latest news.

ATTENTION: This guide is updated as new discoveries and announcements are made.

Fireworks on July 13 and 14, 2026 by department:

Paris 2026 fireworks over the Eiffel Tower, our photos and video
The July 13, 2026 fireworks lit up the Eiffel Tower with 1,600 drones and twelve sequences, set to a playlist spanning Queen to Debussy. We were there: explore our photo gallery and video of this extraordinary spectacle. [Read more]

Bastille Day fireworks 2026 in Seine-et-Marne: the essentials and what’s changing
The July 14, 2026 fireworks in Seine-et-Marne are now banned by prefectural decree, with exceptions, in the heatwave and amid fire risk. We take stock of what changes and which festivities remain on the program in the department (77). [Read more]

Fireworks on July 13 and 14, 2026 in Yvelines (78): the department’s schedule without fireworks.
Fireworks scheduled for July 13 and 14, 2026 in Yvelines (78) have been banned by a prefectural decree, the same as festive fires, amid a heatwave and risk of fire. We take stock of the department’s program without fireworks and of the events that are still going ahead. [Read more]

Fireworks for July 13 and 14, 2026 in Essonne: all canceled
All fireworks planned for July 13 and 14, 2026 in Essonne (91) have been canceled. The prefecture has banned any pyrotechnic display in the department until July 15 due to an exceptionally high fire risk, a decision that upends Bastille Day. [Read more]

Fireworks on July 13 and 14, 2026 in Hauts-de-Seine (92): a town-by-town program
July 14 is France’s National Day. Looking for a great plan in Hauts-de-Seine to catch the traditional fireworks? Check out the local program for July 13 and 14, 2026 in the 92 department. [Read more]

Fireworks for Bastille Day 2026 in Seine-Saint-Denis (93): the program
La Fête Nationale is celebrated every year in France on July 14. To mark the occasion, fireworks light up towns across the country. Curious about what’s in store in the 93? Here’s the fireworks schedule in Seine-Saint-Denis for July 13 and 14, 2026. The department is putting on a show! [Read more]

Fireworks on July 13 and 14, 2026 in Val-de-Marne (94) for Bastille Day
In Île-de-France, Val-de-Marne marks Bastille Day! On July 13 and 14, 2026, we’ll come together to enjoy the traditional fireworks displays held in the towns across the 94. [Read more]

Fireworks on July 13 and 14, 2026 in Val d'Oise (95): the latest news and alternatives
The fireworks planned for July 13 and 14, 2026 in Val-d'Oise (95) are now restricted by a prefectural decree banning displays amid a heatwave and fire risk. Here’s a rundown of the department’s program without fireworks and the festivities that are staying on track. [Read more]

Don't forget that many activities are organized in Ile-de-France this National Holiday. Looking for a good family plan? Check out our top family programs for July 14th.

And what about dancing?

National Day: Firefighters’ Ball and community dances on July 13 and 14, 2026 in Paris and Île-de-France
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]