Saint-Jean Festival 2026 in Essarts-le-Roi (78): bonfire canceled, but the evening celebration goes ahead.

Due to the severe heatwave sweeping through the Yvelines department—already under red alert—the Saint-Jean bonfire at Essarts-le-Roi is canceled for this 2026 edition. The rest of the evening, however, will go ahead.

In Essarts-le-Roi, the Fête de la Saint-Jean takes the form of an open-to-all evening, organized around a grand bûcher that acts as the centerpiece of the celebrations. The allumage du feu at dusk remains the symbolic moment of the festival, traditionally signaling the transition to the summer season. Around this gathering, the commune and local associations offer a village-like atmosphere where residents can come together, chat and enjoy an outdoor evening.

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What’s on the menu? Concerts, music, DJ and a food-and-drink area with a guinguette vibe, centered around a barbecue and food trucks. And don’t miss the grand Saint-Jean bonfire, lit at dusk to drive away bad spirits from the coming harvest and to bring good luck for the year ahead.

What’s on the agenda for the 2026 Saint-Jean Festival in Essarts-le-Roi:

• Concerts
• DJ sets
• Barbecues
• Food trucks
• Bonfire

So, save the date for Saturday, June 27, 2026, starting at 6:30 PM, at the Gallot Stadium, near Essarts-le-Roi, in the Yvelines department!

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