Want to rediscover the Palace of Versailles like you’ve never seen it before? France Télévisions is preparing a special program for the European Heritage Days. To be broadcast on Saturday, September 5, 2026 in prime time on France 2, this TV night "Versailles en fête" will turn the iconic château in Île-de-France into a living stage.
Starting at 9 p.m., viewers will be whisked behind the scenes of this global icon, from the legendary Galerie des Glaces to the Chapelle Royale, via the gardens designed by Le Nôtre at Grand Trianon... These emblematic sites of the château will host musical performances, newly conceived stagings, as well as encounters.
This evening, blending heritage, music and contemporary creation—with anecdotes, historical revelations and surprising discoveries—will be hosted by Stéphane Bern.
For the occasion, a host of artists will perform within the grounds of the Château de Versailles, giving viewers a fresh perspective on the iconic monument. Zazie, Claudio Capéo, Soprano, Christophe Willem, Benjamin Biolay, David Hallyday, and Monroe are among those announced. The lineup also features the troupe of the Roi Soleil, Emmanuel Moire, Louis Delort, Grand Corps Malade, as well as Hélène Ségara and the mezzo-soprano Marine Chagnon.
France Télévisions also confirms the presence of the Orchestra of the Royal Opera of Versailles, conducted by Victor Jacob, "with performances crafted especially for this exceptional setting". Finally, a fireworks display will light up the skies over Versailles and thus "bring this grand heritage festival to a close". So join us on September 5, 2026 at 9:10 p.m. on France 2 and on france.tv to follow this one-off evening "Versailles in Celebration".
