Saint John's Day Festival 2026: fireworks display and torchlit vigil in Neuilly-sur-Marne — CANCELLED

Following a prefectural order banning gatherings, Neuilly-sur-Marne’s Saint-Jean 2026 festival has ultimately been canceled.

This Saturday, June 27, 2026, Neuilly-sur-Marne invites you on a journey through time, a return to the era of knights and other fortified castles, on the occasion of Saint John, a emblematic medieval festival of the town.

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For the occasion, a rich program awaits both kids and grown-ups with family activities, demonstrations of béhourd (a medieval combat sport in traditional medieval attire), a torch-lit vigil and, above all, an atmosphere worthy of the great fairs of yesteryear... Also, don't miss the centerpiece of this big gathering: a spectacular pyrotechnic display followed by the traditional Saint John bonfire.

What’s on for the Saint-Jean Festival 2026:

• Torch-lit vigil
• Demonstrations of béhoud (a traditional martial art)
• Pyrotechnic show followed by the Saint-Jean bonfire
• Food stalls and a drinks bar

So, to soak up this unique atmosphere in Neuilly-sur-Marne and dive into the heart of this great traditional festival, head to Place Stalingrad, from 6:00 PM to midnight on Saturday, June 27, 2026!

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