On July 14, 2026, Hauts-de-France will light up in honor of National Day. Cities such as Lille, Amiens and Boulogne-sur-Mer will come alive with popular balls, free concerts and fireworks displays. Here’s a roundup of events you can’t miss.
Tuesday, July 14th is National Day celebration time! Below you’ll find our selection of the most beautiful fireworks displays and an interactive map so you don’t miss any events near you.
- Souls-les-Mines : Keen’V concert, tribute to Indochina and “Little Culottes”, open-air cinema and fireworks.
- Saint-Amand-les-Hauts : Open-air concert by Christophe Maheu in the Abbey Tower gardens, followed by fireworks.
- Boulogne-sur-Mer : Musical entertainment from 21:00. at the San Martin Promenade, followed by a fireworks display at 11 p.m. from the cliff.
- Portal : Crème French concert and fireworks from 20:30. until 23:00
- Vimereu : DJ night and fireworks at 23:00. on the seawall.
- Lens : A Fireman’s Ball and fireworks display are planned, along with live entertainment and a refreshment bar run by the Firemen’s Association.
- Fere-en-Tardenois : Big dance evening and torchlight procession with C-Bullets and firefighters (from 22:30). Fireworks will take place at 11:00 p.m.
- appearance : Torchlight procession with the groups “Les Sourissimos” and “Les Angel’s” from Vassigny and a large fireworks display at 23:00.
- Chateau Thierry : Concerts from 20:00. and fireworks at 11:45 p.m., followed by a dance party.
- Beauvais : popular ball in the park of Marcel Dassault, large fireworks display and firemen’s ball.
- Margny-les-Compiegne : Republican banquet and music program, fireworks from 22:30. and 23:00.
- Compiegne : Musical entertainment, procession and fireworks.
The prefectures of Oise and Aisne have decided to limit the display of fireworks on Saturday 13 July and Sunday 14 July 2026. Drought, vegetation and soils are particularly dry, increasing the risk of fire.
- Star : French eatery Foodtruck and DJ Aurélien, torchlight procession led by the municipal orchestra, fireworks and concert by Colonel Reyel.
- Saint-Valery-sur-Somme : Torchlight procession with fire battery, fanfare and popular ball.
- Fort-Mahon-Plage : Fireworks on the beach after dark, around 10:30 p.m.
Due to high temperatures, some fireworks displays may be cancelled. Contact City Hall to find out more.
Congratulations to everyone on the National Day!