D-Day Festival Normandy
Celebrate the regained freedom on the D-Day landing beaches
About D-Day Festival
Created in 2007, the D-Day Festival Normandy annually celebrates in June the anniversary of the Allied landings of June 6, 1944. For two to three weeks, the festival offers a program of nearly 100 popular, cultural, and festive events along the D-Day landing beaches: official ceremonies, historical reenactments, vintage vehicle parades, concerts, dances, fireworks, and exhibitions. Coordinated by the coastal tourist offices, the D-Day Festival is largely free and open to all.
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Celebrating Regained Freedom
Since 2007, the D-Day Festival Normandy has offered a program of festive events every June to mark the anniversary of the Allied landings of June 6, 1944. The festival spans nearly two to three weeks, from late May to mid-June, along the entire D-Day coastline, from Pegasus Bridge to Sainte-Mère-Église, including the five historic beaches: Utah Beach, Omaha Beach, Gold Beach, Juno Beach, and Sword Beach.
A Rich and Varied Program
The D-Day Festival offers nearly 100 events that are popular, cultural, and festive: official commemoration ceremonies, historical reenactments, parades of vintage military and civilian vehicles, parachute jumps, concerts, swing dances, fireworks, exhibitions, open-air film screenings, guided tours in the footsteps of the Allies, and book fairs. Most events are free and open to all.
The 80th Anniversary in 2024
The 2024 edition marked the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, with an exceptional program from June 1st to 16th. The official international ceremony was held on June 6, 2024, on Omaha Beach, in the presence of heads of state, veterans, and official personalities. This historic edition attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world.
A Festival Coordinated by Tourist Offices
The D-Day Festival Normandy is coordinated by the tourist offices of the D-Day and Battle of Normandy coastline, with the support of Caen la mer Tourisme, the Normandy Region, and local authorities. Each tourist office contributes to the programming with events tailored to its area.
D-Day Festival — edition 2026
The D-Day Festival Normandy 2026 will celebrate the 82nd anniversary of the D-Day landings in June 2026. A large parade of 150 military and civilian vehicles is planned for June 5th, from Sword Beach to Gold Beach, passing through Juno Beach.
D-Day Festival 2026 — 82nd Anniversary
The D-Day Festival Normandy 2026 will celebrate the 82nd anniversary of the Allied landings in June 2026. Among the events already announced, a large parade of 150 military and civilian vehicles is scheduled for Friday, June 5th, in the early evening, connecting Sword Beach to Gold Beach via Juno Beach.
The full program of ceremonies, reenactments, concerts, and activities will be available on the websites of the coastal tourist offices.
Highlights D-Day Festival 2026
- 82nd anniversary of the D-Day landings
- Large parade of 150 vehicles on June 5th
- Route from Sword Beach to Gold Beach via Juno Beach
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Practical information — D-Day Festival
Practical Information
Location
Normandy D-Day coastline: from Pegasus Bridge (Ouistreham) to Sainte-Mère-Église, including Caen, Arromanches, Bayeux, Pointe du Hoc, and the historic beaches.
Access
- By car: A13 from Paris towards Caen (2h30), then coastal roads to the D-Day landing beaches.
- By train: Caen or Bayeux SNCF station, then bus or car to the commemoration sites.
Prices
- Most events are free
- Some guided tours or exhibitions may be paid
Ticketing
Full program on caenlamer-tourisme.fr and normandie-tourisme.fr.
Contact
- Website: caenlamer-tourisme.fr
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Plages du Débarquement et sites historiques
Plages du Débarquement, 14000 Caen