Fête d'Herblay
The popular festival of the town on the banks of the Seine and its tricolor lanterns
About Fête d'Herblay
Herblay Festival, a town that celebrates its riverbanks
The Herblay Festival brings together the annual festive events organized by the municipality of Herblay-sur-Seine (Val-d'Oise) between June and August: the Fête de la Musique (Music Festival), the National Day on July 13th, and the Summer Village mark the Herblay summer. These major dates are occasionally complemented by open-air concerts, activities in parks, and key community events, in a town deeply attached to its Seine riverbanks.
Herblay, officially renamed Herblay-sur-Seine in 2019, is a town of approximately 28,000 inhabitants whose very name emphasizes its attachment to the Seine. The commune extends over the limestone heights that dominate the river valley at the confluence of the Oise, offering exceptional panoramas. Its Saint-Martin church, perched on the promontory above the river, is one of the town's symbols.
National Day on July 13th: lanterns, torchlight procession, and fireworks over the Seine
The National Day on July 13th in Herblay-sur-Seine is one of the most anticipated and original events in Val-d'Oise. The evening begins at 9:30 PM with the distribution of lanterns in front of the Salle Simone Veil (43 rue du Général de Gaulle), in the heart of the city center.
At 10 PM, the torchlight procession sets off from the Town Hall park towards the Seine quays. Rue du Val gradually lights up as the procession passes, accompanied by a festive brass band.
At precisely 11 PM, the pyrotechnic and musical show is launched from the left bank of the Seine, visible from the Herblay riverbanks and from the terrace of Saint-Martin church. The reflection of the fireworks on the waters of the Seine, with the Herblay hill as a backdrop, annually creates a strikingly beautiful scene that gathers several thousand spectators.
After the fireworks, an open-air dance party in the Town Hall park, animated by a DJ, extends the festivities late into the night.
The Fête de la Musique on the banks of the Seine
The Fête de la Musique on June 21st is celebrated in Herblay-sur-Seine from 7 PM to 11:30 PM with a diverse musical program spread across several locations in the city center and along the Seine riverbanks. Music fills the streets and squares for a festive and free evening that brings together residents and visitors.
Multiple locations are utilized: Place de la Libération (musical opening with the Orphéon d'Herblay and the Conservatoire), Place de la Halle (open stages for Pop Rock, Jazz, Folk, Blues, followed by Hip Hop and Electro Funk DJ sets), Place des Étaux (Indian dance, Electro DJ Set), Rue du Général de Gaulle (Portuguese rhythms, Electro Pop DJ Set), Town Hall park (local Soul, Blues, Country, Pop Rock bands), Rue de Paris (karaoke), and the Maison du Passeur on the banks of the Seine (lounge atmosphere, Electro DJ set). Bars, restaurants, and shops in the city center participate by animating their terraces.
The Summer Village at Place Alain Casset
Towards the end of August, the Summer Village takes over Place Alain Casset (André Malraux space): a free event, open to all, with food, a refreshment stand, workshops (first aid initiation, road safety prevention), pétanque, and friendly activities. It's the essential summer event that closes the season before the new school year.
Summer Activities on the Banks of the Seine
Throughout the summer, Herblay-sur-Seine occasionally offers activities that take over public spaces: open-air concerts, cinema screenings, sports tournaments, children's workshops in parks and on the riverbanks. The developed promenade along the Seine riverbanks is particularly lively during the summer period.
Please note: the Village d'Antan (reconstruction of a village of yesteryear with artisans in period costumes) takes place in September as part of the European Heritage Days — outside the summer period, it goes beyond the strict scope of the Herblay Festival.
Fête d'Herblay — edition 2026
Herblay Festival 2026 continues its major summer events: Music Festival on June 21st (7 PM-11:30 PM, multiple locations in the city center and along the Seine), National Holiday on July 13th with lantern distribution, torchlight procession and fireworks over the Seine at 11 PM, followed by the Summer Village at Place Alain Casset at the end of August. Free entry to all municipal activities.
A festive season from June to August 2026
Herblay Festival 2026 revives its most popular festive traditions, with nearly three months of municipal activities. Three highlights punctuate the summer, open to all and entirely free.
Music Festival — Sunday, June 21st, 2026
From 7 PM to 11:30 PM, music takes over the city center and the banks of the Seine. Several simultaneous stages offer an eclectic program (Pop Rock, Jazz, Folk, Blues, Hip Hop, Electro, Indian dance, Portuguese rhythms, local Soul/Country bands) before DJ sets late in the evening. Shops and restaurants participate by enlivening their terraces.
National Holiday — Monday, July 13th, 2026
The great traditional evening of Herblay-sur-Seine: 9:30 PM distribution of lanterns in front of Salle Simone Veil, 10 PM departure of the torchlight procession from the Town Hall park towards the Seine quays, 11 PM pyrotechnic and musical show fired from the left bank, followed by a dance party with a DJ at the Town Hall park. One of the most popular fireworks displays in Val-d'Oise.
Summer Village — late August 2026
At Place Alain Casset (Espace André Malraux), a free event open to all: catering, refreshment stand, first aid and road safety workshops, pétanque, friendly activities. This is the summer event that closes the season before the new school year.
Throughout the summer
Occasional open-air concerts, cinema screenings, activities in the parks and along the banks of the Seine complete the calendar as the season progresses. Details to be published on the city's website.
Programme Fête d'Herblay 2026
Sunday, June 21st, 2026 — Music Festival (7 PM-11:30 PM)
- 7:00 PM — Place de la Libération: musical opening with the Orphéon d'Herblay and the Conservatory of Music
- 7:00 PM — Place de la Halle: open stages Pop Rock, Jazz, Folk, Blues, then Hip Hop and Electro Funk DJ sets
- 7:00 PM — Place des Étaux: Indian dance show at Restaurant Le Café du Commerce, then Electro DJ Set
- 7:00 PM — Rue du Général de Gaulle: folk evening and Portuguese rhythms at Restaurant Le Bluet; Electro Pop DJ Set at Pizzeria Chez Stef
- 7:00 PM — Parc de la Mairie: local Herblaysian bands (Soul, Blues, Country, Pop Rock)
- 7:00 PM — Rue de Paris: karaoke
- 7:00 PM — La Maison du Passeur (banks of the Seine): lounge atmosphere with Electro DJ set / contemporary music
Monday, July 13th, 2026 — National Holiday
- 9:30 PM — Salle Simone Veil (43 rue du Général de Gaulle): distribution of lanterns by the municipal team
- 10:00 PM — Departure from Parc de la Mairie: torchlight procession to the banks of the Seine, animated by a brass band, along Rue du Val
- 11:00 PM — Quais de Seine (fired from the left bank): pyrotechnic and musical show
- 11:30 PM — Parc de la Mairie: open-air dance party with DJ until late into the night
Late August 2026 — Summer Village
- Place Alain Casset / Espace André Malraux: daily opening, friendly activities, catering, refreshment stand, workshops (first aid, road safety), pétanque. Free entry.
Additional program (open-air concerts, open-air cinema, activities in the parks) announced throughout the summer on the official website herblaysurseine.fr.
Highlights Fête d'Herblay 2026
- July 13th fireworks fired from the Seine at 11 PM, one of the most popular in Val-d'Oise
- Torchlight procession: 10 PM, from the Town Hall park to the quays
- Multi-venue Music Festival: 7 simultaneous stages/spots in the city center and along the banks of the Seine
- Summer Village late August, Place Alain Casset, free and family-friendly
- Free entry to all municipal activities
Prices Fête d'Herblay 2026
Practical information — Fête d'Herblay
Access
- By train: Herblay Station (Transilien line J from Paris Saint-Lazare), 15 min walk from the city center.
- By car: A15 exit Herblay or D48 from Cormeilles-en-Parisis.
- Parking: Gare Park and Ride (rue Etienne Fourmont) — 300+ free and unlimited spaces from 6 PM, 5 min walk from the city center. Particularly useful on the evening of July 13th.
- By bus: Optile lines towards Argenteuil, Cormeilles, and Conflans-Sainte-Honorine.
Summer Program Highlights
- June 21st: Fête de la Musique, 7 PM-11:30 PM, several locations in the city center and along the Seine riverbanks
- July 13th: 9:30 PM lantern distribution, 10 PM torchlight procession, 11 PM fireworks over the Seine, DJ party at the Town Hall park
- End of August: Summer Village, Place Alain Casset (André Malraux space), free entry
Prices
Free entry for all municipal activities.
Contact
Herblay-sur-Seine Town Hall — 43 rue du Général de Gaulle, 95220 Herblay-sur-Seine — 01 30 40 47 00
Official website: herblaysurseine.fr
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Where does it take place — Fête d'Herblay
Quais de la Seine et Parc de la Mairie à Herblay-sur-Seine
43 rue du Général de Gaulle, 95220 Herblay-sur-Seine (Mairie) — animations en centre-ville, sur les quais de Seine et au parc de la Mairie, 95220 Herblay