Fête du Lac d'Annecy
One of the largest pyrotechnic shows in Europe
About Fête du Lac
The Fête du Lac d'Annecy: a unique pyrotechnic heritage in Europe
The history of the Fête du Lac d'Annecy dates back to the 19th century. In 1860, during the annexation of Savoy to France, a sumptuous Venetian festival was organized in honor of the visit of Napoleon III and Empress Eugénie, with fireworks launched on the lake at the end of the evening. This festive tradition continued over the decades, until the Annecy Tourist Office imagined, on August 10, 1924, a grand show combining illuminations, fireworks, and decorated boat competitions.
It was in 1925 that the event officially took the name "Fête du Lac", becoming a permanent fixture in Annecy's summer calendar. Since then, the show has continually reinvented itself, incorporating the most advanced technologies in pyrotechnics, lighting, and sound to offer an ever more spectacular show.
A 70-minute total spectacle
Each year, the Fête du Lac d'Annecy presents an original thematic show of approximately 70 minutes, orchestrated by world-renowned pyrotechnicians. The Bay of Albigny, with the lake and mountains as a backdrop, forms a natural stage of exceptional scale. The show combines monumental fireworks, giant water jets, laser projections, flame effects, and an immersive soundtrack, all synchronized with pinpoint accuracy.
Themes that tell a story
Each edition is designed around an original theme that guides the show's dramaturgy. The 2025 edition, titled "Ode to the Moon", offered a poetic and dreamlike journey. The 2026 edition, "The Soul of the World", will place music at the heart of the evening in a seven-act show.
A popular international event
With nearly 200,000 spectators spread across the lake shores, the Fête du Lac d'Annecy is one of the most attended events in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Numbered grandstands installed on the Bay of Albigny offer optimal comfort, while free lawns and shores allow everyone to enjoy the show in a friendly and festive atmosphere.
The event is organized by the City of Annecy with the support of numerous public and private partners. It contributes to the tourist appeal of Haute-Savoie and generates significant economic benefits for the region.
Fête du Lac — edition 2026
2026 Edition — The Soul of the World
On Saturday, August 1, 2026, the Bay of Albigny will host the new edition of the Fête du Lac d'Annecy with the show "The Soul of the World", created by Arteventia. For 70 minutes, a powerful and enveloping staging will transport spectators through a total sensory experience built in seven acts.
Music will be at the heart of this edition, with fireworks, water jets, and light projections orchestrated in perfect harmony with the soundtrack. Ticket sales will open in the spring of 2026.
Programme Fête du Lac 2026
Saturday, August 1st, 2026 — "The Soul of the World"
Grand pyrotechnic and sound and light show created by Arteventia, under the direction of pyrotechnician Édouard Grégoire (2nd consecutive year). The show lasts approximately 70 minutes, structured in seven acts, fired above Albigny Bay in the evening at dusk.
- Staging combining fireworks, water jets, light projections and drones, synchronized to a soundtrack where music is at the heart of the creation (classical works, film scores, popular songs).
- Narration provided by the voice of actress and voice-over artist Maïk Darah.
- Unique floating devices: the "Grande Dame" (Great Lady), a female character symbolizing the voice of music and walking on the lake's waters, as well as pyrotechnic water bikes.
The detailed minute-by-minute program is not communicated by the organizer; the show runs continuously throughout the evening.
Highlights Fête du Lac 2026
- Pyrotechnic show "The Soul of the World" by Arteventia, in seven acts (approx. 70 minutes)
- The "Grande Dame" floating on the lake and pyrotechnic water bikes
- Narration by the voice of Maïk Darah
- Fireworks, water jets, lights and drones synchronized to a musical soundtrack
- Preferential rates for Annéciens (Annecy residents); free for young children
Prices Fête du Lac 2026
Practical information — Fête du Lac
Practical Information
Access
By car: Very limited traffic on the evening of the show. Park-and-ride facilities on the outskirts with free shuttle buses are highly recommended. Plan to arrive early in the afternoon.
By train: Annecy station, then walk (20 min to the Bay of Albigny).
Indicative prices
- Numbered grandstands: from 23 EUR
- Adult lawns: from 6.50 EUR
- Children's lawns: reduced rate
- Free shores: free access (partial view)
Ticketing
Ticket sales open in the spring, first in physical stores in Annecy (priority for residents), then online. Tickets are in high demand, advance booking is essential.
Timings
Gates open in the late afternoon. Show starts around 9:45 PM, ends around 11:00 PM.
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Where does it take place — Fête du Lac
Baie d'Albigny — Lac d'Annecy
Baie d'Albigny, avenue d'Albigny, 74000 Annecy