Fête du Lac d'Annecy

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.