National Day of July 14th - Montpellier
National day in Montpellier, Hérault
2026
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National Day of July 14th - — edition 2026
Bastille Day in Montpellier returns on July 13th and 14th, 2026. Organized annually by the City of Montpellier, this free celebration combines an official ceremony, a torchlight procession, a sound and light show at Peyrou, an open-air concert, a firefighters' ball, and a grand fireworks display.
Bastille Day 2026 in Montpellier
As every year, the City of Montpellier organizes the Bastille Day festivities on July 13th and 14th, 2026. Access to all activities is free.
The usual program for Montpellier's Bastille Day traditionally unfolds over two evenings: an official ceremony and arms presentation at Place de la Comédie, a torchlight procession towards the Place Royale du Peyrou with distribution of lanterns to children, a sound and light show at the Peyrou water tower, an open-air concert by the Opéra Orchestre national de Montpellier Occitanie, a firefighters' ball at Parc Georges-Charpak, and a grand fireworks display launched in the Montpellier sky.
The detailed program for the 2026 edition (times, locations, and theme of the fireworks display) has not yet been published by the City of Montpellier. It will be specified in the weeks leading up to the event.
Highlights National Day of July 14th - 2026
- 21st edition
- In Montpellier, Hérault
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National Day of July 14th - — 2027 edition
The 2026 edition was held from 13 July to 14 July 2026. The dates for the 2027 edition have not been announced yet. This page will be updated as soon as the official programme is published.
Practical information — National Day of July 14th -
Practical Information
Location
Montpellier (34000), Hérault.
Access
Get to Montpellier by road. Parking available around the event site. Consult official information for access details.
Prices
Price: from €2 to €17.
Contact
For more information, consult the official website of the event or contact the Montpellier town hall.
National Day of July 14th - Montpellier in Montpellier
National Day of July 14th - Montpellier is a must-see event in the cultural life of Montpellier and the Hérault department, in Occitanie. Since its creation in 2006, this event has established itself as a benchmark for national celebrations, attracting a loyal and curious audience each year.
Presentation
July 14th festivities in Montpellier with free concerts, ball, and grand fireworks.
An event rooted in its territory
Located in the heart of Montpellier, National Day of July 14th - Montpellier takes advantage of the exceptional setting of the municipality and its heritage. The event fully participates in the tourist attractiveness of the Hérault department and enhances the cultural, natural, and human riches of the Occitanie region. The Hérault department, bathed by the Mediterranean and crossed by varied landscapes from the coast to the Larzac, offers an ideal setting for hosting quality cultural events.
Program and activities
Each edition of National Day of July 14th - Montpellier offers a varied program combining national celebration and conviviality. Visitors can enjoy multiple activities, discoveries, and moments of sharing that make this event so rich. The complete program is communicated each year on the official channels of the event.
A convivial event
National Day of July 14th - Montpellier is above all a moment of sharing and conviviality. Whether you are an enlightened amateur or simply curious, everyone will find something to satisfy their curiosity and have a pleasant time in Montpellier. The warm welcome from the organizers and volunteers makes each edition a memorable souvenir.
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