Pyro'Festival
Immersive pyrotechnic festival at Domaine de Vermoise in Sainte-Maure, near Troyes
2026
About Pyro'Festival
The Pyro'Festival is an immersive pyrotechnic show held annually at the Domaine de Vermoise in Sainte-Maure, just 10 minutes from Troyes. Established in 2022, the event takes the form of a competition: three pyrotechnicians each perform a segment of the evening based on a theme that changes every year, with the audience voting for their favorite display alongside a panel of experts. The 3-hectare estate hosts between 3,000 and 4,000 spectators per edition; organizers report a total of 16,000 attendees over the first four years and over 7,000 individual firework launches. The evening also features an opening concert, a food truck village, and an after-party DJ set.
Pyro'Festival — edition 2026
The 5th edition of the Pyro'Festival takes place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the Domaine de Vermoise in Sainte-Maure, 10 minutes from Troyes. The theme is a world tour with five stops: Europe, Africa and Eastern Europe, Asia, the United States, and Brazil. Three competing pyrotechnicians will each perform an act: Éric Pyro (winner of the 2025 edition), Madness Fireworks, and Arteventia. Doors open at 7:00 PM with an opening concert and food truck village, the show starts at 9:00 PM, followed by a DJ set until closing at 2:00 AM.
Pyro'Festival 2026: A World Tour in Fireworks
For its 5th edition, the Pyro'Festival returns on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the Domaine de Vermoise in Sainte-Maure (10). The theme, announced by the organizer on April 1, 2026, is a world tour: five stops (Europe, Africa and Eastern Europe, Asia, the United States, and Brazil) spread across the three acts of the evening.
Three Competing Pyrotechnicians
The competition features three pyrotechnicians, one for each act. Éric Pyro, based in the Aube region and winner of the 2025 Pyro'Festival, opens the evening and defends his title with a creation made in partnership with Sparklight; he has also been the pyrotechnician for Nigloland for over a decade. Madness Fireworks, based in Serris (Seine-et-Marne), performs the second act. Arteventia, a company from the Yvelines region founded in 2013, performs the third. A jury of experts and local figures, along with a public vote, will select the winner, who will perform a display at the 6th edition.
Concert, Food Trucks, and DJ Set
Doors open at 7:00 PM with an opening concert and a food truck village. The pyrotechnic show begins at 9:00 PM. A DJ will then take the stage for a set created specifically for the Pyro'Festival, playing until the doors close at 2:00 AM. Technical production (sound, lighting, video, and stage structures) is managed by Expert Event, based in Chanteloup-en-Brie.
New for 2026: The Premium Area
An enclosed area with wristband access is available for the first time this year: guaranteed individual seating and a front-row spot behind the security barriers. Space is limited.
Highlights Pyro'Festival 2026
- Competition between three pyrotechnicians: Éric Pyro (defending champion), Madness Fireworks, and Arteventia
- 2026 Theme: Around the world in three acts and five stops (Europe, Africa and Eastern Europe, Asia, United States, Brazil)
- Public vote and expert jury; the winner performs at the 6th edition
- New for 2026: Premium Area with individual seating and front-row access
- Opening concert from 7:00 PM, food trucks, and DJ set until 2:00 AM
Programme Pyro'Festival 2026
Saturday, September 26, 2026 · Domaine de Vermoise
- 7:00 PM — Doors open, opening concert, and food truck village
- 9:00 PM — Start of the pyrotechnic show, three-act competition
- After the show — DJ set exclusively for the Pyro'Festival (after-party)
- 2:00 AM — Event ends and doors close
The Pyrotechnic Competition: Three Acts, Three Pyrotechnicians
Each pyrotechnician performs one act of the evening. A jury of experts and local figures, along with a public vote, will select the winner, who will be invited to perform a display at the 6th edition.
- Act 1 — Éric Pyro (Aube): Winner of the 2025 Pyro'Festival, he defends his title with an original creation in partnership with Sparklight. He has been the pyrotechnician for Nigloland for over ten years.
- Act 2 — Madness Fireworks (Serris, Seine-et-Marne). References cited by the organizer: Olympic flame relay in Dunkirk, Fête des Grandes Prairies in Arras, Bastille Day in Béthune, fireworks at Parc Bagatelle, Bastille Day in Amiens, and the Spring Festival in Wignehies.
- Act 3 — Arteventia (Yvelines), company founded in 2013. References cited by the organizer: World Champion at Loto-Québec in Montreal, gold medal at the 2023 Da Nang International Festival, gold medal in Knokke-Heist, winner in Szczecin, Parc Astérix, Disney Village, Château de Chambord, Fête du Lac d'Annecy, and Masters de Feu.
The exact timing for each act is not published.
Around the World in Five Stops
- Stop 1: Europe
- Stop 2: Africa and Eastern Europe
- Stop 3: Asia
- Stop 4: United States
- Stop 5: Brazil
On-site Services
- Food truck village and fast-food stalls open from 7:00 PM. Picnics are prohibited.
- Drinks sold in reusable EcoCups. Outside alcohol is prohibited; alcohol sales are restricted to those 18 and older.
- Premium Area (new for 2026): Enclosed area with wristband access, guaranteed individual chair, and front-row view behind security barriers. Limited capacity.
- VIP and Corporate Area, under a marquee: cocktail dinner (savory and sweet appetizers), open champagne bar, unlimited non-alcoholic drinks, chairs and blankets, high tables, and patio heaters.
Sound, lighting, video, and stage structures are provided by Expert Event, based in Chanteloup-en-Brie (77). The names of the opening concert artists and the DJ have not been announced as of mid-August 2026.
Prices Pyro'Festival 2026
General admission: Adult (15+) €28 · Child (7-14) €18 · Free for children under 7 (a free ticket must be presented at the entrance).
Premium Area: Adult €40 · Child (7-14) €30 · Child under 7 €10.
Family Pack: 2 adults + 2 children €72 · Additional child €16.
VIP and Corporate Pack: Adult €168 incl. tax (€140 excl. tax) · Child €96 incl. tax (€80 excl. tax).
Troyes La Champagne Tourisme indicates maximum rates outside of presale: €33 for an adult, €23 for a child, €85 for the family pack.
Practical information — Pyro'Festival
Practical Information
Access
The Domaine de Vermoise is located in Sainte-Maure (10150), about ten minutes from Troyes, one hour from Reims, and 90 minutes from Paris.
Access to the festival is only possible via Saint-Benoît-sur-Seine (10180). The route through Sainte-Maure is closed starting from the Vannes exit, and the D78 is blocked, including for cyclists. A detour via Barberey-Saint-Sulpice and Saint-Lyé is in place. Once on-site, please follow the temporary signage and the instructions of the volunteers.
Parking
There is no general public parking available on the Domaine de Vermoise site. On-site parking is reserved for people with reduced mobility, motorcycles, buses, bicycles, VIPs, and the press. For other visitors, an external parking area is open depending on weather conditions, and the Saint-Benoît-sur-Seine town hall permits parking within the commune during the festival. Please bring a lock for bicycles. Carpooling is available via Karos, a festival partner.
Schedule
- 7:00 PM: Doors open, opening concert, and food truck village
- 9:00 PM: Pyrotechnic show begins
- 2:00 AM: Evening ends and doors close
Tickets and Entry
Tickets must be presented in paper or digital format; proof of purchase is not a valid ticket. Free tickets for children under 7 must also be presented, as age checks are conducted at the entrance. There is no minimum age, but organizers remind visitors that the site is noisy and recommend noise-canceling headphones for children.
Security and Prohibited Items
Bags will be searched at the entrance. Prohibited items include: alcohol and bottles, glass objects, sharp objects, chairs (except for folding fishing or camping chairs), firearms and ammunition, luggage, megaphones, lasers, drones, plastic bottle caps, helmets, aerosols and sprays, telescopic poles, gas canisters, chemicals, highly flammable products, metal cans, fireworks, firecrackers, and coolers. Animals are not permitted, with the exception of assistance dogs. Alcohol sales are prohibited to those under 18; ID may be requested.
Dining
Picnics are not permitted. Food trucks and fast-food stands are available on-site, using returnable EcoCups.
Cancellation
The festival will only be canceled or postponed in the event of a prefectural ban. Light wind and rain are not grounds for cancellation.
Contact
Domaine de Vermoise, 10150 Sainte-Maure. SARL Domaine de Vermoise, +33 6 72 39 26 61 (legal notices available on the website). Official website: www.pyrofestival-vermoise.fr
A unique immersive pyrotechnic show in Aube
The Pyro'Festival, born in 2022 at Domaine de Vermoise in Sainte-Maure, has quickly established itself as a must-attend event in the festive landscape of Aube. Just 10 minutes from Troyes, this new kind of festival offers an immersive pyrotechnic show that transcends traditional fireworks to become a true artistic and sensory experience. Each edition attracts between 3,000 and 4,000 spectators to the rural and bucolic setting of Domaine de Vermoise, blending the beauty of the fires with the magic of an open-air evening.
Three acts, thousands of shots and a magnificent staging
The heart of the Pyro'Festival is a three-act show orchestrated by the best French pyrotechnicians, who command thousands of shots above Domaine de Vermoise. Each act unfolds its own theme, with pyrotechnic choreographies synchronized to a carefully composed soundtrack. Each year, a new theme renews the experience: after the cinema edition in 2025, the 5th edition in 2026 offers a world tour in three acts, stop by stop (Europe, Africa & Eastern Europe, Asia, United States, Brazil). This magnificent staging transforms the night sky into a giant screen of lights, colors, and emotions.
A competitive format with public vote
The Pyro'Festival stands out for its competitive format: three of the best French pyrotechnicians compete, and a public vote, combined with an expert jury, designates the best act of the evening. The winning pyrotechnician is invited to return for the next edition. This participatory format strengthens spectator involvement and adds a fun dimension to the experience. Between the pyrotechnic acts, spectators can vote, interact, and enjoy the festive atmosphere that reigns over the estate.
A festive village, food trucks and DJ set until the end of the night
The Pyro'Festival is much more than just a fireworks show. From 7 PM, the estate gates open to an opening concert and a village of food trucks offering a varied and gourmet selection of food. After the pyrotechnic show, the evening continues with a DJ set that keeps festival-goers dancing until the gates close, transforming Domaine de Vermoise into a true dance floor under the stars.
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