Vern'On Fire Festival
Music and fireworks festival in Vernon to launch the summer in style
About Vern'On Fire
Vern'On Fire Festival: Vernon Ignites for Summer
The Vern'On Fire Festival is the major festive event of the town of Vernon, in the Eure department. Scheduled every year in July, this three-day festival celebrates the arrival of summer with an eclectic program combining classical music, retro evening, DJ set, and spectacular fireworks. The event takes place in several emblematic locations in Vernon, from the Château de Bizy to the Parc Urbain.
Friday: Candlelit Concert at Château de Bizy
The festival opens with a moment of grace in the inner courtyard of the Château de Bizy, a magnificent 18th-century residence. The Vernon Philharmonic Orchestra performs the most beautiful film scores by candlelight, creating a magical and romantic atmosphere. This candlelit concert, in a remarkable heritage setting, offers a majestic opening to the weekend of festivities.
Saturday: Back to 90's at Parc Urbain
On Saturday, the Parc Urbain of Vernon transforms into a giant dance floor for a "Back to 90's" evening. A tribute concert to the greatest hits of the 1990s transports the audience into a festive and nostalgic atmosphere. The iconic hits of this decade resonate in the open air, inviting spectators to sing, dance, and relive the irresistible energy of the nineties.
Sunday: DJ Set and Ruggieri Fireworks
The highlight of the festival is the Sunday evening fireworks display, launched from the Esplanade Jean-Claude Asphe on the banks of the Seine. This pyrotechnic show is orchestrated by Maison Ruggieri, a prestigious fireworks company renowned for illuminating the skies of Paris, Toulouse, Puy du Fou, and Dubai. The fireworks display is preceded by a DJ set that gets the audience ready for this incandescent finale.
Vernon: Between Heritage and Modernity
Vernon, a town on the banks of the Seine near Giverny and Claude Monet's gardens, offers an ideal setting for this summer festival. The town, rich in remarkable architectural heritage—the Château de Bizy nicknamed the "Little Versailles of Normandy," the Collégiale Notre-Dame, the Vieux-Moulin on the Seine—is adorned with lights and sounds for these three days of celebration. The festival contributes to Vernon's tourist appeal and reinforces its image as a dynamic and festive town.
A Unifying Event
The Vern'On Fire Festival is a unifying event that brings together the people of Vernon and visitors from across the region. The diversity of the program—classical music, retro variety, electro, and pyrotechnics—appeals to all audiences and generations. The family-friendly atmosphere on Sunday evening, centered around the fireworks, provides a moment of sharing and conviviality that marks the start of summer.
Vern'On Fire — edition 2026
The Vern'On Fire Festival 2026 takes place from Friday, July 10 to Monday, July 13, 2026 in Vernon (Eure). Four evenings, four atmospheres, and three heritage or natural sites for 19 artists in free concerts, including Vegedream, Lilly Wood and the Prick, and Djibril Cissé (DJ Tcheba). Electro evening at Parc de la Fonderie, World Cup atmosphere on a giant screen, immersive music and visual arts evening at Château de Bizy, and a grand fireworks display by the Seine to close the edition.
Vern'On Fire Festival 2026
The Vern'On Fire Festival returns from July 10 to 13, 2026 for four evenings in Vernon, organized by the City of Vernon. On the program: 19 artists spread across three city sites, with headliners such as Vegedream, Lilly Wood and the Prick, and Djibril Cissé (DJ Tcheba). Access is free; only the evening of Sunday, July 12, at Château de Bizy requires a reservation (limited to 1,500 places).
The Four Evenings
- Friday, July 10 — Parc de la Fonderie (electro evening): doors open at 6 PM. Concerts from 8 PM with Lamif Kollectif, Mile Dietrich, PCMM, Abr., and SoF (house and techno).
- Saturday, July 11 — Parc de la Fonderie (World Cup atmosphere): broadcast of a quarter-final on a giant screen, DJ sets by LL and Irvin Turn, Vegedream concert at 10 PM, and Djibril Cissé (DJ Tcheba) set.
- Sunday, July 12 — Château de Bizy (immersive evening): music and visual arts with an illuminated path by the Spectaculaires company. Module Étrange, Guts, You Said Strange, Clément Mirguet (composer of the soundtrack for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games closing ceremony), and Lilly Wood and the Prick. Limited to 1,500 spectators, reservation required.
- Monday, July 13 — Seine riverside: DJ sets by Loïc Mastermix, Shad Hottaboy, and Saint-Honoré, followed by a grand traditional fireworks display over the Seine.
Programme Vern'On Fire 2026
Vern'On Fire Festival 2026 Program
Friday, July 10 — Parc de la Fonderie (electro evening)
Doors open at 6 PM.
- 8:00 PM — 9:00 PM: Lamif Kollectif
- 9:00 PM — 10:00 PM: Mile Dietrich
- 10:00 PM — 11:00 PM: PCMM
- 11:00 PM — 12:00 AM: Abr.
- 12:00 AM — 1:00 AM: SoF
Saturday, July 11 — Parc de la Fonderie (World Cup atmosphere)
- Broadcast of a quarter-final on a giant screen
- DJ sets: LL, Irvin Turn
- 10:00 PM: Vegedream
- Djibril Cissé (DJ Tcheba)
Sunday, July 12 — Château de Bizy (immersive evening, reservation required)
- Illuminated path and visual arts (Spectaculaires company)
- Module Étrange
- Guts
- You Said Strange
- Clément Mirguet
- Lilly Wood and the Prick
Monday, July 13 — Seine riverside
- DJ sets: Loïc Mastermix, Shad Hottaboy, Saint-Honoré
- Grand traditional fireworks display to close the festival
Highlights Vern'On Fire 2026
- New edition of Vernon's summer festival
- Candlelit concert, musical evening, and fireworks display
- Three evenings in emblematic locations
Prices Vern'On Fire 2026
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Practical Information
Locations
- Friday: Inner courtyard of the Château de Bizy, avenue des Capucins, Vernon
- Saturday: Parc Urbain of Vernon
- Sunday: Esplanade Jean-Claude Asphe, banks of the Seine, Vernon
Access
Vernon is located 75 km from Paris and 60 km from Rouen. Accessible via the A13 (Vernon exit) and by train (Vernon-Giverny SNCF station, Paris-Rouen line). Free parking.
Times
Evenings from 8 PM or 9 PM depending on the event. Fireworks on Sunday around 11 PM.
Prices
Some events are free (fireworks, DJ set), others are paid (candlelit concert). Inquire with the Vernon town hall.
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Esplanade Jean-Claude Asphe, 27200 Vernon