National Day 2026: What time and on which channel to watch the Eiffel Tower fireworks tonight?
France’s National Day in Paris will be marked by the traditional fireworks launched from the Eiffel Tower, which this year will unusually take place on July 13, 2026. So what time and on which channel can we watch it tonight?
July 14 in Paris peaks with a highlight centered on the city’s emblematic monument: the fireworks display launched from the Eiffel Tower, a spectacular pyrotechnic show watched live on television and radio by millions of French people. This year, the fireworks will unusually take place on July 13, 2026, promising a magical evening preceded by a symphonic concert.
Paris concert at the Champ de Mars on July 13 for Bastille Day — the program
To cap off Bastille Day in style, the Orchestre National de France, the Maîtrise, and the Radio France Choir stage a grand free symphonic concert each year on the Champ-de-Mars, opposite the Eiffel Tower. Because the fireworks are being held the day before this year, the big free concert is also moved to Monday, July 13, 2026. This year, guests Gautier Capuçon, Marina Viotti, and Corinne Winters are on the lineup. Read on for the program of this Concert of Paris, 2026 edition. Note that, due to the heatwave, the concert starts 45 minutes later. [Read more]
The event kicks off at around 9:45 p.m. on France 2, which will broadcast the Champ de Mars concert live, followed by the Eiffel Tower fireworks. The evening will also be carried live on France Inter, which will offer the fireworks soundtrack live for those who want to immerse themselves in the audio experience.
The July 13 fireworks display in Paris will kick off around 11:00 p.m., following the classical concert held at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, featuring prestigious orchestras. This free, open-to-all spectacle draws thousands of spectators to the Champ de Mars and the surrounding streets each year, while also reaching a wide audience on screens.
To experience this powerful moment without leaving your home, simply tune in to the live fireworks broadcast on France 2 or listen to France Inter starting at 9:45 p.m.. A date you won’t want to miss to cap off this patriotic day in style.
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