Festivals in France
8 festivals
November 2026
Strasbourg Christmas MarketChristkindelsmärikSeasons and Light · Confirmed, 27 Nov – 24 Dec 2026, Place de la Cathédrale, Strasbourg, France
Four weeks of Christmas markets in Strasbourg, in eight places across the old centre from the Cathedral square to Place Kléber. The city dates the tradition to 1570.
27 Nov – 24 Dec 2026 · source
December 2026
February 2027
- Nice CarnivalCarnaval de NiceCarnival · Confirmed, 9–28 Feb 2027, Place Masséna, Nice, France
Lemon FestivalFête du CitronSeasons and Light · Confirmed, 13–28 Feb 2027, Menton, France
Two weeks of parades with floats and sculptures made of lemons and oranges in Menton on the French Riviera, plus a citrus exhibition in the Biovès gardens.
13–28 Feb 2027 · source
May 2027
Cannes Film FestivalFestival de CannesArts and Film · Confirmed, 11–22 May 2027, Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France
The film world's best-known festival, on the Croisette: the 80th edition runs 11-22 May 2027. Screenings are for accredited guests and invited, but the town is open.
11–22 May 2027 · source
June 2027
Fête de la MusiqueMusic · By calendar rule, 21 Jun 2027, Paris, France
The day of free music on 21 June: amateurs and professionals play in streets, squares and courtyards all over Paris and France. It began in Paris in 1982.
21 Jun 2027
July 2027
Bastille DayFête nationaleFolk and Tradition · By calendar rule, 14 Jul 2027, Champs-Élysées, Paris, France
France's national day: a military parade on the Champs-Élysées in Paris in the morning, with fireworks, concerts and balls across the country.
14 Jul 2027
- Avignon FestivalFestival d'AvignonArts and Film · Date not announced, Three weeks in July; the programme is usually presented in spring, with the exact days announced then, Palais des Papes, Avignon, France