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Partying on 13 and 14 July at fire stations in Paris

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All the information on the ‘bals’ (parties) organized at Paris fire stations on 13 and 14 July 2026

> Due to the weather conditions, the fire brigade balls in Paris and the surrounding area have been cancelled

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The grand finale of the fireworks display signals that it is time to head off to the traditional firefighters’ balls, an unmissable highlight of the 14 July National Day celebrations that Parisians look forward to with great anticipation.

Several fire stations open their doors in different neighbourhoods across the capital to offer the public this popular event with its warm and friendly atmosphere.

Admission to the fire brigade balls may be charged or free, with a traditional ‘tonneau’ (collection box) made available to the public to collect donations, which are used to improve staff working conditions. The organisers reserve the right to restrict access to the balls for safety reasons.

Below is a non-exhaustive list of Greater Paris fire stations hosting a ball on the evenings of 13 and 14 July 2026, from 9 pm to 4 am.

🎯View the list of fire brigade balls on 13 July 2026

Fire stations Addresses
Rousseau Fire Station Square du temple et parvis de la Mairie Paris Centre, Paris 3rd
Sévigné Fire Station 7 rue de Sévigné, Paris 4th
Colombier Fire Station 11 rue du Vieux Colombier, Paris 6th
La Monnaie Fire Station Hôtel des monnaies - 11 quai de Conti, Paris 6th
Blanche Fire Station 28 rue Blanche, Paris 9th
Chaligny Fire Station 5 place Lachambeaudie, Paris 12th
Masséna Fire Station 3 rue Darmesteter, Paris 13th
Port Royal Fire Station 53-55 boulevard Port-Royal, Paris 13th
Grenelle Fire Station 6 place Violet, Paris 15th
Dauphine Fire Station Voie publique - 8 rue Mesnil, Paris 16th
Boursault Fire Station 27 rue de Boursault, Paris 17th
Bitche Fire Station 2 place de Bitche, Paris 19th
Ménilmontant Fire Station 47 rue Saint-Fargeau, Paris 20th
Drancy Fire Station 19–21 rue Roger Salengro, 93700 Drancy
Montreuil Fire Station 11 avenue Pasteur, 93100 Montreuil
Vincennes Fire Station Place de l'église, 94300 Vincennes
Ivry-sur-Seine Fire Station SN Avenue Georges Gosnat, 94200 Ivry-sur-Seine
Nogent-sur-Marne Fire Station SN, port de Nogent, 94130 Nogent-sur-Marne
Villejuif Fire Station Parc des Hautes Bruyères, 94800 Villejuif
Levallois Fire Station 1 avenue Georges Pompidou, 92300 Levallois-Perret
Issy-les-Moulineaux Fire Station 75 boulevard Gallieni, 92130 Issy-les-Moulineaux
Boulogne Fire Station 55-57 rue Gallieni, 92100 Boulogne
Courbevoie la Défense Fire Station Voie publique - place de la liberté, 92250 La Garenne-Colombes
Bourg-la-Reine Fire Station 15-17 boulevard Carnot, 92340 Bourg-La-Reine
Asnières Fire Station Quai du Docteur Dervaux, 92600 Asnières-sur-Seine
Colombes Fire Station Place de la renaissance, 92270 Bois-Colombes
Puteaux Fire Station 106 rue de Verdun, 92800 Puteaux
Clichy La Garenne Fire Station 137 boulevard Jean Jaurès, 92110 Clichy La Garenne
Champerret Fire Station 89 rue du docteur Bauer, 93400 Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine

🎯See the list of fire brigade balls for 14 July 2026

Fire stations Addresses
Montmartre Fire Station 12 rue Carpeaux, Paris 18th
Villejuif Fire Station Parc Bicêtre, 94270 Le Kremlin Bicêtre
Rueil-Malmaison Fire Station 89 avenue du président Georges Pompidou, 92500 Rueil-Malmaison

👉 Find the updated list of fire bals on the Pompiers de Paris website

❓Frequently asked questions

Is the Firefighters’ Ball in Paris free?

Admission to the fire brigade balls held on Bastille Day is usually free, although some fire stations may ask for a nominal contribution of a few euros. The traditional ‘tonneau’ is set up at the entrance to collect voluntary donations, a French tradition deeply rooted in the Bastille Day celebrations on 14 July.

Where can you go for the firefighters’ ball in Paris?

see the list of participating barracks to choose your ball. The Montmartre fire station remains a historic must-visit, as the first firefighters’ ball is said to have been held there in 1937. The Masséna fire station in the 13th arrondissement is also a popular venue.

How much is the entrance fee for the firefighters’ ball?

Where there is an entrance fee, the price is very modest, usually around two euros. Donations collected via the traditional collection barrel are used to improve firefighters’ working conditions and support their charitable initiatives. Drinks and food are available on site at reasonable prices.

What are the dates and times of the firefighters’ balls on 14 July 2026?

Most balls start around 9 pm and go on until 4 am. Times may vary depending on the fire station, so be sure to check the times before you go.

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