A grandiose and unique show! Fired from the Medieval City, the Carcassonne fireworks are the world’s most famous event, attracting hundreds of thousands of people every year. It has become one of the most famous and most beautiful fireworks displays in France, lighting up the city’s sky every year since 1898. Come and watch this extraordinary and unforgettable show.
The show is filled with the most fashionable pyrotechnics: golden rain, butterflies and whirlwinds, hearts and smiley faces, palm trees, stroboscopic stars, and much more…! The fireworks are fired at around 10.30pm but we advise you to arrive at least 2 hours early.
This year, the fireworks display will pay tribute to the Olympic Games, a fitting tribute to the Olympic flame’s arrival in Carcassonne on 16 May. It’s a sensational show, with 16 displays and 25 minutes of fun. The fireworks show will offer an unforgettable visual experience and is inspired by the fundamental values of the Games: excellence, friendship, respect and the celebration of unity in diversity.
The Gran Fireworks in 2024 has plenty of surprises in store for you !
Discover soon the theme of this new edition of the “Embrasement de la Cité!” But already concerts planned in the city for a festive evening.
6 p.m. – Place Carnot: concert by Guy LACROUX, with his accordion and his orchestra to open the ball before the fire.
10:30 p.m.: Fireworks from the Medieval City
11 p.m. – Place Carnot: Concert with the MADE IN FRANCE orchestra, 4 regional musicians will make you dance with French songs, English or American pop.
To attend the fireworks show on the evening of 14 July at 10.30pm, and to be able to park without too many problems, we advise you to arrive in Carcassonne at the end of the morning or beginning of the afternoon at the latest. You can park in the large pay car parks near the City. Then, if you are in the Medieval City, you need to walk down to the city centre (20 minutes on foot) as you can watch the fireworks from the banks of the river Aude, or from the bridges over it, which face the city.
Think of the train too! Special trains are available from Toulouse, Narbonne and Limoux to attend the show. You will find information on trains, travel and parking below.
Just like last year, special trains will be planned to take you to the Burning of the Medieval City. Ticket sales scheduled for June 3, 2024!
° Return at 00:01 & 00:49
Go at 6:10 p.m., crossing to Lézignan at 6:25 p.m.
Return at 12:30 a.m.
Go to 5:43 p.m.
Return at 00:15
To ensure that as many people as possible can enjoy the show, certain streets and car parks will be closed to traffic and parking.
Please take this information into account when planning your visit.
We advise you to get around on foot on the evening of 14 July, and prefer public transport.
