July 14 2026 · 5pm-10pm · California Plaza, Downtown LA
FRENCH MUSIC, FRENCH FOOD, FRENCH VIBES... LET'S CELEBRATE BASTILLE DAY TOGETHER IN THE HEART OF LOS ANGELES!
A Consulate General of France in Los Angeles & Grand Performances celebration
For the second year in a row, the Consulate General of France in Los Angeles, in partnership with Grand Performances, is hosting a large-scale Bastille Day celebration in the heart of Downtown!
Join us on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at California Plaza for a free open-air concert and a French market, open to all.
Let’s celebrate French culture, French music, and French food together, in the City of Angels!
Starting at 5PM, join us for a festive evening featuring:
🎶 A live concert celebrating French music 🇫🇷
🥐 Le French Market
Discover delicious French specialties — think crêpes, quiches, pastries, merch and more — and browse a curated selection of local French artisans and brands.
Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Time: 5:00PM to 10:00PM
Location: California Plaza – 350 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Admission: Free (registration strongly recommended)
Black M, one of France's most successful hip-hop artists and member of award-winning band Sexion D’assaut, will bring his chart-topping hits and infectious energy to California!
Barbara Pravi, acclaimed singer-songwriter and France's representative at the Eurovision Song Contest 2021, will captivate audiences with her powerful voice and emotionally charged repertoire.
Joachim Garraud, pioneer of the French Touch movement and longtime collaborator of David Guetta and Jean-Michel Jarre, will close the evening with an electrifying DJ set!
Pascal & the French Jazz Project will open the festivities with a lively celebration of beloved French classics, inviting audiences to sing along and experience the timeless songs that have shaped generations of French culture.
We’re looking for motivated volunteers to help us make Bastille Day Los Angeles 2026 a party!
👉 If you're interested, please email us at bastilleday@consulfrance-losangeles.org with "Bastille Day x 2026 Volunteers" as the subject line.
Please note: You must be 18 or older to volunteer.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Among them, special recognition goes to our major sponsors :
FRENCH CONNECTIONS HCB
Founded in Los Angeles, French Connections HCB is a hospitality and business consulting firm dedicated to strengthening connections between France and the United States. Through strategic partnerships, events, tourism, and cultural initiatives, the company promotes French savoir-faire while creating meaningful experiences that bring together businesses, institutions, and local communities. Deeply rooted in Southern California, French Connections HCB actively contributes to the visibility and influence of French culture across the region.
DELSEY PARIS
Since 1946, DELSEY PARIS has been crafting luggage, daily essentials, and accessories that embody effortless mobility and expressive elegance. Celebrating 80 years of inspired innovation, each creation balances lightweight engineering, intuitive functionality, and distinctive design, inviting everyone to carry not just their essentials, but their identity. Today, it is the European leader in premium luggage and the third-largest brand globally. DELSEY PARIS sells its collections online and in more than 6,000 stores across 110 countries.
Our premium sponsors :
GL EVENTS
GL events is a global leader in the event industry, delivering solutions for live events, exhibitions, conventions, and cultural experiences. Operating in more than 20 countries, the Group combines international expertise and local know-how to create impactful events that bring people together.
SAFRAN
Safran is a global high-technology group operating in the aerospace, defense, and space sectors. The company develops innovative technologies that make air transport safer, more efficient, and more sustainable, playing a key role in the future of aviation.
We also extend our sincere thanks to VICAT, the Théâtre Raymond Kabbaz (TRK) & Lycée Français de Los Angeles, French bee, Air Tahiti Nui, Cointreau Alliance Française de Los Angeles(AFLA), and Le Lycée International de Los Angeles (LILA).
🤝 And a heartfelt thank you to all the other vendors and partners who were eager to be part of this first edition — each of them helping to build something meaningful and festive for the entire French and Francophile community.
Are you a business, vendor, or cultural organization interested in being part of the 2027 edition?
👉 Contact us at bastilleday@consulfrance-losangeles.org
The Consulate General of France in Los Angeles provides a full range of services to French nationals living in Southern California, Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, and New Mexico. Through its cultural branch, Villa Albertine, the Consulate actively supports French artists and fosters educational and artistic exchanges. Its science and tech department enhances Franco-American collaboration in research and innovation.
More info about the Consulat General of France in Los Angeles here.
A cultural staple in Los Angeles since 1986, Grand Performances produces free, inclusive, and multicultural concerts every summer in Downtown LA. Their mission is simple: to provide accessible, community-driven artistic experiences. This year marks their 40th season!
