Caen’s Christmas celebrations begin with a fireworks display on November 28

Caen will begin its 2026 Christmas celebrations on November 28 with fireworks above the castle at 9 p.m.

The city in Normandy has planned 37 days of Christmas events, starting before Advent.

Its programme includes a Christmas market at Place de la République and Boulevard Maréchal Leclerc, open from November 28 to December 29.

A moving story called *La lanterne magique* will be shown in the old Saint-Sauveur church from December 4 to 31, alongside activities at Place Saint-Sauveur.

The town hall’s Advent calendar will open a window each evening at 6:30 p.m.

for a performance or other surprise, and a Ferris wheel will return to Place Courtonne.

Public transport will be free on selected weekends through December 19–20, while some parking will also be free or discounted.

The programme also includes Christmas parades on November 29 and December 13.