all day · freeShip visits
Climb aboard tall ships and naval vessels from around the world, free of charge, throughout the ten days. See the fleet guide.
evenings · freeOpen-air concerts
A free stage by the Seine has hosted big international names across past editions, with regional acts opening. Crowds in the hundreds of thousands.
nightly · freeFireworks
Fireworks light up the river above the masts most evenings — the closing night is the biggest. Best seen from the quays.
one day · freeCrew parade
Thousands of sailors from every nation march through Rouen in a colourful parade of uniforms, flags and music.
quirky · freeLa Grande Pagaille
The Armada's most chaotic tradition: teams build homemade rafts and hurl themselves into the Seine. Pure entertainment.
closing Sun · freeThe Grande Parade
The finale: every ship sails downstream to the sea as millions wave them off. The best viewpoints →
Dates & line-up: the detailed 2027 programme — concert acts, parade day, fireworks times — is published by the organisers nearer the event. Join the list to get it first.