D-Day Festival Normandy spans Caen, France and the D-Day Landing Beaches across Normandy from late May to mid-June, commemorating the Allied landings of June 6, 1944 and the Battle of Normandy. Across sites from Pegasus Bridge to Sainte-Mère-Église and the iconic Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno & Sword sectors, expect moving remembrance ceremonies, vintage vehicle parades, parachute drops, reenactment camps, guided walks, and shoreline concerts and fireworks.
DATES & TIMES
• Festival dates (2026): Saturday, May 30–Sunday, June 14, 2026. Normandy Tourism (official dates).
• D-Day anniversary: Saturday, June 6, 2026. Normandy Tourism (anniversary overview).
• Daily event schedules and ceremony times vary by location; confirm in the official festival listings and each site’s updates. Official programme listings.
LOCATION
• Normandy, France (D-Day Landing Beaches sector). Open in Google Maps.
• The festival spans the coastline from Pegasus Bridge to Sainte-Mère-Église, including the five landing sectors: Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword. Official overview.
• Key sites commonly associated with June 6 commemorations include:
• Normandy American Cemetery, American Cemetery, 14710 Colleville-sur-Mer, France. Open in Google Maps · ABMC site info.
• British Normandy Memorial, 13 Avenue Paul Poret, 14114 Ver-sur-Mer, France. Open in Google Maps · Memorial visit info.
TICKETS & ENTRY
• The D-Day Festival Normandy programme is coordinated by local tourist offices; entry rules depend on the specific event (some free, some ticketed or bookable online). Official programme listings.
• Access policies for major ceremonies can include security screening and restricted areas; confirm site-specific instructions before you go. ABMC planning info · British Normandy Memorial FAQs.
GOOD TO KNOW
• Expect heavy crowds and traffic controls near beaches, memorials, and towns around June 6; check local tourist office updates for access and parking guidance. Local tourist offices (official).
• Normandy American Cemetery is generally open daily (except December 25 and January 1); admission ends 30 minutes before closing—confirm current hours and any special access notices via ABMC. Plan your visit (ABMC).
• For last-minute schedule changes, use the official festival listings (filterable by date and town). Official programme.