Bastille Day Evening Event 2026

Inspired by the timeless glamour of Parisian nightlife and the spirit of a modern global city, the Alliance Française de Chicago Professionals Group (AFPG) invites you to a Bastille Day soirée  that highlights French culture, international exchange, and the enduring spirit of celebration. As France and the United States commemorate 250 years of enduring friendship and cultural exchange, the evening welcomes Chicago’s vibrant community of creatives, professionals, francophiles, and cultural explorers.

Set within the historic Alliance Française de Chicago, celebrating nearly 130 years in Chicago, this unforgettable evening brings together music, dancing, and French joie de vivre under the lights of a Chicago summer night.

Enjoy refined cocktails, French wines, curated raffle prizes, and a lively dance floor as our DJ spins a mix of contemporary and international favorites late into the evening. 

Whether you come for the ambiance, the music, or the company, Bastille Day at the Alliance Française remains the place to celebrate France’s national holiday in Chicago.

This event has limited capacity. Secure your tickets in advance and join us for an evening of celebration à la française.
This event is 21+

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As a nonprofit cultural institution, proceeds from the evening directly support the Alliance Française de Chicago’s cultural programming, educational initiatives, and community outreach efforts, helping sustain and expand French language and francophone culture in Chicago for future generations.

To learn more about our daytime Bastille Day celebrations, click here.

Raffle Items

• 1 Dyptique Candle
• 1 Dual Membership for the Chicago International Film Fest
• Tickets for the 62nd Annual Chicago International Film Fest in the fall
• More to come SOON!

About la fête nationale

What is la fête nationale ? Bastille day (Le 14 juillet) is the national holiday of France commemorating two historical dates: the fall of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, and the subsequent Fête de la Fédération on July 14, 1790, which marked the first celebration of the revolution and national unification. Thus because of these significant events, the 14th of July continues to be erected as a day in which we celebrate France’s independence from tyranny and the fight for fundamental rights. Values that still remain at the core of French culture to this day, over a century later.