The next full Fête des Jonquilles in Gérardmer is announced for April 2028. As of 14 July 2026, the exact day, programme and ticketing have not been published. One distinction matters: the event held from 17 to 19 April 2026 was called Jonquilles en fête, and the town hall specified that it was not the grand float parade.
This guide keeps the same web address from one edition to the next. We will update it when official information is released, instead of creating a new URL every spring.
Next full edition: April 2028
Gérardmer town hall announces the next full Fête des Jonquilles for April 2028, but gives no exact dates yet. A 2027 date found on an old tourism calendar or an unofficial website should not be used to book a trip.
The 2028 schedule, ticket prices, grandstands, traffic plan and parking arrangements will be added after publication by the town hall or the Société des Fêtes. Details copied from an earlier edition may no longer apply.
Until then, use our guide to Gérardmer from La Bresse and our ideas for spring in the Hautes-Vosges.
Jonquilles en fête 2026 was not the grand parade
From 17 to 19 April 2026, Place du Vieux Gérardmé hosted an exhibition and competition of daffodil-covered creations. The municipal listing also mentioned concerts, musical entertainment and a treasure hunt. That intermediate event is now over.
The wording prevents a common search confusion: Jonquilles en fête 2026 and the full Fête des Jonquilles 2028 are not the same format. Any event in 2027 will need official confirmation and should not be presented as the grand parade in advance.
What does the full Fête des Jonquilles look like?
The Société des Fêtes presents a Gérardmer tradition dating back to 1935. For the 51st edition, held from 4 to 6 April 2025, the organiser documented twenty floats covered with millions of flowers, the overnight flower-pinning session and a large parade accompanied by musical groups.
Those archives explain the character of the festival; they are not a 2028 programme. Float numbers, entertainment, times and entry conditions must all be checked for the next edition. The organiser’s official 2025 parade archive is the best current source for understanding the event.
Planning a stay from La Bresse
The drive to Gérardmer follows mountain roads and journey time depends on traffic. For a major event, wait for the official travel plan before choosing a car park or arrival time. Do not rely on an old shuttle map.
La Bresse can be a base for combining the flower weekend with other Vosges activities. Our where to stay in La Bresse guide outlines the available options; it does not guarantee availability during the festival.
How this page will be updated
We will check the page when the 2028 programme opens, then again 90, 30, 7 and 1 day before the event for tickets, traffic, times and late changes. Afterwards, it will switch back to archive mode while retaining the same URL for the following edition.
For now, only two points are confirmed: the next full edition is planned for April 2028, and its precise dates are still to come.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the next full Gérardmer Fête des Jonquilles?
Gérardmer town hall announces the next full Fête des Jonquilles for April 2028. Exact dates and ticketing have not yet been released.
Will there be a full Fête des Jonquilles in 2027?
No full 2027 edition is confirmed by the two official sources checked. Wait for an announcement from the town hall or the Société des Fêtes.
What happened in April 2026?
Gérardmer hosted Jonquilles en fête from 17 to 19 April 2026, with flower displays, a competition, concerts and activities. The town hall stated that it was not the grand parade.
Where will the official programme appear?
On the Société des Fêtes website and Gérardmer town hall agenda. Times, tickets, access and restrictions must be checked again once the 2028 programme is published.