Festivals

Battle of Flowers

Season or date: Second Thursday and Friday of August

Summer festival famous since 1902 for flower float parades and nighttime illuminations.

Liberation Day

Season or date: May 9

National celebration of liberation from Nazi occupation with military band parades and fireworks.

Jersey International Air Display

Season or date: Early September

Offshore air show viewing British and French military aircraft and aerobatics.

Jersey Weekender

Season or date: Early September

Island's largest pop and rock music festival, inheriting former Jersey Live.

Tennerfest

Season or date: October

Food event where participating restaurants offer limited menus for ten pounds.

Fire Festival (Bonfire Night)

Season or date: November 5

Evening of bonfires and fireworks related to Guy Fawkes.

Easter Market

Season or date: Around Easter

Spring market featuring local produce at St. Helier Central Market.

Nouormand (Norman Language Fest)

Season or date: Biennial summer

Linguistic cultural exchange festival among Norman Islands and Normandy region.

Durrell Dash

Season or date: June

Charity run hosted by Durrell Wildlife Park.

Christmas Market

Season or date: December

Winter regular event with stalls around Royal Square.

Public holidays

  • New Year's Day
  • Good Friday
  • Easter Monday
  • Early May Bank Holiday
  • Liberation Day (May 9)
  • Spring Bank Holiday
  • Summer Bank Holiday
  • Christmas
  • Boxing Day