Arès Oyster Festival
Grand oyster festival on the shores of the Bassin d'Arcachon
About Oyster Festival
The Arès Oyster Festival is one of the major summer events of the Bassin d'Arcachon. Organized every August on the Georges Dartiguelongue esplanade, this popular festival has been celebrating the oysters of the Bassin and seafood for over 50 years. The program includes: oyster and mussel tastings, musical entertainment, a fair, and fireworks. Admission is free for all.
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The Oyster Festival, a Bassin d'Arcachon Tradition
The Arès Oyster Festival has been an institution in the Bassin d'Arcachon for over 50 years. Every summer in August, the Georges Dartiguelongue esplanade transforms into a vast festive space dedicated to oysters and seafood.
Tastings and Gastronomy
The heart of the festival lies in the tastings of fresh oysters from the Bassin d'Arcachon, accompanied by mussels, shrimp, and Bordeaux wines. Local oyster farmers share their expertise and introduce visitors to the different varieties of oysters from the Bassin.
Entertainment and Fair
The festival offers numerous musical performances, amusement rides, a fair, and shows for the whole family. The highlight is the traditional fireworks display over the Bassin.
A Popular Event
Free and open to all, the Oyster Festival attracts thousands of visitors each year who come to enjoy the summer and friendly atmosphere of Arès.
Oyster Festival — edition 2026
53rd edition of the Arès Oyster Festival.
Oyster Festival — 2026 Edition
The Arès Oyster Festival returns in August 2026 for its 53rd edition on the shores of the Bassin d'Arcachon.
Prices Oyster Festival 2026
Practical information — Oyster Festival
Access
Esplanade Georges Dartiguelongue, Arès (33740). On the shores of the Bassin d'Arcachon. Parking available in town.
Prices
Free admission. Tastings are paid.
Dates
Four days in August (from August 14 to 17 for the 2025 edition).
Contact
Arès Town Hall — ville-ares.fr
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Where does it take place — Oyster Festival
Esplanade Georges Dartiguelongue
Esplanade Georges Dartiguelongue, 33740 Arès