Boulogne-sur-Mer Herring Festival
Edition 2025 Finished Free Gastronomy Local Produce Sea

Boulogne-sur-Mer Herring Festival

22 Nov 2025 — 23 Nov 2025
Boulogne-sur-Mer — Pas-de-Calais (62)

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Edition 2025 — Herring Festival

The 33rd edition of the Herring Festival was held on November 22nd and 23rd, 2025, around the Napoleon basin. The Vareuses Porteloises entertained the day with their sea shanties, while professionals offered smoked, grilled, and marinated herring to thousands of visitors.

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33rd Edition - November 2025

The 33rd edition of the Herring Festival brought together lovers of fish and maritime traditions around the Napoleon basin on November 22nd and 23rd, 2025. The program included: tasting of smoked, grilled, and marinated herring, musical entertainment with the Vareuses Porteloises, culinary demonstrations, and association stands celebrating Boulogne's maritime heritage.

Highlights

2025 Highlights

  • 33rd edition of the Herring Festival
  • Sea shanties with the Vareuses Porteloises
  • Tastings of smoked, grilled, and marinated herring
  • Culinary demonstrations and traditional floats

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Free admission. Tastings are paid on site.

Where does it take place — Herring Festival

Port de Boulogne-sur-Mer - Bassin Napoléon

Bassin Napoléon, 62200 Boulogne-sur-Mer

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Herring Festival in brief

Gastronomy Local Produce Sea Nautical Heritage Folk Traditions Family Outdoor Free Participatory Pas-de-Calais

History of Herring Festival