Dieppe International Kite Festival
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Edition 2025 — Kites of Dieppe
The 22nd edition of the Dieppe International Kite Festival will take place from September 13 to 21, 2025. The theme "shapes and colors" celebrates the infinite creativity of kite flyers from around the world, with over 400 participants from 28 nations.
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22nd Edition - September 13 to 21, 2025
The 2025 edition of the Dieppe International Kite Festival celebrates the theme "shapes and colors", echoing the abundant creativity of kite flyers from around the world. The 2025 poster pays tribute to Dieppe's maritime identity, between sky, sea, and cross-Channel ferry, to mark the 200th anniversary of the Dieppe-Newhaven link.
Over 400 international kite flyers are expected, including 200 official representatives from 28 nations: Belgium, Canada, China, Colombia, Denmark, Germany, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, Poland, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tasmania, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam, and many more.
The program includes five thematic villages, giant kite flights in the morning, choreographed demonstrations in the afternoon, a night flight on September 19, a festive closing parade on September 21, fabrication and piloting workshops, and daily circus shows and concerts.
Programme
2025 Program
- Free Flights (Mornings): Giant kites from all nations
- Choreographed Demonstrations (Afternoons): Aerial ballets with musical accompaniment
- Night Flight: Friday, September 19
- Festive Parade: Sunday, September 21 (Closing)
- 5 Thematic Villages: Exhibition, Children, History, Creative, Aerial Photography
- Workshops: Kite making and piloting for everyone
- Shows and Concerts: Daily programming
- Creation Contest: Theme "asymmetrical balance"
Highlights
To Remember for 2025
- Dates: Saturday, September 13 to Sunday, September 21, 2025
- Theme: "Shapes and Colors"
- 28 nations represented, over 400 kite flyers
- 200th Anniversary of the Dieppe-Newhaven link
- Night flight, parade, workshops, concerts
- Free and open access
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Where does it take place — Kites of Dieppe
Pelouses du front de mer de Dieppe
Pelouses du front de mer, 76200 Dieppe