Fête de la Saint-Pierre d'Agde
Maritime tradition in Agde, Hérault
About Fête de la Saint-Pierre d'Agde
Fête de la Saint-Pierre d'Agde in Agde
Fête de la Saint-Pierre d'Agde is a must-attend event in the cultural life of Agde and the Hérault department, in Occitanie. Since its creation in 1859, this event has established itself as a benchmark for maritime tradition, attracting a loyal and curious audience each year.
Presentation
Festival honoring the patron saint of fishermen with maritime procession, blessing, and fireworks in early July.
An event rooted in its territory
Located in the heart of Agde, Fête de la Saint-Pierre d'Agde takes advantage of the exceptional setting of the commune and its heritage. The event fully participates in the tourist attractiveness of the Hérault department and enhances the cultural, natural, and human riches of the Occitanie region. The Hérault department, bathed by the Mediterranean and crossed by varied landscapes from the coast to the Larzac, offers an ideal setting for hosting quality cultural events.
Program and activities
Each edition of Fête de la Saint-Pierre d'Agde offers a varied program combining maritime tradition and conviviality. Visitors can enjoy multiple activities, discoveries, and moments of sharing that make this event rich. The complete program is communicated each year on the official channels of the event.
A friendly gathering
Fête de la Saint-Pierre d'Agde is above all a moment of sharing and conviviality. Whether you are an informed enthusiast or simply curious, everyone will find something to satisfy their curiosity and have a pleasant time in Agde. The warm welcome from the organizers and volunteers makes each edition a memorable souvenir.
Fête de la Saint-Pierre d'Agde — edition 2026
The Saint-Pierre Festival, Agde's traditional fishermen's celebration, takes place from Friday, July 3 to Sunday, July 5, 2026, in Agde's city center and at the Criée du Grau d'Agde. Honoring Saint Peter, patron saint of fishermen, it blends maritime fervor, Occitan traditions, and popular entertainment: parades, torchlight procession, blessing of boats at sea, nautical jousts, seafood tastings, concerts, and fireworks. Free admission.
The Saint-Pierre and Fishermen's Festival 2026 in Agde
From Friday, July 3 to Sunday, July 5, 2026, the city of Agde and Le Grau d'Agde celebrate their emblematic maritime festival in honor of Saint Peter, patron saint of fishermen. For three days, Agde's city center and the Criée du Grau d'Agde come alive with sea traditions: processions and parades, homage to lost sailors, sea outing for the blessing of boats, nautical jousts, tastings of sardines and seafood, the traditional game of Lo Capelet, concerts, and fireworks.
The event is entirely free and open to all. Catering is available on site at the Criée du Grau d'Agde (43 quai Commandant Méric, 34300 Agde), reservations recommended.
Programme Fête de la Saint-Pierre d'Agde 2026
Friday, July 3, 2026 — Agde City Center
- 9:00 PM — Arrival of Saint-Pierre via the Hérault
- 9:30 PM — Procession and mass at Saint-Sever Church
- 10:30 PM — Parade and torchlight procession
- 11:00 PM — Fireworks and musical evening
Saturday, July 4, 2026 — Criée du Grau d'Agde
- 12:00 PM — Sardine tasting
- 2:30 PM — Discovery of seafood products
- 6:00 PM — Nautical jousting tournament
- 9:30 PM — 80s concert
Sunday, July 5, 2026 — Criée du Grau d'Agde
- 10:30 AM — Procession
- 11:00 AM — Sea outing and blessing of boats
- 3:00 PM — Tournament of the traditional game « Lo Capelet »
- 9:30 PM — Disco funk concert
- 11:00 PM — Final fireworks display
Highlights Fête de la Saint-Pierre d'Agde 2026
- Blessing of fishing boats at sea
- Traditional nautical jousts
- Two fireworks displays (Friday and Sunday)
- Tastings of sardines and seafood
- Traditional Occitan game « Lo Capelet »
- Free admission
Prices Fête de la Saint-Pierre d'Agde 2026
Practical information — Fête de la Saint-Pierre d'Agde
Practical Information
Location
Agde (34300), Hérault.
Access
Travel to Agde by road. Parking is available around the event site. Consult official information for access details.
Prices
Free entry.
Contact
For more information, consult the official website of the event or contact the Agde town hall.
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Where does it take place — Fête de la Saint-Pierre d'Agde
Criée du Grau d'Agde et cœur de ville d'Agde
43 quai Commandant Méric, 34300 Agde (Le Grau d'Agde), 34300 Agde