Fête de la Saint-Pierre de Sète
Maritime tradition in Sète, Hérault
2026
About Fête de la Saint-Pierre de
Fête de la Saint-Pierre de — edition 2026
2026 edition of the Fête de la Saint-Pierre de Sète, from Thursday, July 2 to Monday, July 6, 2026. This edition corresponds to the 78th Grand Pardon de la Saint-Pierre, organized by the Amicale des pêcheurs Sète-Môle in honor of the patron saint of fishermen.
Fête de la Saint-Pierre de Sète — 2026 Edition
The 78th Grand Pardon de la Saint-Pierre will be held from Thursday, July 2 to Monday, July 6, 2026 in Sète, in the Hérault. For five days, the city celebrates Saint Peter, patron saint of fishermen, through the maritime traditions of Sète.
The usual program for this fishermen's festival includes: processions and torchlight retreat under the protective eye of the statue of Saint Peter, nautical jousting tournaments (joutes à la charrette, junior jousts, regional tournament, heavy jousts, school jousts), and the emblematic highlight, the sea procession of decorated boats for the blessing and floral tribute in memory of lost sailors, up to the Chapelle des Pénitents.
The detailed day-by-day program is communicated each year on the official channels of the Office de Tourisme Archipel de Thau and the Amicale des pêcheurs Sète-Môle.
Highlights Fête de la Saint-Pierre de 2026
- 72nd edition
- In Sète, Hérault
Prices Fête de la Saint-Pierre de 2026
Fête de la Saint-Pierre de — 2027 edition
The 2026 edition was held from 2 July to 6 July 2026. The dates for the 2027 edition have not been announced yet. This page will be updated as soon as the official programme is published.
Practical information — Fête de la Saint-Pierre de
Practical Information
Location
Sète (34200), Hérault.
Access
Travel to Sète by road. Parking is available near 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 Sète town hall.
Fête de la Saint-Pierre de Sète in Sète
Fête de la Saint-Pierre de Sète is a must-attend event in the cultural life of Sète and the Hérault department, in Occitanie. Since its creation in 1955, this event has established itself as a benchmark for maritime tradition, attracting a loyal and curious audience each year.
Presentation
Fishermen's festival with maritime procession, blessing of boats, music, and jousting in early July.
An event rooted in its territory
Located in the heart of Sète, Fête de la Saint-Pierre de Sète 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 de Sète offers a varied program combining maritime tradition and conviviality. Visitors can enjoy multiple activities, discoveries, and moments of sharing that make this event so rich. The complete program is communicated each year on the official channels of the event.
A convivial event
Fête de la Saint-Pierre de Sète 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 Sète. The warm welcome from the organizers and volunteers makes each edition a memorable experience.
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