Fête des Pêcheurs d'Agde
Maritime tradition in Agde, Hérault
About Fête des Pêcheurs d'Agde
Agde Fishermen's Festival
The Agde Fishermen's Festival is one of the great traditional events in the maritime life of Agde and Le Grau d'Agde, in the Hérault department, Occitanie. Celebrated in honor of Saint Peter, patron saint of fishermen, it perpetuates an ancient tradition centered around the community of seafarers.
A maritime festival rooted in its territory
Mainly organized around the Criée du Grau d'Agde and in the historic heart of Agde, the festival blends religious fervor, remembrance of sailors, and popular festivities. An emblematic highlight: the procession followed by the sea outing and the blessing of the boats, with the laying of wreaths in memory of lost sailors.
Program and activities
Each edition offers nautical jousts on the Hérault river, the traditional game tournament Lo Capelet, tastings of sardines and seafood, concerts, and fireworks. The full program is published annually by the City of Agde and the Saint-Pierre Festival Committee.
Fête des Pêcheurs d'Agde — edition 2026
The Agde Fishermen's Festival, celebrated in honor of Saint Peter, patron saint of fishermen, returns from Friday, July 3rd to Sunday, July 5th, 2026, in Agde and Grau d'Agde. Three days of maritime tradition: procession and blessing of boats at sea, nautical jousts, seafood tastings, concerts, and fireworks. Free admission.
Agde Fishermen's Festival — 2026 Edition
The 2026 edition of the Agde Fishermen's Festival takes place from Friday, July 3rd to Sunday, July 5th, 2026, in Agde and Grau d'Agde (Hérault). A traditional festival dedicated to Saint Peter, patron saint of fishermen, it is held notably around the Grau d'Agde Fish Market (43 quai Commandant Méric) and in the historic heart of Agde.
On the program: arrival of Saint Peter by river, procession and mass at Saint-Sever church, torchlight procession, sea outing and blessing of boats with the laying of wreaths in memory of lost sailors, nautical jousts on the Hérault, traditional game tournament Lo Capelet, tastings of sardines and seafood, concerts, and fireworks. Catering is available on site on Saturday and Sunday (reservations recommended).
Programme Fête des Pêcheurs d'Agde 2026
Friday, July 3rd, 2026
- 21:00 — Arrival of Saint Peter by river, escorted by the honor guard
- 21:30 — Procession and mass at Saint-Sever church (Mélopoïa choir)
- 22:30 — Parade with torchlight procession
- 23:00 — Fireworks and musical evening hosted by Tony
Saturday, July 4th, 2026
- 12:00 — Sardine tasting
- 14:30 — Discovery of seafood products and entertainment
- 18:00 — Jonathan Danis nautical jousting tournament
- 19:30 — On-site catering (reservations recommended)
- 21:30 — 80s concert with the Funky Rabbit orchestra
Sunday, July 5th, 2026
- 10:30 — Procession of Notre-Dame to the Fish Market
- 11:00 — Sea outing and blessing of boats
- 13:00 and 19:30 — On-site catering
- 15:00 — Traditional game tournament Lo Capelet
- 21:30 — Disco funk concert with the Funky Lady's orchestra
- 23:00 — Closing fireworks
Highlights Fête des Pêcheurs d'Agde 2026
- Procession and blessing of boats at sea
- Nautical jousts on the Hérault
- Traditional game Lo Capelet
- Seafood tastings
- Concerts and fireworks — Agde and Grau d'Agde
Prices Fête des Pêcheurs d'Agde 2026
Practical information — Fête des Pêcheurs d'Agde
Practical Information
Location
Agde and Le Grau d'Agde (34300), Hérault. The Criée du Grau d'Agde is located at 43 quai Commandant Méric.
Access
Reach Agde or Le Grau d'Agde by road. Parking available near the festival sites. The processions and boat blessing take place between the town center of Agde and the port of Le Grau d'Agde.
Prices
Free admission. On-site catering during the weekend (reservations recommended).
Contact
Saint-Pierre Festival Committee — information at 06 86 84 14 77 or from the City of Agde.
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Where does it take place — Fête des Pêcheurs d'Agde
Criée du Grau d'Agde et cœur de ville d'Agde
43 quai Commandant Méric, Le Grau d'Agde, 34300 Agde