Fête Votive de Marseillan
Votive festival in Marseillan, Hérault
About Fête Votive de Marseillan
Fête Votive de Marseillan in Marseillan
Fête Votive de Marseillan is an unmissable event in the cultural life of Marseillan and the department of Hérault, in Occitanie. Since its creation in 1926, this event has established itself as a benchmark for votive festivals, attracting a loyal and curious audience each year.
Presentation
Summer votive festival of Marseillan with entertainment, Camarguais races, concerts, and fireworks.
An event rooted in its territory
Located in the heart of Marseillan, Fête Votive de Marseillan takes advantage of the exceptional setting of the town and its heritage. The event fully participates in the tourist attractiveness of the Hérault department and showcases 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 entertainment
Each edition of Fête Votive de Marseillan offers a varied program combining votive festival and conviviality. Visitors can enjoy multiple activities, discoveries, and moments of sharing that make this event so rich. The complete program is announced each year on the official channels of the event.
A friendly gathering
Fête Votive de Marseillan 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 Marseillan. The warm welcome from the organizers and volunteers makes each edition a memorable experience.
Fête Votive de Marseillan — edition 2026
2026 edition of the Fête Votive de Marseillan, traditionally set around August 15th and the patron saint's day on August 16th, in the port and town center of Marseillan (Hérault).
Fête Votive de Marseillan — 2026 Edition
The Fête Votive de Marseillan, the town's major local festival, traditionally takes place in mid-August, around August 16th, which corresponds to the patron saint's day. In previous years, it ran for four days, from August 15th to 18th.
The highlight of the festival is the Capelet (or greasy pole race), the oldest Marseillan tradition: a pole coated with tallow extends over the water in the port, and competitors try to grab hats hung at its end, after a parade of participants. The festival also includes evening balls and concerts on Place de la République, the esplanade, and the port, and concludes with a fireworks display.
The detailed program and final dates for the 2026 edition are usually published by the City of Marseillan in the summer, shortly before the event.
Highlights Fête Votive de Marseillan 2026
- 101st edition
- In Marseillan, Hérault
Prices Fête Votive de Marseillan 2026
Practical information — Fête Votive de Marseillan
Practical Information
Location
Marseillan (34340), Hérault.
Access
Travel to Marseillan by road. Parking 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 town hall of Marseillan.
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