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International Kite and Wind Festival

The unmissable event for kite flyers in France

Châtelaillon-Plage — Charente-Maritime (17) • Since 1994
Crafts Outdoor Multidisciplinary
International Kite and Wind Festival
Edition
2026
Kite Festival Châtelaillon

About Kite Festival Châtelaillon

The International Kite and Wind Festival of Châtelaillon-Plage is one of the major kite events in Europe. Every spring, the beach hosts over 300 kite flyers from around the world for three days of free aerial shows with nearly 800 colorful kites filling the sky, Japanese rokkaku competitions, and introductions to towed sports.
Dates 18 Apr — 20 Apr 2026
Location Châtelaillon-Plage (17)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed
Edition 2026

Kite Festival Châtelaillon — edition 2026

32nd edition of the International Kite and Wind Festival

2026 Program

Join us for a new spectacular edition with the best kite flyers in the world.

Highlights Kite Festival Châtelaillon 2026

  • Daily aerial shows
  • International champions
  • Rokkaku kite fights
  • Board sports introductions
  • Workshops for all ages

Prices Kite Festival Châtelaillon 2026

Free entry and activities
Edition 2027

Kite Festival Châtelaillon — 2027 edition

The 2026 edition was held from 18 April to 20 April 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

Practical information — Kite Festival Châtelaillon

Practical Information

Location

Châtelaillon-Plage Beach

Access

  • By car: D137 from La Rochelle (15 min), free parking nearby
  • By bus: regular lines from La Rochelle

Hours

Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Prices

  • Free entry
  • Free introductory workshops

An Exceptional Aerial Show

For over 30 years, the International Kite and Wind Festival has transformed Châtelaillon beach into a magnificent celestial theater. More than 800 kites take over the sky during this spring event which attracts over 100,000 spectators. French and European champions perform technical figures with 4, 6, 8, or even 10 pilots in a spectacular aerial ballet.

Activities for Everyone

The festival offers a rich and varied program: traditional Japanese rokkaku kite fights, giant marine bestiary in the sky, demonstrations and introductions to kitesurfing, kite jumping, powerkiting, wingfoiling, and land yachting. Free workshops allow the public of all ages to discover these impressive disciplines and the magic of kite flying.

Where does it take place — Kite Festival Châtelaillon

Plage de Châtelaillon-Plage
Plage de Châtelaillon, 17340 Châtelaillon-Plage

Kite Festival Châtelaillon in brief

Crafts Outdoor Multidisciplinary Charente-Maritime

History of Kite Festival Châtelaillon

Edition 2025 Apr 2025 Edition 2024 Apr 2024
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