Local Highlights
Explore the highlights of Honfleur through our selection of local events. Whether lively festivals, enriching cultural events, or local traditions steeped in our city's history, this section invites you to discover what makes Honfleur so vibrant and dynamic throughout the year. Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere and discover unique opportunities to experience memorable moments in the heart of Normandy. Stay updated with the latest news and be inspired by our guide to must-see moments in Honfleur.
Sailors' Festival
Every Pentecost weekend, Honfleur prepares itself and dresses in its finest attire..
Parades, processions, concerts, blessing of the sea – it's an event no Honfleur resident would miss.
Free
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Color Festival
12 July 2025, at Stade Pinel in Honfleur, participants can enjoy a festival atmosphere with live concerts, DJ Traknar, a glitter bar, temporary tattoos, food trucks, and various activities: giant inflatables like the XXL rodeo bull, big jump, bungee trampoline, and dart foot, as well as a photo booth and ball pool. Colorful powder throws will also punctuate the evening for a spectacular visual experience.
Free entry - Free activities
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Open-air cinema at Manoir du désert
9th August 2025
From 7pm, immerse yourself in history with guided tours of the Manoir du Désert. A unique place, usually closed to the public, opens its doors to you for an unforgettable evening.Enjoy an open-air cinema from 10pm.
Free admission
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Bastille Day
July 14th, the national celebration in Honfleur, offers a unique opportunity to discover ancient sailor games that celebrate the maritime traditions of the port city.
The greasy pole, the equator crossing ceremony, the legendary inclined mast challenge, and the torchlight procession will be part of the program.
The traditional fireworks display is held annually from the East Pier on the harbor.
Free
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Estuaire d'en Rire
From 9 to 14 September 2025,
Every year, the Estuaire d'en Rire festival offers an unforgettable program. To keep you in good spirits because a day without a smile is a wasted day, a karaoke night awaits you at the Grenier à Sel. Music, singing, and laughter will be on the agenda!
Free
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Festival of the Scallop and Fishing "Shrimp Festival"
From 11 to 12 October 2025,
Every year, in October, Honfleur celebrates shrimp and fishing with its traditional "Shrimp Festival". The medieval city transforms into a maritime city, and thematic stands invade the quays of the Old Basin. Numerous activities are offered throughout the weekend.
Free
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