Oursinades
Traditions and folklore Traditional festival Gastronomy TastingFrom Saturday 28 February to Sunday 01 March 2026
Saturday
11:00 to 17:00
Sunday
11:00 to 17:00
Location : Etang de l'Olivier
Presentation
Come and enjoy sea urchins and seafood specialties by the water on the banks of the Étang de l'Olivier, Esplanade Charles de Gaulle (mini port side)
For over 25 years, the Sea Urchin Festival (Oursinades) has been the must-attend event in Istres, held in early March!
Food will be available on site, including sea urchins, shellfish platters, fisherman's stew, mussels and fries, seafood or meat burgers, as well as sweet treats such as crepes, waffles, and churros, not to mention the refreshment stands.
Live music will also be provided by Patrick David and Vanessa Smiled on Saturday, and Stud - French and international hits - on Sunday.
"Les Rameurs de l'Olivier" (The Rowers of the Olive Tree) will offer demonstrations and introductions to traditional rowing on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
The Sea Urchin Festival is organized by the City of Istres' Events Department in partnership with various local associations.
Food will be available on site, including sea urchins, shellfish platters, fisherman's stew, mussels and fries, seafood or meat burgers, as well as sweet treats such as crepes, waffles, and churros, not to mention the refreshment stands.
Live music will also be provided by Patrick David and Vanessa Smiled on Saturday, and Stud - French and international hits - on Sunday.
"Les Rameurs de l'Olivier" (The Rowers of the Olive Tree) will offer demonstrations and introductions to traditional rowing on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
The Sea Urchin Festival is organized by the City of Istres' Events Department in partnership with various local associations.
Event Organizer
Office de Tourisme d'Istres
Location
Etang de l'Olivier
13800
Istres
Tarifs
Free access.
Destination
13800
Istres
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 43.516548
Longitude : 4.994661
- Further information :
- Etang de l'Olivier Place