Events calendar Somme

A real popular festival at Cayeux-sur-Mer in the bay of the Somme. Adorned with a multitude of gladioli (nearly 9,000!) and multicoloured dahlias, the town becomes an even more lively place for a day. On the programme: parade of floats decorated with flowers by the associations, competition for the most beautiful float, musical entertainment in the afternoon at the city's kiosk and open-air disco in the evening on Boulevard du Général Sizaire, with a splendid fireworks display as a final bouquet. Every year, the public is present in large numbers in the streets of the city.

Organised in honour of the sea and sailors, the Fête de la Mer at Le Crotoy is an event not to be missed. Magnificent in traditional costumes, the sailors parade with the musicians of the local harmony and the giants of Berck, Flip and Zabeth. Follow them, hoping that there are enough free places on the boats to participate in the blessing of the sea. The Marseillaise resounds during the stopover near the monument dedicated to the sailors who disappeared in the changing waters of the English Channel. A market of regional products and various festivities also take place during this weekend, such as jousting in the hunting basin and outings at sea.

This is the not-to-be-missed event for all lovers of the ^9th art! On the initiative of the association On a marché sur la bulle (Tintin fans rejoice!), some one hundred authors meet at the Halle Freyssinet for workshops, screenings of live drawings, signings, events and conferences. For the ^25th edition, Cyril Pedrosa signed the poster. Exhibitions on Amiens Cathedral, the Musée de Picardie and Shinichi Ishizuka's Blue Giant manga marked the last edition of the festival.

This festival is part of the "Journées doullennaises des jardins d'agrément". A pretty bucolic event, which has been held since 1987, in the heart of the citadel of Doullens. 70 gardeners-collectors, from France and Belgium, present and offer for sale their collection, and are pleased to share the benefits of these exceptional plants. Take advantage of the gardening advice of these enthusiasts during a resolutely green weekend!

Every summer, the Grand Maris Park hosts the "Sportez-vous bien!" event, open to all and whose aim is to promote the practice of sports. Several sports are on the program: minigolf, archery, climbing or beach tennis. As for aquatic activities, you can try your hand at kayaking or paddling along the Somme. All these activities are completely free of charge. An excellent alternative for those who are not lucky enough to go on holiday or for those who wish to try a sport. The craze is so great that some sports clubs are seeing an increase in registration requests following the event. Is there a new vocation waiting for you?

For the past 13 years, these two festive evenings have been a great opportunity to rediscover this beautiful music from Scotland, Ireland and Brittany. La Nouvelle Salle has been hosting the festival since 2023, and audiences are immersed in a different universe, savoring the experience and returning in greater numbers every year. Extend the pleasure outside with the Celtic village, offering typical objects, local products, clothing and plenty of places to eat. It's a great opportunity to introduce your youngest visitors to the sounds of Irish flutes and bagpipes!

In partnership with the city of Amiens, Chemins en Somme organizes every year a hike to discover the main attractions of the city, enjoy the illuminations and the Christmas village with its 130 chalets. An excellent way to discover the city in a different way. As the pace is free, the departure is at a specific point but within a wide time range. The route even passes inside the cathedral! An ecocup and a snack are offered to all participants, accompanied by mulled wine of course! The route ends with the Chroma show.

Over nearly 10 days, around 300 exhibitors will showcase their products, spread over several universes: housing and furnishings, wines and local products, beauty and well-being or outdoor spaces. An agricultural village allows visitors to discover the professions of agriculture and to taste dishes prepared with local products. Shows and entertainment are also on offer at the fairgrounds. An event awaited by many people and which offers a beautiful showcase for regional products.