What events should not be missed in Dieppe in 2026?

A lively seaside town year-round, Dieppe offers a wealth of events that mark the changing seasons.

From sports and music to street art, gastronomy, and heritage, there's something for everyone.

Here are the events to add to your calendar during your stay at our hotel in Dieppe in 2026.

Summer Highlights

 

• July 4 & 5, 2026 - Oxfam Trailwalker: This fundraising event brings together teams to take on an extraordinary challenge: walking 100 kilometers, day and night, between the coast and the Normandy countryside. A sporting and humanitarian adventure organized to benefit the international solidarity efforts of Oxfam France.
   
• July 7-24, 2026 - Sports Village: Throughout July, the lawns of Dieppe beach are transformed into a giant playground. Team sports, martial arts, water sports, gymnastics, kite flying, and chess: a wide range of free activities are offered for all ages.
   
• July 11 and 12, 2026 - Spray Festival: the seafront is transformed into a vast open-air gallery for the Spray Festival. For two days, nearly fifty artists create live murals on the beach huts. Concerts, DJ sets, and other entertainment round out this unmissable event for urban culture enthusiasts.
   
• July 23 to August 30, 2026 - Les Musicales de Normandie: this festival celebrates over six centuries of music through an eclectic program throughout the region. In Dieppe, a concert by the Citadelle Quartet is scheduled for July 24 at the Dieppe Museum, featuring works by Haydn and Mozart.
   

Events for all enthusiasts

 

• August 21-30, 2026 - International Chess Festival: For ten days, Dieppe welcomes amateur and competitive players from all over France and abroad.
   
• September 19, 2026 - Dieppe Road Race: This running race attracts many participants every year. Several distances are offered.
   
• September 26 and 27, 2026 - Deep Jumping: amateur and professional riders gather for this show jumping competition, which has become a must-attend event of the autumn season. The exhibitors' village also offers the opportunity to discover the equestrian world in all its forms.

Autumn: Heritage and Gastronomy
 

• October 10-11, 2026 - Dieppe Festi-Vintage: The seafront lawns take on a journey through time. Vintage vehicles, military encampments, pin-up girls, rock and country concerts, family activities, and the Miss Festi-Vintage pageant make up a program that's as original as it is fun.
   
• November 14th and 15th, 2026 - Herring and Scallop Fair: a true institution in Dieppe, this large popular festival celebrates local seafood specialties. Grilled herring, scallops, a gourmet market, musical entertainment, fireworks, and a festive atmosphere attract thousands of visitors to the quays every year.

Located on the old ramparts of Dieppe, facing the port, our hotel, La Tour aux Crabes, welcomes you year-round.

Book one of our 47 rooms now to enjoy the events and festivities of Dieppe!