Festa del Pesce di Caorle
The fresh fish festival on Madonnina beach
About Festa del Pesce
A festival that smells of the sea
The Festa del Pesce is the gastronomic event symbol of Caorle, an ancient fishing village in the province of Venice. It takes place on the Sacheta beach, the stretch of sand adjacent to the sanctuary of the Madonna dell'Angelo, in a unique setting where the lagoon meets the Adriatic.
Adriatic fish is the star
The heart of the festival is the cuisine: fresh fish — fried or grilled — is served with the essential polenta, along with calamari, prawns, sardines, and other seafood delicacies. The food stalls and bar kiosks accommodate over five hundred people seated directly by the sea.
The casoni and maritime tradition
A casone, the typical wooden and marsh cane construction where Caorle's lagoon fishermen and their families once lived, is rebuilt on the shore. It is a tribute to the history and identity of a community that has always lived from the sea.
Music and shows
A stage enlivens the evenings with concerts, musical groups, and entertainment, while from the beach it is possible to watch the sailing regattas that often open the event. The Festa del Pesce is organized by the Municipality of Caorle together with the Pro Loco, the Consorzio Arenili, and the Consulta dei Giovani, with free admission.
Festa del Pesce — edition 2026
The 2026 Festa del Pesce takes place on Sacheta beach, near the sanctuary of the Madonna dell'Angelo. A replica of a casone, the typical wooden and marsh cane construction of fishermen, is set up on the shore. Visitors will find food stalls, bar kiosks, and tables for over five hundred people; a stage hosts musical events and entertainment groups, while a sailing regatta at the opening can be watched from the beach.
Programme Festa del Pesce 2026
Friday, September 11
- From 6:00 PM — Food stalls open: fried and grilled fish with polenta
- In the evening — Live music on the beach stage
Saturday, September 12
- From 6:00 PM — Fish cuisine, bar kiosks, and musical entertainment
Sunday, September 13
- From 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM — Lunch service by the sea
- Sailing regatta visible from the beach and closing shows
The detailed program with evening times will be updated on Caorle's tourist portal.
Highlights Festa del Pesce 2026
Prices Festa del Pesce 2026
Practical information — Festa del Pesce
How to get here
Caorle can be reached by car from the A4 motorway (exit Santo Stino di Livenza or Portogruaro) and then following the signs for the seaside resort. The nearest train station is Portogruaro-Caorle, connected by a bus service.
Where it takes place
Spiaggia della Sacheta, near the sanctuary of the Madonna dell'Angelo, in the historic center of Caorle (VE).
Admission
Free admission. Evening food service and, on Sundays, also lunch from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
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Where does it take place — Festa del Pesce
Spiaggia della Sacheta
Spiaggia di Levante (Sacheta), 30021 Caorle