Festival of Blue Fish and Focaccette
Blue fish and fried focaccette on the Celle Ligure seafront, in the Riviera delle Palme
About Festival of Blue Fish
Blue Fish, the Taste of the Riviera
The Festival of Blue Fish and Focaccette is one of the most beloved gastronomic events of the summer in Celle Ligure, a town on the Riviera delle Palme in the province of Savona. Now in its 48th edition in 2026, it celebrates blue fish — anchovies, sardines, mackerel — a symbolic catch of the healthy, simple Mediterranean cuisine, accompanied by focaccette, small fried Ligurian flatbreads.
Three Evenings on the Seafront
The festival takes place on the Crocetta seafront, starting from 6:00 PM, with food stalls serving freshly fried fish and focaccette. The setting is the Ligurian Sea of the Riviera di Ponente, with tables overlooking the water and the convivial atmosphere of Celle's summer festivals.
A Charitable Feast
The event is organized by AVIS Celle Ligure, the blood donors association: the festival thus combines good food with a charitable cause, with proceeds going to the association's activities. Every evening, live music accompanies dinner, making the Festival of Blue Fish a highly anticipated event for locals and tourists alike.
Festival of Blue Fish — edition 2026
The 48th edition of the Festival of Blue Fish takes place from Friday, August 22 to Sunday, August 24, 2026, on the Crocetta seafront, with stalls opening from 6:00 PM. Fried blue fish, focaccette, and live music every night animate the festival organized by AVIS Celle Ligure for charitable purposes.
Programme Festival of Blue Fish 2026
For three evenings, from 6:00 PM on the Crocetta seafront:
- Food stalls with fried blue fish (anchovies, sardines, mackerel) and Ligurian focaccette
- Live music every night
The detailed music program will be announced by the organizers in the days preceding the event.
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Practical information — Festival of Blue Fish
How to Get There
Celle Ligure is located on the Riviera delle Palme, between Varazze and Albisola. By car, take the Celle Ligure-Albisola exit from the A10 motorway. Celle Ligure train station is on the Genoa-Ventimiglia line, a short walk from the seafront.
Times and Admission
Stalls open from 6:00 PM on the Crocetta seafront. Free admission; food and drinks are paid for. It's advisable to arrive early to find a seat at the tables.
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Where does it take place — Festival of Blue Fish
Lungomare Crocetta
Lungomare Crocetta, 17015 Celle Ligure