Sagra del Pesce Azzurro e delle Focaccette
Blue fish and fried focaccette on the Celle Ligure seafront, on the Riviera delle Palme
About Sagra del Pesce Azzurro
Blue fish, the flavour of the Riviera
The Sagra del Pesce Azzurro e delle 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 Mediterranean's poor but healthy cuisine, accompanied by focaccette, small fried Ligurian flatbreads.
Three evenings on the seafront
The festival takes place on the lungomare Crocetta, starting from 6:00 PM, with food stalls serving fresh fried fish and freshly cooked focaccette. The setting is the sea of the Riviera di Ponente, with tables overlooking the water and the convivial atmosphere of Celle's summer festivals.
A solidarity festival
The event is organised by AVIS of Celle Ligure, the blood donors' association: the festival thus combines good food with a solidarity purpose, with proceeds going to the association's activities. Every evening, live music accompanies dinner, making the Sagra del Pesce Azzurro a much-anticipated event for residents and tourists.
Sagra del Pesce Azzurro — edition 2026
The 48th edition of the Sagra del Pesce Azzurro takes place from Friday, August 22 to Sunday, August 24, 2026, on the Lungomare Crocetta, with stalls opening from 6:00 PM. Fried blue fish, focaccette, and live music every evening animate the festival organised by AVIS of Celle Ligure for a good cause.
Programme Sagra del Pesce Azzurro 2026
For three evenings, from 6:00 PM on Lungomare Crocetta:
- Food stalls with fried blue fish (anchovies, sardines, mackerel) and Ligurian focaccette
- Live music every evening
The detailed music program will be announced by the organisers in the days preceding the event.
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Practical information — Sagra del Pesce Azzurro
How to get there
Celle Ligure is located on the Riviera delle Palme, between Varazze and Albisola. By car from the Celle Ligure-Albisola A10 exit. 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 lungomare Crocetta. Free admission; pay for food and drinks. It's advisable to arrive early to find a table.
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Where does it take place — Sagra del Pesce Azzurro
Lungomare Crocetta
Lungomare Crocetta, 17015 Celle Ligure