For one of the first highlights of the year, the borders open with the Canadian Film Festival, its selection of feature films and the presence of French and Canadian personalities.
In June, join the cast for the Les Enfants de Molière theater festival.
As for music, there’s something for everyone, all year round: pop-rock, acoustic, electro, early music…
Illustration Fete Musique Freepik 
Come and cheer on the participants of the DieppeUrban Trail, theOxfam Trailwalker and the Dieppe Corrida, as well as pitch in and take part.
On the cerebral side, logic and strategy enthusiasts can take part in the 20th International Chess Festival.
This year also marks the return of a stage of the Tour Voile to the city of 4 ports.
Festival Echecs Dieppe Maeva LasserveIn 2024, sports means the Paris Olympic Games!
The Dieppe region will be vibrating alongside athletes from all over the world who come to compete in the capital for the carnival, the sports village and above all during the eventful passage of the Olympic flame.
In June, for the Fête de la Mer, come and sing a traditional song, board a boat decorated in honor of sailors, and take part in folklore and customs!
Every year in November, Dieppe celebrates its ancestral link with the sea and the fishing industry with a convivial weekend of tasting and entertainment: the famous Herring and Scallop Fair.
Two flagship events you’ll want to experience at least once!
Festival Plantes Nouvelles Saint Nicolas D AliermontThere are plenty of opportunities to buy plants and cuttings, get advice from professional gardeners, or explore one of the destination’s fabulous gardens!
During the Sustainable Development Weekend in May, you can discover the biodiversity of the Falaises du Talou area through hikes, butterfly hunts and birdwatching.
Dieppe’s first Bicycle Festival promises to be a convivial affair, full of exchanges on the theme of soft mobility.
Museums in the Dieppe region are preparing some great surprises for major national events such as the Nuit des Musées in May and the Journées du Patrimoine in September , as well as new temporary exhibitions.
The Musée de Dieppe continues to celebrate its centenary, while the Musée Ciry will take part in the Normandie Impressionniste Festival with an exhibition of contemporary photography. The Musée de l’Horlogerie and the MHVQ will be presenting special exhibitions on the theme of sport.
In June, young and old alike can try their hand at water sports for free at ” Faîtes du Nautisme “. At the 22nd Dieppe Comic Book Festival, you’ll find new reading ideas for young and old alike.
There’s plenty to do at the Braderie du Pollet, admire artists at work at the Festival Spray or the Journée des Peintres, or take in the view from the fireworks display on July 14.
The traditional summer fair will of course be back on Dieppe’s lawns in August, as will the Ferris Wheel on Quai Henri IV this autumn!
July 13 in Dieppe
July 14 in Arques-la-Bataille
Grande Roue De DieppeThe Dieppe Rally is a thrilling race that brings together amateur and experienced drivers.
A brand-new event will be held in May: a gathering of vintage Vendeuvre and Alis-Chalmers tractors, whosefactories were once located in Dieppe.
The festi-vintage and its retro cars will be back, building on the success of last year’s first edition.
You’ll be able to share great moments around local products at the Fête du Fromage in Touffreville-sur-Eu, the Dieppe night markets or the Fête de la Pomme in Sept-Meules!
At the Forum des Métiers d’Arts, meet stonecutters, glassblowers and luthiers– skills that may well inspire teenagers in their future careers.
Illustration Neufchatel Fromage Dieppe PicnicdouilleMoving commemorations are planned for the anniversaries of the raid of August 19, 1942 and the liberation of Dieppe.
As usual, a re-enactment of an Allied military camp will take over the beach lawns for a few days in August.
– February 10: Urban Night – Dieppe
– March 15 to 17: Fête du vélo – Dieppe
– March 28 to 31: Dieppe Canadian Film Festival
– April 13: Festival Auq en scène – Petit-Caux (Tourville-la-Chapelle)
– April 21: Festival des plantes nouvelles – Saint-Nicolas-d’Aliermont
– May 4 & 5: Braderie du Pollet – Dieppe
– May 8: Flower Festival – Dieppe
– May 10 & 11: Rallye de Dieppe
– May 10: Fête du jeu – Dieppe
– May 12: Vendeuvre & Allis-Chalmers old tractor rally – Dieppe
– May 15: Olympic Carnival – Dieppe
– May 17 & 18: 10th anniversary of the Musée d’Histoire de la Vie Quotidienne – Petit-Caux
– May 17-19: Les Daisies, Normandy Electro Pop Festival – Sainte-Marguerite-sur-mer
– May 18: Museum Night
– May 24: 19th forum des métiers d’art – Dieppe
– June 1 & 2: Faites du Nautisme – Dieppe
– June 1 & 2: Sustainable Development Weekend – Envermeu
– June 1: Cheese Festival – Touffreville-sur-Eu
– June 7 to 9: Les Enfants de Molière theater festival – Dieppe
– June 15: Green Galets volleyball tournament – Dieppe
– June 19: Olympic Day – Dieppe
– June 21: Fête de la musique
– June 22 & 23: Fête de la Mer – Dieppe
– June 29 & 30: Oxfam Trailwalker – Dieppe region
– July 3 to 5: Tour Voile – Dieppe
– July 5: Olympic Torch Relay – Dieppe
– July 6: Night Market – Dieppe
– July 8 to 26: Sports Village – Dieppe
– July 13 & 14: Spray Festival – Dieppe
– July 13: Fireworks – Dieppe
– July 14: Fireworks – Arques-la-Bataille
– July 20 & 21: Comic Strip Festival – Dieppe
– July 20: Night Market – Dieppe
– August 3: Night Market – Dieppe
– August 9 to 25: Summer Fair – Dieppe
– August 13 to 17: Festival Passion Manoir d’Ango – Varengeville-sur-Mer
– August 16 to 20: Allied Camp 89th DIUS – Dieppe
– August 17: Night Market – Dieppe
– August 18 & 19: Commemorations of the Raid of August 19, 1942
– August 19 to 24: Early Music Festival
– August 23 to 31: Chess Festival – Dieppe
– August 24: Chandelles Musicales – Puys
– August 25: Painters in the City – Dieppe
– September 1: 80th anniversary of the liberation of Dieppe
– September 15 & 16: European Heritage Days
– September 21: Dieppe Corrida
– September 28 to November 11: Dieppe Ferris Wheel
– October 12 & 13: Festi-vintage automobile – Dieppe
– October 19 & 20: Apple Festival – Sept-Meules
– October 26 & 27: Botaniques de Varengeville
– November 16 & 17: Herring and Scallop Fair – Dieppe
This selection of events is not exhaustive, and may be updated during the year. You’ll find all the events in our full calendar.
Photos Erwan Lesné/City of Dieppe – Pascal Diologent/City of Dieppe
