Caorle Fish Festival 2026: the taste of the Adriatic on the beach

If there is one event that captures the essence of our city, it is undoubtedly the Fish Festival. Every year, in mid-September, the Levante beach is transformed into a large open-air kitchen where the scent of frying and grilling blends with that of the sea.

The 2026 edition promises to be even more special, combining fine dining with a rediscovery of the oldest maritime traditions.

What’s in store for you: the traditional menu

The heart of the festival is the large food stand set up directly on the beach. Here, we celebrate true fisherman’s cuisine: the king of the festival is the mixed fried fish, crispy and piping hot, followed by the inevitable sarde in saor and baby octopus with polenta.

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The Casone on the beach

The highlight of this festival is the reconstruction of a traditional Casone (a fisherman’s hut made of marsh reeds) right on the sand. It’s the perfect place to get a sense of how our grandparents used to live and to take some incredible photos at sunset with the Church of the Madonna dell’Angelo in the background.

A friend’s tip: The party attracts huge crowds, especially on Saturday evenings. If you want to enjoy the atmosphere at a more leisurely pace, we suggest having lunch on Sunday or arriving for dinner very early, around 6.30 pm.

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Because you can’t miss it

Eating with your feet in the sand, as the sun sets and the lights of the old town come on, is a truly unique experience. It is the moment when the community of Caorle comes together to thank the sea for its bounty before the arrival of autumn.

“The Fish Festival is our way of telling you: ‘This is the heart of Caorle.’ A glass of white wine, a cone of fried fish, and the sound of the waves are all you need to be happy.”