Fête de la Saint Jacques

The splendour of Canet Plage is intertnationally recognised but every July, the lesser-known Canet Village, comes to life for the Fête de la Saint Jacques.

A weekend of traditional folklore, community celebrations and plenty of fun in the sun, Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st July are sure to give the beach a run for its money.

Saturday

From 7pm, grab a bite to eat from one of the local stands and enjoy live Catalan music from local banda, Sol de Banyuls.

From 9.30pm, ramp up the amps and dance the night away with the DJ & disco.

Sunday

From 9.30am, take part in the tradtional procession, followed by mass at Eglise St Jacques and Catalan music and Sardanes.

Finish off the weekend with a concert by local opera duo, Canticel in the beautiful church accoustics at 5.30pm.

For more info, contact the Office de Tourisme on 04 68 86 72 00