Explore our selection of highlights for summer 2026 in Courseulles-sur-Mer, Bernières-sur-Mer, Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer, Langrune-sur-Mer, Luc-sur-Mer and Douvres-la-Délivrande.
Find out more about our summer highlights and major events in this article. Fireworks, night markets, not forgetting our many major events.
Get ready for a lively summer packed with events for young and old alike in Cœur de Nacre.
Explore our selection of the top events on offer for summer 2026 in Courseulles-sur-Mer, Bernières-sur-Mer, Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer, Langrune-sur-Mer, Luc-sur-Mer, and Douvres-la-Délivrande.
Fireworks, night markets, entertainment for children and teenagers, sea festivals, karaoke evenings… discover a varied program of festive events for the whole family in the heart of Calvados.
Non-exhaustive list. Program subject to change or cancellation without notice.
Let’s go for the list of our major summer events
Summer concerts

©F. Dupont
Luc-sur-Mer
- Monday evenings : aperitif-concerts in the Hôtel de Ville park, from 6:30 p.m.
- Tuesday evenings, Place du Petit Enfer : after-beach concerts
- Thursday evenings : concerts in Place du Petit Enfer
Langrune-sur-Mer
- Tuesday evenings : concerts under the Bois Joli bandstand, starting at 6:30pm
- Friday evenings : concerts in Place du 6 juin, starting at 9:15pm
Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer
- Program to be announced
Bernières-sur-Mer
- Music Fridays on select dates, 8 p.m., Georges Regnauld Park
Courseulles-sur-Mer
- On Tuesdays
Night markets

©Thomas Le Flo’ch
- Luc-sur-Mer : Monday evenings during the summer, from early July to late August, starting at 6 p.m., on Rue de la Mer
- Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer : Tuesdays in July and August, from 6pm, at Parc Pillier
- Bernières-sur-Mer : The craft market, every Wednesday during the summer, on Îlot des Français.
Luc Tribute Fest
Luc-sur-Mer, June 27 and 28, 2026

©Yvon Bosquet
The Luc Tribute Fest is the festival that kicks off the summer lineup.
A free, family-friendly festival featuring 100% tribute bands!
The lineup will be announced soon on the festival’s Facebook page:
Grilled fish and mussels tasting
Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer, July 11, 2026, 5.30pm

Volunteers prepare small plates of grilled fish, to be shared with family and friends, facing the sea and with your feet in the sand.
Festive and musical entertainment punctuates the event.
Summer fireworks

Credit : Charlotte Fleurial
- Courseulles-sur-Mer: July 13 and August 15, 2026
The dates for the next fireworks displays in Cœur de Nacre are not yet known.
They will be published in this article as soon as official confirmation is received.
Check this page regularly!
The Casino Tranchant’s Big Summer Concert
Luc-sur-Mer, July 23, 2026, 9:00 PM

Get ready to dance on Thursday, July 23.
The Casino Tranchant in Luc-sur-Mer welcomes a legendary French band for an unforgettable evening: Les Négresses Vertes.
In the midst of their European Zobi Tour 2026, the singers are coming with their boundless energy and their iconic hits.
Something to get all generations singing and dancing!
Free concert, open to everyone.
Second-hand markets
Know-how and craftsmanship in Normandy

- Le Domaine de la Flaguerie – Les Vergers de Ducy (Ducy-Sainte-Marguerite): Free daily guided tours of the cider farm, including tastings (apple juice, cider, Calvados, etc.), at 3:30 p.m. (and 10:30 a.m. upon request if there are large crowds) through September.
- H2O Parapluie (Crépon) offers tours of its artisanal umbrella workshop every Friday during the summer at 11:00 a.m.
- Les Sablés d’Asnelles (Asnelles) presents a tour of the workshop where they make their famous cookies using fine Isigny butter.
- The Saint-Vaast Farm (Le Castelet) : producers of flax for several generations. Learn about the history of flax and tour the farm Monday through Friday at 2:30 PM during the summer.
Other suggestions for Norman crafts to discover during your stay :
Aubin Festival: The Summer’s Biggest Electronic Music Event in Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer!
July 25, 2026

Get ready for a wave of sounds and summer vibes!
Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer, the pearl of Normandy’s Côte de Nacre, will come alive to the beat of this festival.
Every year, this gathering of electronic music lovers transforms our charming seaside resort into an open-air dance floor overlooking the sea.
Behind the decks, young DJs from the Normandy region will take turns setting the nights ablaze and keeping you dancing until the early hours of the morning.
21st edition of ‘Acadian Week’: Celebrate Acadia in Normandy!
From 7 to 15 August 2026, Côte de Nacre

Don’t miss the 21st edition of Acadian Week, the must-see event for Acadian culture.
This unique event pays tribute to the Acadian soldiers of 6 June 1944 and celebrates the richness of Acadia today.
On the programme: concerts, commemorations, documentary screenings, dance, musical theatre, historical walks on Juno Beach, and the Juno Coastal Run.
See the full 2026 programme and book your tickets on the festival’s official website.
Xsmoz Festival: Get ready for the most electrifying event of the summer
August 8, 2026

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Xsmoz : Get ready for a doubly exciting event on the Côte de Nacre!
Come and enjoy a day of free water sports activities on Saint-sur-Mer beach, open to all.
As night falls, the atmosphere becomes electric with an outdoor music festival.
An amazing lineup awaits you, so you can dance the night away! It’s the perfect combination of sports and partying.
Sâoticot Festival
Langrune-sur-Mer, August 21 and 22, 2026

©Fabien Mahaut
For this 5th edition, the festival returns with a variety of musical experiences and performances of all kinds (street theater, dance…).
The event features local art and artists from Normandy.
Creative workshops and games are also on the program.
A Festival Celebrating the Sea, the Harbor, and Local Traditions
Courseulles-sur-Mer, August 14-16, 2026

The town will host a weekend of events celebrating the harbor and its maritime traditions: food stalls, live music, decorated boats, exhibitions, and a tour of the rescue boat…
On Saturday evening, enjoy a lively evening and a fireworks display.
- Program coming soon
English guided tours

Would you like to find out more about the history of Normandy ?
From the duchy ruled by William the Conqueror to the Allied landings on 6 June 1944, via the fashionable resorts of the Belle Epoque… there’s no shortage of historic sites to visit.
We strongly recommend that you are accompanied by a guide who speaks your language, for the best possible visit.
Consult this website to choose your guide :
We invite you to visit the tourist offices to ask for the full summer programme.
This list is not exhaustive. Programme subject to change or cancellation without notice.



