The Fêtes de la Mirabelle are one of Metz’s most recognisable popular traditions, celebrating the small golden fruit that has become a symbol of Lorraine’s terroir. The 2026 edition is organised over two main moments: the first weekend around the Esplanade and Place d’Armes, and the closing weekend at the Plan d’Eau. The festival combines village-style food culture, local producers, the Mirabelle Queen tradition, concerts, public gatherings and waterside celebrations. Its value for a regional culture site is clear: it links Metz’s summer calendar with Lorraine agricultural identity, local flavours and an annual ritual that residents immediately recognise as their own.
Fêtes de la Mirabelle de Metz 2026

Region: Grand Est
Category: Gastronomy Terroir
Topic: events
Country: France
Address: Esplanade, 57000 Metz, France, Place d’Armes, 57000 Metz, France, Plan d’Eau de Metz, Quai des Régates, 57000 Metz, France
Date: 21 August 2026 to 23 August 2026, 29 August 2026 to 30 August 2026
Price: Free public festivities; selected activities may vary
Organizer: Ville de Metz
Source: FranceRegional. Verified and adapted by FranceRegional.
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