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
Metz’s emblematic Lorraine mirabelle festival, spread across the Esplanade, Place d’Armes and Plan d’Eau.

About this event
Event Details
When:
21 August 2026 to 23 August 2026, 29 August 2026 to 30 August 2026
Where:
Esplanade, 57000 Metz, France, Place d’Armes, 57000 Metz, France, Plan d’Eau de Metz, Quai des Régates, 57000 Metz, France
Category:
Gastronomy Terroir
Topic:
events
Region:
Grand Est, France
Price: Free public festivities; selected activities may vary
Organizer: Ville de Metz
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