The 10 years
Port de plaisance Tino Rossi, 20000 Ajaccio
06 73 54 95 20
Event date : - From 28 May To 6 June
Saint Erasmus festivities from 28 May to 6 June in the Port of Ajaccio
Every year Ajaccio celebrates Saint Erasmus.
This year, 10 days will be devoted to the sea, 10 days of festivities, discovery and conviviality, as well as environmental education and conservation.
Wednesday 28 May - Opening of the festivities
11.30 am - Official opening of the festival
12pm - Inauguration (reserved for institutions and sponsors), aperitif and lunch offered by Corsica Linea (by invitation only)
8pm - Fishermen's meal: sea salad, supions à la sétoise, cheese, dessert, drinks - price €25
From 8pm - Concerts with Kema, Kassaka et les Gypsies, then L'Arcusgi
Thursday 29th May
12pm - Aperitif and lunch offered by I Pescadori in Festa (by invitation)
8pm - Fishermen's meal: mussels and chips, cheese, dessert, drinks - price €18
From 8pm - Concerts with I Marinari and I Voci di a Gravona
Friday 30th May
12pm - Aperitif and lunch offered by I Pescadori in Festa (by invitation)
8pm - Fishermen's meal: ajaccienne cuttlefish, cheese, dessert, drinks - price €25
From 8pm - Concerts with a musical surprise followed by Canta u Populu Corsu
Saturday 31st May
12pm - Aperitif and lunch offered by I Pescadori in Festa (by invitation)
3pm - Sea jousting tournament
8pm - Fishermen's meal: giant paella, cheese, dessert, drinks - price €25
7.30pm - Aperitif dance with Sirocko
9.45pm - Concert by Jean-Charles Papi
Sunday 1st June
12pm - Aperitif and lunch hosted by I Pescadori in Festa (by invitation only)
3pm - Sea jousting tournament
8pm - Fishermen's meal: octopus and skate verrines, fish soup, cheese, dessert, drinks - price €25
From 8pm - Concerts with Jean-Pierre Marcellesi, Boston, Georges and DJ dance
Monday 2 June - Saint Erasmus Day
10.30am - Descent of the Saint into the Tino Rossi harbour
5pm - Mass in the church of Saint Erasmus, followed by a procession to the port and a blessing at sea
7pm - Wine reception hosted by I Pescadori in Festa and Pescadori Aiaccini
From 8pm onwards
Concerts with Scola di Cantu by Natale Luciani
Refreshment bar until midnight
Tuesday 3rd June
9am to 2pm: Basketry show, introduction to naval jousting (L'Estaque) and demonstration by the Martigues rowers, painting workshop with Yolande Tiberi
2pm to 4pm: Jousting and rowing shows, rowing competition open to all, painting workshop with Yolande Tiberi
From 4pm to 6pm: debate on the impact of climate change led by Michel Marengo (STARESO) and Catherine Riera (Gloria Maris)
From 8pm
Meal: blue crab and eel soup, cheese and dessert - price €25
Concerts with Irish Duo feat. Thomas Kerbrat, Ponente Folk Legacy
Refreshment bar until midnight
Wednesday 4th June
9am to 2pm Basketry show, introduction to diving, introduction to naval jousting (L'Estaque) and demonstration by the Martigues rowers, painting workshop with Yolande Tiberi
From 2pm to 4pm: jousting and rowing shows, rowing competition open to all, painting workshop with Yolande Tiberi. SNA regattas
From 4pm to 6pm: debate on the "reserve" effects around Corsica, led by Jean Michel Culioli, head of the "Protected areas of the sea, islands and coast" department.
From 8pm
Meal: fish soup (+ eels or fish fritters), cheese and dessert - price €25
Concerts with José Giannelli, Jean Mattei, François Giordani, José Padovani
Refreshment bar until midnight
Thursday 5th June
9am to 2pm: Basketry show, introduction to naval jousting (L'Estaque) and demonstration by the Martigues rowers, painting workshop with Yolande Tiberi
From 2pm to 4pm: jousting and rowing shows, rowing competition open to all, painting workshop with Yolande Tiberi.
From 4pm to 6pm: debate on the future of fishing in Corsica, artificial reefs and mooring boxes, hosted by the Office de l'Environnement and the CCI de Corse.
Starting at 8pm
Meal: Bouillabaisse, cheese and dessert - price €50, must be booked the day before at the refreshment stall
Concerts with Diana Saliceti, Primavera, Erin
Refreshment bar until midnight
Friday 6 June - Closing ceremony
From 4pm to 6pm: screening of documentary films on underwater archaeology in the Gulf of Ajaccio.
From 8pm onwards
Refreshment bar until midnight
Concerts with Contraversu, Gabriella, Ofcor's Y So Livu
Organised by the associations Pescadori in Festa and Pescadori Aiaccini
Meal information: no advance bookings, except for the bouillabaisse on Thursday 5 June, which must be booked the day before at the refreshment bar.