The 2026 Ercolano Fish Festival has been canceled, according to the organizers' statement.

The Fish Festival returns to Ercolano , the summer event organized by the Italian Red Cross, Ercolano Committee . Six evenings of seafood flavors in the parking lot of the archaeological excavations, with stands open from 20:30 PM and live music.

When is the Fish Festival held in Ercolano?

The 2026 edition has been canceled. After canceling the evenings of August 21, 22, and 23, the organizers have announced the cancellation of the entire event, including the weekends of August 28-30 and September 4-6.

The event has become a regular fixture, eagerly awaited and well-attended by the residents of Ercolano and surrounding towns, who gather every year to enjoy fish in a festive atmosphere.

Where it takes place

The festival is held at the Archaeological Excavations Parking Lot on Via dei Papiri Ercolanesi , in Ercolano, in the province of Naples. Its location, just steps from the excavations, makes it easily accessible both on foot and by car.

Those arriving by car should arrive a little early, given the crowds the event attracts every evening.

What do you eat at the festival

The star of the festival is fish, prepared in many ways. Specialties on the menu include:

• risotto alla pescatora, the symbolic dish of the event
• cuoppo of the sea, the classic Neapolitan fried food to eat on the go
• montanare and zeppoline, for those who want something different from fish
• chips and sausages, designed for the little ones

A menu that will please all palates, from seafood lovers to those who prefer traditional Neapolitan fried food. For those who want to combine the evening with other tasty occasions, Campania offers many summer festivals, such as the Eggplant Festival in Marigliano and the Montanara Festival in Paupisi.

Music and solidarity

Excellent music will liven up the six evenings in Herculaneum , with live performances accompanying dinner and a stroll among the stands.

All proceeds from the event will go to the Italian Red Cross's charitable activities in the towns of Ercolano, Torre del Greco, and Torre Annunziata. Attending the festival means enjoying delicious fish while also supporting local relief projects.

FAQs about the Herculaneum Fish Festival

When is the Fish Festival in Ercolano?

The 2026 Ercolano Fish Festival has been canceled by the organizers . The evenings of August 28-30 and September 4-6 will not take place.

Where does the festival take place?

At the Archaeological Excavation Parking Lot in Via dei Papiri Ercolanesi, in Ercolano (NA), in the province of Naples.

What do you eat at the Fish Festival?

Seafood risotto, seafood cuoppo, montanare, and zeppoline, plus chips and sausages for the kids.

Who organizes the festival?

The Italian Red Cross, Ercolano Committee. Proceeds support charitable activities in Ercolano, Torre del Greco, and Torre Annunziata.