The festival celebrates the humpback whales passing off Sainte-Marie, with concerts, dances, sports competitions and whale-watching trips. In 2026 it ran from July 11 to 19. Whales can be seen in Malagasy waters roughly from June to October.
The festival celebrates the humpback whales passing off Sainte-Marie, with concerts, dances, sports competitions and whale-watching trips. In 2026 it ran from July 11 to 19. Whales can be seen in Malagasy waters roughly from June to October.
