Tag: Fest Noz

  • Fest Bro Pagan in Guissény: 20 Years of Celebration

    Fest Bro Pagan is marking its 20th anniversary with an exciting weekend of celebrations. On July 3, festivities begin at 7:30 PM featuring performances by the Clliq brass band, La Mézanj, War-Sav, and Mazé/Linguen. The following day, July 4, kicks off at 5 PM with entertainment, including the Zébaliz brass band and engaging wooden games. The evening will host another round of fest-noz with performances from Tekmao, Modkozmik, Litha, and biniou/bombarde couples starting at 8 PM. The celebration on July 5 features the famous Sunday poulet-frites at 1 PM, a craft market, traditional Breton games, kouign amann, and family-friendly theater shows. The weekend culminates with a communal meal at 7:30 PM. On-site food and camping are available throughout the event.

  • Fête des grands chênes in Pont-Aven: Local Delicacies

    The Fête des grands chênes in Pont-Aven presents a lively evening for both visitors and locals on 11 July 2026. Organized by the Comité des fêtes de Nizon, the festivities start at 7 PM with on-site catering featuring local delicacies like sardines, sausages, and moules frites. As the clock strikes 9 PM, the celebrations transition into a traditional fest-noz, showcasing Brittany’s rich dance and music heritage. This event embodies the community spirit of Nizon, making it a must-visit for anyone wanting to engage in local traditions. Whether a resident or traveler, this festival is part of the programme.

  • Fest Noz du Bagad in Carnac: A Breton Night

    The Fest Noz du Bagad takes place on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the Base Nautique de Port en Dro in Carnac. The event features a parade starting at 6 PM from the Tourist Office on Avenue des Druides, proceeding through Avenue Miln and along Boulevard de la Plage to the nautical base. Attendees can Food options include local delicacies such as mussels and fries, galettes saucisses, and crêpes. The evening features a Fest Noz with performances by the Bagad, An’DiBru, and local pipers, ensuring an engaging atmosphere filled with traditional Breton music and dance. This celebration offers an excellent opportunity to appreciate Breton culture and enjoy varied regional food.

  • Les Folies Estivales – Fest Noz in Combrit: Breton Bands

    Les Folies Estivales – Fest Noz is scheduled in Combrit on August 6, 2026. The listing presents three Breton bands for an evening centered on fest-noz music and dance. The event highlights traditional instrumentation, kan ha diskan singing and the shared dance format that gives fest-noz its community role in Brittany.

  • Breton Dance Initiation in Plouhinec: Fun Sessions

    A hands-on introduction to Breton dances with the Ar C’hab e Tañsal association. Classes feature popular dances including the gavotte, an dro, and hanterdro. These sessions occur every Wednesday evening from July 15 to August 26, 2026, from 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM at Salle Chez Jeanne in Plouhinec. Open to adults and kids aged 7 and up, the initiative promises fun for families. Participation is free, though hat donations are welcome to support pediatric cancer research through the association Un horizon d’espoir. Refreshments will be available during breaks, adding to the community atmosphere of this engaging event. Us to harness the joy of dance for a meaningful cause while celebrating Breton culture.

  • Fête du maquereau in Brittany: Seafood Festival

    Saint-Brieuc’s Fête du Maquereau celebrates Cesson’s fishing-village memory through food, music and harbour-side sociability. The source announces a designer market, mackerel tasting, sea shanties, concerts, karaoke, pétanque and a fest-noz across two days. Saturday opens with Bord’all and an 8 p.m. Fest-Noz by Nozicaa and Kazdal. Sunday continues with day-long entertainment, including Flanagan, Anibal Galan, karaoke with Talky Walky Jacky Salaün and a 9 p.m. dance party. Organized by CRAC, the event ties seafood, maritime culture and local dance into one community festival.

  • Breton Dance in Lanvollon: Community Fest-noz

    On July 15, 2026, Lanvollon will host an evening dedicated to Breton dancing, featuring the well-known Korollerien Lannon costume group. Guests will enjoy a demonstration of traditional dances, showcasing the region’s rich cultural heritage. Following the performances, a fest-noz will invite everyone to join in the celebration. The atmosphere is scheduled to be warm and inviting, with local refreshments including cider, fruit juices, cakes, and rice pudding available for sale. In case of bad weather, the festivities will move to the salle omnisports, ensuring a fun experience regardless of the conditions. This is a opportunity to engage with Brittany’s lively culture while connecting with the community.

  • Kastelodenn in Crach: Traditional Fest Noz

    At Kerourio in Crach, the Fête du pain et de la crêpe + Fest Noz is anchored in the village bread oven tradition. The source identifies this as the 18th Bread Festival, organized by the Kérourio Bread Oven Association, with bread and brioches baked in a wood-fired oven, crêpes, refreshments and food on site. The music programme adds Kastelodenn, a Pontivy duo whose Breton repertoire is shaped for dancers and supported by singing. The event is therefore both food heritage and dance gathering: a local festival where the oven, the crêpe stand and the fest-noz belong to the same community day.

  • Fest-Noz in Moëlan-sur-Mer: Dance Celebration

    The Fest-Noz at Port de Brigneau takes place on June 20, 2026, as part of the Fête de la Musique. This traditional Breton dance festival features local talents, including musicians and singers from the Quimperlé region. Kicking off at 7:30 PM, the event invites both community members and visitors to enjoy traditional music and participate in lively dances. With no reservations required, everyone can join in this cultural celebration, making it a perfect evening for locals and tourists alike.

  • Fête de la musique in Plouër-sur-Rance: Fest-noz Night

    The Fête de la musique in Plouër-sur-Rance, featuring a traditional fest-noz rich with lively music and dance. Starting at 7 PM on 19 June 2026, the local town band will perform to entertain the community. This free event invites everyone to participate and honor the musical heritage of the area. Light refreshments will be provided, creating an ideal setting for families and friends to enjoy Brittany’s cultural traditions. Be part of this cherished local celebration.