La Givaudine honours George Sand with a programme of Berry’s traditional dances in Plaimpied-Givaudins. The group’s repertoire includes bourrées from Haut-Berry and Bas-Berry alongside polkas and waltzes. Its practice brings dance together with hurdy-gurdy, bagpipes and diatonic accordion, sustaining the folk music and movement associated with the region.
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Le p’tit Balalakalif: Traditional Dance in Toucy
Traditional dance starts with an introduction for young and old at Le p’tit Balalakalif in Toucy. A Ti A Taille, Vaux des Vignes, Les Enchanteuses and the Clément & Adrien Duo then provide the music for the bal. Families can join the dancing or listen, and a shared snack invites anyone who wishes to contribute a cake or a drink to the gathering.
La nuit Kréyol-Klash97 in Concert
Eight musicians from Klash97 bring Caribbean zouk to Champignelles for La nuit Kréyol. Sébastien Massaro introduces zouk and merengue through a taster session open to people who have never danced before. Mélou’s homemade Creole dinner adds another strand to the gathering, with a starter, main course and dessert available through the dinner-and-concert package.
Estran and Waraok: Fest-Noz in Plouër-sur-Rance
Plouër-sur-Rance’s fest-noz brings Estran and Waraok together for an evening of live music rooted in Breton social dancing. The gathering is participatory: the musicians play for people taking to the dance floor. Food and a drinks stand are available on site, with standard admission to the fest-noz priced at €8.
O’Tridal and Guests: Breton Music Celebration
O’Tridal celebrates a decade of concerts and festoù-noz with artists who have shared the trio’s musical journey. The guest bill includes Denez, Startijenn, Blue Glaz and Plantec, alongside Talec & Noguet, Tymen & Kerveillant and Toupin & Nollet. Breton music rooted in the region and open to wider influences shapes the gathering in La Forêt-Fouesnant.
Fest-Noz Tregorn: Kanfarted Rostren and C’hwibanez
Kanfarted Rostren and C’hwibanez are among the performers at Fest-Noz Tregorn in Glomel. Avel Nevez and the Tregornan festival committee organize the gathering, with a dedicated floor for Breton dancing. Crêpes are also served at tables for visitors coming to eat, and three tents supplement the main hall.
Huchall’s Fest-Deiz and Fest-Noz in Gouarec
Huchall organizes Gouarec’s fest-deiz and fest-noz, inviting families and friends to take part in Breton dancing. The billed artists play for the dancers, who have a wooden floor underfoot. Light food and a drinks stand are available on site, and the standard admission charge for the gathering is €8.
Octobre rose: Fest-Noz with L’Anecdote and Fréval
L’Anecdote and Fréval provide the music for Breton dancing at Trélivan’s “Octobre rose : Fest Noz”. The evening raises funds for the Ligue contre le cancer, with admission proceeds donated to the charity. Entry is a minimum contribution of €6, leaving dancers free to give more to the fundraising effort.
Bleunioù Lann An Aven: Celtic Circle Exhibition
Bleunioù Lann An Aven brings together dancers and musicians in Riec-sur-Bélon. The exhibition follows the history and development of this Celtic circle, one of Brittany’s oldest folk ensembles. Its story traces the work of a group dedicated to preserving and performing Breton culture, with dozens of participants carrying that practice forward.
Gou’Mikel Breton Festival
Celtic circles from Riec-sur-Bélon and Moëlan-sur-Mer join the Gou’Mikel programme organised by Pregomp Asambles. Moëlan au vent’s accordionists, Lagadenn singers, children from the Kermoulin bilingual school and the Aven & District Pipe Band also take part. Traditional games and a mini fest-deiz invite people to join the activities alongside the performances.