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.
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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.
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.
Grand Pardon de Notre-Dame du Roncier
Josselin gathers for the Grand Pardon de Notre-Dame du Roncier, with processions linking the fountain, basilica and Saint-Martin Square. Mounir Khairallah, Maronite Bishop of Batroun in Lebanon, presides over the celebrations and gives testimony during the vigil. Mass, the rosary and vespers form the devotional programme of this Breton pardon.
MEMES TRA ! Fest-Noz in Pluneret
Festerion Ar Brug brings its Pluneret music and dance ensemble to MEMES TRA !. Penn Gwen and LAB Collectif Klam complete the programme for this Breton fest-noz. Dancing is at the heart of the gathering, with the local ensemble taking part alongside the two other acts; admission is by voluntary contribution.
Pardon de Saint-Paul Aurélien
Banners accompany the procession for Pardon de Saint-Paul Aurélien in Saint-Pol-de-Léon. Cathedral worship is followed by a parish gathering with bagad music, crêpes and games for children and adults. An exhibition introduces parish artists through paintings, books and calligraphy, while stands present the community’s different activities and organisations.
Fest Noz avec Plantec
Electronic music and a light show accompany Breton dancing at Fest Noz avec Plantec in Quimperlé. Electrad, Herriwenn, Plantec and Riwall Harjay make up the amplified musical programme. The Tomahawk collective organises the fest-noz, with mussels and chips and a refreshment stand available alongside the dancing.
20 ans du patrimoine de Pluzunet
Pluzunet celebrates its heritage with exhibitions and village activities. A fest-deiz brings Breton dancing to the programme.