The biniou and bombarde duo takes centre stage in Les sonneurs vus par les artistes en Bretagne. At Musée du Faouët, more than 120 artworks, objects and documents explore the musicians who made this pairing emblematic of Breton traditional music. Guided visits and workshops for different ages extend the exhibition’s view of sonneurs through artistic representations.
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Duo Jaffré / Lucas in Trémel: Breton Heritage
Duo Jaffré / Lucas brings singer Élodie Jaffré and harpist Awena Lucas together around songs of Basse Bretagne. Their repertoire includes gwerzioù, sonioù, kan ha diskan and dance tunes from Centre Bretagne and Pays Vannetais. Voice and harp meet in a programme drawing on the traditional songs of these Breton territories.
Photography Exhibition in Combrit: Bigouden Heritage
Expo photos – 70 ans de culture bigoudène à Combrit documents the long life of the Bagad and Cercle de Combrit. More than 200 photographs show portraits, groups, costumes and associative moments tied to Bigouden culture. The display across chapels and public space turns local archives into a shared walk through music, dance and community memory.
Fest-Noz in Dinan: Traditional Music Night
This Dinan fest-noz places traditional Breton dance and music in the Quartiers d’été programme. Eris, a Rennes trio with Mannaïg Le Guével, brings Haute-Bretagne influences into a contemporary sound, while C’hwibu Luc’h Trio connects Breton and Irish tunes. Refreshments and catering support the social side of the evening, but the heart remains the shared dance floor and its regional repertoire.
11h55 au Beffroi in Concarneau: Belfry Insights
The belfry exhibition at Concarneau’s Maison du Patrimoine explores the history of the Ville-Close landmark. It explains the architecture, restoration plans and civic role of the tower, while guided visits and children’s workshops open the subject to different publics. The belfry becomes a way to read Concarneau through fortified-town memory, public architecture and heritage transmission.
Fest-noz in Treffiagat: Breton Dance Celebration
Fest-noz remains one of Brittany’s clearest living dance forms, and this gathering keeps that practice close to Saint-Fiacre. Kan Atao, Ar Bleizi Nevez, Duo Peron-Jaouen, Kantrerien and other musicians anchor the evening in sung and instrumental dance repertoire. Food and an outdoor setting support the main purpose: people learning rhythm, steps and community by joining the floor.
Jeudis de l’Été in Vitré: Summer Highlights
Jeudis de l’Été brings live music and local flavours to Place du Général de Gaulle in the heart of Vitré. Mathieu Ramage and Vincent Premel lead the concert programme, while nearby producers offer regional food and goods throughout the gathering. Families can also enjoy face painting with Rue du Bonheur and wooden games from the Centre Social de Vitré toy library, creating an easygoing evening for residents and visitors alike.
Festival de la Saint-Loup in Guingamp: Dance Celebration
Saint-Loup opens its Guingamp programme with two complementary views of Breton performance. Ivarh’s quintet draws on Lower Brittany song while moving through rock, Balkan and wider rhythmic influences. Korriganed Pañvrid then brings the disciplined group work of a leading Celtic circle, placing contemporary arrangement beside traditional dance technique on the same festival stage.
Nature Walk in Loudéac: Exploring Biodiversity
The planned Loudéac forest walk explores trees, shrubs and other plants, with mushrooms among the possible finds. Birdsong provides another way to observe the forest, including the distinctive call of the engoulvent. A forest-themed tale in Gallo is an optional part of the walk, weather permitting, linking the natural setting with local storytelling.
Concerts at La Blanche Hermine in Landunvez: Musical Lineup
Concerts à La Blanche Hermine gives Landunvez a compact sequence of live performances spanning folk rock, Celtic music and reggae dub. Halim Corto, Bruno Carrons, Breizh’O’Folk and Boboss Sound each bring a distinct musical colour to the venue. The varied line-up gives audiences several ways into contemporary and regional sound within an intimate coastal setting.