Cultural events in southern Brittany

the Arvor Festival celebrates Breton tradition through music, songs and dances. On the menu :

• Folk groups, fest-noz (evening Breton music festival)
• Parades in Breton costumes
• Fireworks on the ramparts 
• Election of the Queen of Arvor and her runners-up

FROM  14TH TO 17TH AUGUST 2025

It is THE event for fans of Breton and Celtic culture. In August, it brings together thousands of dancers, singers, musicians from around the world to celebrate the Celtic nations. Concerts, parades and shows punctuate the 10 days of the Interceltic Festival in the city of Lorient. Don't miss the Great Parade of the Celtic nations which closes the event. More than 3000 artists, dancers and musicians, parade through the streets of Lorient with traditional costumes and traditional musical instruments.

FROM 1ST TO 10TH AUGUST 2025

This annual celebration takes place during the second half of August in the port of Locmariaquer, the "Oyster City". For gourmets, oysters from local oyster farmers can be tasted throughout the day. For fans of Breton culture, sea shanties, traditional music and dances are also on the menu of these festivities. Do not miss: the oyster opening contest and the big fest-noz (night time Breton music festival), which lasts until late at night ...It is a beautiful immersion in tradition, that can be lived to the fullest !

AUGUST 2025

All summer, at nightfall, a great audiovisual projection show on the Saint Cornély church in Carnac. Learn of the story of Saint Cornély who, as the legend goes, turned a legion of Roman soldiers into stone statues ... thus becoming Carnac's famous standing stones...Lumiliz, an original show full of fantasy, to experience with the whole family.

FROM  MAY TO AUGUST 2025