Cotes d'Armor

Binic
La Morue en Fete: 14eme Edition
Jeudi, Vendredi, Samedi, Dimanche,  2nd - 5th June
Cod festival, includes exhibitions, nautical activities, cod tasting, free concerts and firework display. Tel: 02 96 73 60 12

Entre Terre et Mer
Dimanche 7th August
Craftsmen, folk dances, sailors songs followed by an evening meal with the group "avis de grand frais" from 14:30. Open to all, admission cost €15.00 per person and €7.00 for children.
Tel: 02 96 73 77 45

Festival de Magie "Magi'c Binic"
Vendredi, Samedi, Dimanche 7th - 9th October
Festival of magic at Salle de l'Estran.
Tel: 02 96 58 08 21 or 06 31 60 04 75..

Crehen

Fete de la Mer
Samedi 16th July
Music festival taking place at Chateau du Guildo includes a firework display.

Dinan
Festival Jazz en Place
Vendredi, Samedi, Dimanche 26th - 28th August
Numerous jazz concerts at Place St Sauveur. Free admission.
Tel: 06 18 90 67 37

Erquy
Mercredis Celtiques
Tous les mercredis au mois de juillet et août
Free concert every Wednesday during the summer, including
traditional Breton songs, Celtic rock'n'roll, sea shanty's and Irish music. You can even learn a few steps in Breton dancing! from 21:00.
Tel: 02 96 72 30 12

Guingamp
Ouverture de Festival
Dimanche 14th August
Featuring traditional Irish music from Toss and Alan Stivell in concert at  jardin public from 21:00

Festival Traditionnel des Cote's D'Armor
Lundi 15th August
Traditional Breton festival with costumes, dance and music at jardin public from 15:00. Event features more than 650 dancers.

Place A La Danse
On: Tuesday 16th August 2011
Celtic dancing and music at  jardin public from 21:00.

Jugon les Lacs
Festilacs
Venredi 29th July 2011
Free open-air concert at Place du Martray. Food and drink on site.
Tel: 02 96 31 70 75

Kerien
Foire de cheval
Samedi 15th October
Annual horse fair, plus a craft market, refreshments, games and horse and machinery demonstrations. In the evening the fair concludes with a traditional Breton Fest Deiz with refreshments and food

La Motte
Fete de la Musique
Samedi 18th June
Live music and street entertainment in centre de ville from 14:00.

Langourla
Fete de la Musique
Samedi 18th June
Free concerts and street entertainment in Langourla centre from 14:00

Laniscat
Fete de la Musique
Samedi & Dimanche 18th/19th June
Free music and street entertainment throughout the day in town centre. Tel: 02 96 28 51 41

Lannion
Feu D'artifice et Bal des Pompiers
Mercredi  13th July
Fierwork display and dance at le quai d'Aiguillon from 19:00 with moule frites and Fest-Noz, 21:00 sea shanty's and from 23:30 firework display.

Lanvellec

25th Festival de Lanvellec et du Tregor
8th October - 23rd October
A series of concerts featuring Baroque music in churches and art venues across the towns of Lanvellec, Lannion and Plestin Les Grees. The festival features international artists and has a clear focus on promoting Baroque music and developing music master classes.

Loudeac
Fete de la Musique
Vendredi 17th June
Live music and street entertainment in Centre ville during the evening. Tel: 02 96 28 11 26 or E-mail: omc.loudeac@orange.fr

Mur de Bretagne
Fete de la Musique
Samedi 18th June 2011
Free music and street entertainment in town centre.
Tel: 02 96 28 51 41

Paimpol
Festival des Chants de Marins (Sea shanty festival)
Vendredi, Samedi, Dimanche:12th  - 14th August
Originally devoted to sea shanties, the event has gradually widened in scope. This year includes Simple Minds and the Chieftains! From the Black Sea to the Baltic and from the banks of the Nile to the Cape of Good Hope, the likes of Marianne Faithfull, Carlos Nunez,...

Plancoet
Fete de la Musique
Samedi 18th June
Free concerts and street entertainment from 14:00 in centre de ville with stalls selling food and drink

Plenee-Jugon
Galettes Musicales
Vendredi 24th June
Concerts during the evening and food on site.
Tel: 02 96 31 86 30

Pleneuf Val Andre
Les Rues en Fete
Vendredis 22,29 July , 5 12,19 August 2011
Free animations in the streets of Val Andre. Children's entertainment, Breton Fest Noz, live music and food.
Tel: 02 96 72 20 55

Plerin
Festivites du 15 aout: Feu d'artifice, Marche Artisanal
Lundi 15th August
Artist market, volley ball tournement, street entertainment and music at plage et digue des Rosaires from 14:00. Orchestre de jazz de Bretagne will be performing at esplanade des Rosaires from 21:00 - 22:30 and fireworks at 22:30.
Tel: 02 96 79 82 00

Plorec Sur Arguenon
Fete de la Musique
Vendredi 17th June
Free concerts taking place at du bourg and la terrasse du cafe. ...

Plourhan
Les 10 ans de Back Ouest
Samedi 16th July
Music festival in its 10th year at le terrain de football de Plourhan (parc de la mairie) from 19:30.
Tel: 06 50 82 02 29

Quevert
27th Fete de la Pomme
Samedi/Dimanche 5th/6th November
Celebrate everything to do with apples, over 600 varieties of apples, pears and chestnuts, also entertainment whether you are a professional apple grower or an interested visitor. Exhibition of fruits and of various mulches. Technical tips including identification of varieties

Quintin
Festival des Chanteurs de Rue
Samedi/Dimanche 5th/6th November
The streets of Quintin come alive with music, poetry, drama, clowns and jugglers. The ''buskers' festival, which is held alongside the 500 year old Saint Martin Fayre, allows anyone who wants to, to provide entertainment in the street. Free admission!!.

Saint Cast le Guildo
Fete des Voisins: Neighbours Day
Vendredi 27th May
Organised event by office de tourisme with picnic, music and animations.
Tel: 06 75 22 07 15

Plage en Fete
Dimanche 12th June
Numerous activities including pony rides, trampolines, giant inflatables, golf at Grande Plage from 14:00 - 18:00. Free admission.!!
Tel: 02 96 41 81 52

Fete de la Musique
Mardi 21st June
Free concerts including jazz, pop and World music at square Pellion and Port Jacquet from 20:00.

Oyster Fest
Saturday 2nd July
At Port of Guildo from 18:00 fest-noz (breton music) and eating of oysters.
Tel: 02 96 41 81 52


Fete des 4 Vaux - Summer Regatta
Samedi/Dimanche 30th/31st July
Dancing, music, fireworks, bonfires, moules, galettes and frites at Plage des 4 Vaux from 19:00. Free admission.
Tel: 02 96 41 03 32 or Email: perroquin@wanadoo.fr ...

Saint Connec
Fete de la Musique
Vendredi 17th June
Free music and street entertainment in town centre.
Tel: 02 96 28 51 41

Saint Quay Portrieux
Fete de la Musique
Samedi 18th June
Free concerts and street entertainment from 15:00 - 23:00.
Tel: 02 96 70 80 80

Fete du Moulin Saint-Michel
Dimanche 19th June
Open day at Moulin Saint-Michel from 11:00 - 19:00 with demonstrations including grinding of flour and an exhibition. Food, drink, dancing and Breton music.
Tel: 02 96 70 50 04

Feu de la Saint-Jean
Vendredi 24th June
Breton dancing and music featuring Danserien Sant Ke at le Parc du Chateau de Pommorio from 19:30. You can learn how to dance or just watch, followed by a firework display to celebrate Midsummer's Day. Free admission.
Tel: 02 96 70 84 84

Tregastel
Fete de la Musique
Samedi 18th June
Free musical entertainment and concerts at Centre des Congres from 14:00 onwards

Festival Rythm & Roots - 3eme Edition
On Lundi - Samedi 22 -27 August 2011
Festival of jazz, Caribbean music, hip-hop, dancing, training courses and exhibition of photography. All the concerts, training courses and spectacles are free!!



Finistere

Argol
Le Festival Quatuor
Jeudi 2nd June
Eglise d'Argol from 20:45.. Featuring the compositions of Haydn, Webern,and Debussy

Brest
Les Jeudis du Port
Tous les jeudis de 21st July - 25th August
Free concerts and street entertainment every Thursday during the summer at Port De Commerce, quai Douane.
Tel: 02 98 00 80 80 or email: contact@mairie-brest.fr


Camaret-Sur-Mer
Le Festival Quatuor
Dimanche 5th June
Chapelle Notre-Dame de Rocamadour from 13:00. Featuring members of Quatuor Debussy

Carhaix
Festival des Vieilles Charrues
Jeudi - Dimanche 14th - 17th July
Largest music festival in France, mainly rock and reggae with both famous and 'undiscovered' groups and artists. The festival is known for its great family atmosphere. This years acts include: Kaiser Chiefs, Pulp and Supertramp.

Châteauneuf du Faou
Fest Jazz 2011
Vendredi - Dimanche 29th- 31st July
Seventh jazz festival being held on the banks of the River Aulne. The acts are spread over four stages all within easy walking distance, and the choice of programme, designed to be popular, dynamic and appeal to all generations. Apart from the music, the festival

Un Festival Woodstock!
Vendredi - Dimanche 29th - 31st July
Large jazz festival featuring, amongst others Les Doigts de l’Homme, Jack Danielle’s String Band and Good Time Jazz

Concarneau
Les 30 ans de la Fete de la Musique
Samedi 18th June
Free concerts and street entertainers throughout the streets and bars.

Tel: 02 98 50 38 62

Feu D'artifice
Mercredi 13 July  & Dimanche 21 August 2011
Firework display at Quai Nul, Boulevard Bougainville from 23:00. Free admission. Tel: 02 98 50 38 91

Crozon
Le Festival Quatuor
Jeudi & Samedi 2nd & 4th June
At eglise de Landevennec from 16:00 in Jeudi

At eglise de Crozon from 16:30. Featuring Musique Anglaises des XVIe et XVIIe siecles


La Foret-Fouesnant
Fete des Cerisiers - 8eme Edition
Dimanche 19th June
Starting at Espace Culturel de La Baie from 14:00 enjoy musicians and dancers in traditional Breton costumes followed by a procession to Theatre de verdure de Penity where several animations will follow one another. There will also be Breton fighting, a photography...
 
Fete de la Musique
Mardi 21st June
Live bands, artists and street entertainers perform for free at Place du 8 mai 1945 from 19:00.

 La Presqu'île de Crozon
12eme Festival du Bout du Monde Music
Vendredi - Dimanche 5th-7th August
This festival features performers from all over the world alongside market stalls and numerous types of food speciality food such as French cheese, 'Breizh' pancakes, 'Breizh' beer and cider. Acts include; Muchachito Bombo Infierno, Susheela Raman, I Muvrini, Systema...


Langonnet
Fete de La Musique
Samedi 18 June 2011
Place Plantee from 18:00. Free admission!!

Lanveoc
Le Festival Quatuor
Jeudi 2nd June
Salle Neptune from 16:30. Featuring the compositions of Ravel.

Nevez
Feu de la Saint-Jean
Samedi  25th June
Port de Port Manec’h from 18:30 - 00:00. Includes musical animations, firework with food and drink.

Tel: 02 98 06 67 45


Ploneour Lanvern
'Dihun en Fete' Festival
1 - 31 June 2011
A festival which brings together the staff and members of the different activity groups within the association. A series of exhibitions, concerts, displays, fest-noz (Breton dance evenings) and other events will take place throughout the 10 villages of Haut Pays...


Pont Aven
Feu d'Artifice et Bal Populaire
Jeudi 14th July
At le port, Quai Botrel from 19:00 with food and drink available for all, including roast pig, moules and crepes accompanied by live music. Firework display commences at 23:00....


Quimper
Fete de la Musique Quimper
Mardi 21st June
Free music and street entertainment taking place at le place Saint Corentin from 14:00 and in the evening at le Jardin de l'Eveche, le Parking de la Glaciere, la Place Terre au Duc and le Quai du port au Vin.

Festival de Cornouaille
Samedi 16th July  to Dimanche 24th July 2011
Celebration of Breton culture in Brittany offering 9 days of song, dance, music, costumes, crafts, food, workshops, bagpipes and fireworks. The street events are free and ticketed events vary.

 Roscanvel
Le Festival Quatuor
Samedi 4th June
Eglise de Roscanvel from 16:30. Featuring the compositions of Reicha, Beethoven and Janacek

Roscoff
Fete de la Musique
Dimanche 19th June
Free concerts and street entertainment in centre de ville from 14:00.

Telgruc Sur Mer
Le Festival Quatuor
Jeudi 2nd June
Eglise de Telgruc from 16:30. Featuring the compositions of Mozart, Schubert and Villa-Lobos.



Ille-et-Vilaine

Combourg
Feux D'artifice et Bal
Jeudi 14th July
Firework display, live music and food at centre de ville.
Tel: 02 99 73 00 18

Dinard
Fete de la Musique
Samedi 18th June
Free concerts at Plage de l'Ecluse throughout the day.

22eme Festival de Musique de Dinard
5th - 21st August
Created in 1989, the International festival of Dinard has, since 1994, been under the artistic director of Korean pianist Kun Woo Paik. Includes open air concerts, chamber music and orchestras. Most concerts take place at Auditorium Stephan Bouttet

Dol de Bretagne
Fete Populaire
Jeudi 14th July
Popular festival with torchlights, fireworks and dance at La Place Chateaubriand from 15:00 - 19:00

Fougeres
Fete Medievale " Les Riches Heures de Fougeres
Samedi 25th June & Dimanche 26th June
Medieval festival with market, costumes, demonstrations and food.
Tel: 02 99 94 12 20

Martigne-Ferchaud
Etincelles Aquatiques
Jeudi 4th August – Samedi 6th August
Open-air spectacle of sound, light and fireworks at Base Loisirs Etang de la Forge . 2011 brings the 18th edition of the award winning show. More than 300 characters bring to life this magical fantasy on the lake. Free car parking, fast food on site. Gates open at 1900

Monfort sur Meu
Fete de la Musique
Vendredi 17th June
Free concerts and street entertainment in centre de ville from 20:00.
Tel: 02 99 09 00 17

Rennes
Les Tombees de la Nuit
Vendredi 1st July - Samedi 9th July
Festival of music, dance and theatre staged in streets and churches all around Rennes. Local restaurants are also involved in the festival, hosting performances and inventing special dishes for the event.

Saint Briac sur Mer
Feu de la Saint-Jean Descente aux Flambeaux
Samedi 25th June
Torchlight procession with music, musical animation and refreshment bar at Jardin Armel Beaufils and plage du Bechet. Firework display starts at 23:00. Tel: 02 99 88 32 34

St-Malo
Fete de la Musique
Dimanche 19th June
Free music from jazz, classical and pop at Quartier de Saint-Servan.
Tel: 02 99 81 20 59

Folklores du Monde [16eme Edition]
Domanche 3rd July - Dimanche 10th July
Music and dancing from throughout the World including Russia, Norway, Ireland and South Africia at Rues d'Intra-Muros, au Cabaret de Parame.
Tel: 02 99 40 42 5

Feu D'artifice
Jeudi 14th July
Firework display, music and food in situ from 23:00.

Festival de Musique Sacree - 40eme Edition
Jeudi 21st July
Classical concert at Cathedrale de Saint-Malo featuring the choir from the Cathedral under the direction of J-M Noel. Admission cost €26.00, €21.00 and €17.00, free for students.

Festival de Musique Sacree - 40eme Edition
Mercredi 27th July
Classical concert at Cathedrale de Saint-Malo featuring Arsys Bourgogne under the direction of Pierre Cao and playing the music of Liszt to celebrate 250 since his birth. Admission cost €26.00, €21.00 and €17.00, free for students.

Festival de Musique Sacree - 40eme Edition
Jeudi 4th August
Classical concert at Cathedrale de Saint-Malo. Chorus and orchestra of chapelle ducale de Düsseldorf under the direction of Ulrich Brall. Admission cost €26.00, €21.00 and €17.00, free for students.

Festival de Musique Sacree - 40eme Edition
Mercredi 10th August
Classical concert featuring the compositions of Mozart at Cathedrale de Saint-Malo. Vocal group Arthur Honeger, under the direction of Jean Goupil. Admission cost €26.00, €21.00 and €17.00, free for students.

Festival de Musique Sacree - 40eme Edition
Mercredi 17th August
Classical concert featuring the compositions of Bach at Cathedrale de Saint-Malo. Vocal group Collegium 1704, under the direction of Vaclav Luks. Admission cost €26.00, €21.00 and €17.00, free for students.





Morbihan

Damgen
Fête Champetre
Dimanche 15th May
Pastoral festival around the Baker's oven, with bread cooked in a furnace, there will be oyster tasting and grilled food available. During the afternoon you can take part in rollarblading or view an exhibition of small-scale models of boats. Located at Place de de Larmor.
Tel: 02 97 41 11 32


Fete de La Musique
Samedi 18th June
Free music and dancing in centre de ville (Place Alexandre Tiffoche) from 20:00. Food and drink available.
Tel: 02 97 41 11 32

Fete Nationale
Wednesday 13 July 2011
A beach ball tournament will take place at Grande Plage from 14:00 - 18:00, followed by live music and a firework display at around 23:00.Food and drink available.
Tel: 02 97 41 11 32

Plage en Fete
Samedi 23rd July
Dancing and music on the beach (Boulevard de l'Ocean). Bar and food available for all. Tel: 02 97 41 11 32 or email: contact@ot-damgan.com

Fete de la Mer:

Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th August
On Saturday at Le Port de Penerf from 17:00 arrival of traditional sailing boats followed by a concert, food and drinks available. On Sunday enjoy a traditional sea festival, throughout the day dedicated to the sea and sailors. The weekend finishes with a firework display at 23:00. Free admission.
Tel: 02 97 41 11 32

Kervignac
Festival Les Pieds dans la Vase
Dimanche 12th June.
Numerous concerts, exhibitions and street entertainment for the whole family from 15:30

Larmor-Plage
Fete de La Musique: Bay Night'11
Samedi 25th June 2011
Free music and DJ Ben Baccara will be making an appearance at Plage de Port-Maria.
Tel: 02 97 84 26 33

Festival de Musique
Samedi 23rd July
Featuring Brass Band de Bretagne sud du Pays de Lorient, under the direction of Adrien Ramon at Theatre de l’Ocean from 20:00

Festival de Musique
Lundi 25th July
Eglise de Larmor-Plage from 20:00

Festival de Musique
Jeudi 28th July
Featuring Big Band des academiciens at Theatre de l’Ocean from 20:00

Festival de Musique
Vendredi 29th July
Featuring Ensemble des professeurs de l’academie at Theatre de l’Ocean from 20:00

Festival de Musique
Samedi  30th July
Concert de cloture du festival at Theatre de l’Ocean from 16:00....

Concours de Kas a Barzh
Vendredi 11th November
Traditional Breton festival with concert, Breton dancing and Fest Noz at Salle Des Algues, boulevard Port-Maria

Lorient
Festival Interceltique de Lorient  -Gouelioù Etrekeltiek An Oriant
5th - 14th August 2011
A celebration of the Celtic culture. Over 10 days 260 events are held featuring performers from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, the Isle of Man, Brittany, Australia and Canada. The performances include traditional, classical, folk, rock and jazz musicians, singers

Grande Parade des Nations Celtes
On: Sunday 7 August 2011
Featuring over 3,000 dancers, musicians and singers at Stade Du Moustoir, rue du Tour des portes from 10:00. Admission cost €11.80 and €9.80. Tel: 02 97 35 15 00 or contact@fcl-lorient.com


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Malestroit
Au Pont du Rock, Festival
Vendredi 29th July & Samedi 30th July
Featuring Shaka Ponk, Plasticines and Carmen Maria Vega at Centre-Ville De Malestroit, rue Edmond-Besson.
Tel: 02 97 75 14 57

Nivillac
Fete de la musique et de la Danse
Samedi 25th June
Centre Culturel, Le Forum, 5 espace Lourmois from 19:00. Free admission

Port-Louis
Fete de la Musique
Mardi 21st June
Free music and street entertainment at Les Patis.

Quiberon
Fete de la Sardine
Samedi 16th July
Annual festival with a meal of sardines, moules and frites, fish soup and waffles. Free concerts and dancing but a fee for the meal. Esplanade de la Criee, Port Maria from 18:00. Tel: 02 97 30 42 96

Fete de la Sardine
Samedi 6th August
Annual festival with a meal of sardines, moules and frites, fish soup and waffles. Free concerts and dancing but a fee for the meal. Traditional Breton costumes on display. Esplanade de la Criee, Port Maria from 18:00. Tel: 02 97 30 42 96

Vannes
Fete de la Musique
Mardi 21st June
Free music and street entertainment at les rues vannetaises, throughout the day.

Vannes Jazz Festival
Lundi 25th – Samedi 30th July
Vannes Jazz festival takes place at the end of July each year and attracts both regional and international artists. Performances take place in the Jardin de Limur and the Auditorium des Carmes
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