Pardon de St-Yves, Treguier

Third Sunday in May, Annual

Pardons’ are ancient religious festivals held annually throughout Brittany to honour the local patron saint. Treguier in May is one of Brittany’s largest, with an enormous church mass and ten thousand pilgrims in procession through the streets. Dressed in black, red, and ermine and carrying yellow and gold flags, they honour St-Yves, the patron saint of lawyers.

Imperial Male Voice Choir, Dinard

28 May 2011

Concert at St Bartholomews Church, Dinard – see website for details

Imperial Male Voice Choir, Dinan

29 May 2011

Concert at L’Abbaye St Magloire, Dinan – website has more details

La Morue en Fete, Binic

2 – 5 June 2011

Four days in May of concerts, traditional music and food market, celebrating the local fishing industry - particularly cod. Picturesque boats, fishermen sharing their knowledge of the sea, and a variety of special cod dishes to try.

Les Tombees de la Nuit, Rennes

4 – 9 July 2011

Magical nights of mystery shows with light, sound and music in this medieval city. Poets, musicians and storytellers perform at venues including the beautiful Garden of Thabor.

Fete des Ramparts, Dinan

July 2012

One of Europe’s most important medieval festivals, this event is celebrated with medieval-style jousting, banquets, fairs and processions, culminating in an immense fireworks display. There is a market every Thursday in the places du Champ and du Guesclin, the original medieval fairground. For more information contact the Tourism Office, tel: (00 33) 2 96 87 69 76

Festival des Hortensias, Perros-Guirec

6 - 7 August 2011

For 2 days in August, this festival of Celtic music brings together 500 groups from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany, Galicia and Asturias. Breton bands and Celtic musicians also perform, while each year a band from outside the Celtic world is invited. There are stalls selling mussels, brochettes, beer and plenty of cider. Visit the Perros-Guirec Tourist Office website or tel: (00 33) 2 96 49 02 49

Festival du Chant de Marins, Paimpol

12 - 14 August 2011

Sea Shanty Festival in Paimpol with Celtic music, exhibitions and local food tastings plus nearly 300 traditional boats in the old harbour. Adults from €17, children 6-14 yrs from €2.

Tel: (00 33) 2 96 55 12 77 or see website

La Route du Rock, St Malo

12 – 14 August 2011

Three day quality musical event at St Malo’s old castle.

Festival de la Danse Bretonne, St Loup

13 - 21 August 2011

Folk dance and music festival dating back to the nineteenth century. Celtic dancers and musicians perform throughout the town plus fest-noz celebrations.

Tel:  (00 33) 2 96 43 73 89 or see website

Annual Film Festival, Dinard

5 - 9 October 2011

This annual event screens top English-language films throughout the whole of October. The selection comprises a mix of old and new, and the event includes a number of awards. On the more informal side, head to the main square for the opening screening.  As this is open-air, don’t forget to take chairs with you.

Please check precise details and dates with event organisers before making your holiday and travel arrangements.