Scallop Festival, Loquivy de la Mer

April, Annual

International Harp Festival, Dinan

6 - 10 July 2011

The International Harp Festival is held in the Theatre des Jacobins, Dinan.

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

Saint Loup Festival, Guingamp

August, Annual

This festival celebrates Breton dance and combines modern and traditional Celtic culture with 2,500 players, dancers and artists from the Celtic world. There are concerts every evening in the public gardens, dancing competitions, folklore shows and street entertainment. For more information, Tourism Office tel: (00 33) 2 96 43 73 89

Grand Pardon Notre Dame de la Clarte, Perros-Guirec

August, Annual

One of the largest pardons in the region

La Route du Cidre, Dinan

First weekend of September 2011

A flotilla of traditional boats goes up the River Rance to the port at Dinan with parades, street festivities, food and song

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