Events calendar Brittany

If there is a colourful charity event, it is this one! Every summer, these nautical jousts see costumed participants representing about twenty communes of the Auray region compete on the Saint-Goustan lake. It is therefore a dynamic and good-natured event that you can attend, and which takes place throughout the day. Beyond a friendly and unusual event, the aim is to raise funds for CCAS and local associations, in favour of children in difficult social or medical situations.

In the 1980s, with the first Tornado, Dart or the famous Hobie Cat, so characteristic with their coloured sails and their "banana" hulls, the sport catamaran became a legend. In 1988, the Catagolfe d'Arradon was created, the first of a long series of multihull raids and regattas. Since then, with the support of the Société des régates de Vannes and its partners, the Catagolfe d'Arradon has become one of the main sport catamaran regattas in France and one of the top three in Europe.

What better way to kick off September than with talent from the Rennes music scene? This festival, created in 2012, kicks off the autumn in style with a jam-packed ten days of concerts. The program features local artists in a wide variety of venues, from the city center to the neighborhoods (ephemeral stages, parks, rooftops, bars...) Indoors and outdoors, day and night, you're invited to explore the city and meet this bubbling emerging scene, before finishing in style with an evening of concerts in the mythical Salle de la Cité.

For three weeks every December, Place Hoche plays host to this not-to-be-missed event dedicated to local craftsmanship, organized by the Renn'arts collective. Come stroll and do your Christmas shopping under a vast marquee to meet local talent. From natural cosmetics to textile creations, leather goods, painting, ceramics and shoemaking, a wide range of crafts will be on show, demonstrating the skill and creativity of some forty local artisans. A temple of surprises dedicated to local, handcrafted gifts to wow your loved ones this holiday season!

Every year in July and August, the Parliament of Brittany changes its classic style for an illuminated display. The facade is transformed into a giant screen, much to our delight! At nightfall, the square is decked out in its finest attire to offer a magnificent sound & light show, an ode to enchantment and reverie for young and old alike. You can settle down here and there in the four corners of the square to enjoy this magical moment. From a trip to the four corners of the world to the sixties, the Spectaculaires company redoubles its talents to make the stones of Rennes' capital speak in many different ways. When's the next edition?

Every summer, as the city calms down, the streets empty out and the seagulls make themselves heard, the beach spirit settles in on deckchairs in Place de la Mairie, in parks and in the neighborhoods of Rennes. It's a great place to be, and moments of idleness can be enjoyed in many different ways. This lovely initiative gives Rennais a summery face and an indolent holiday look. Free concerts, night tours of the Breton capital, Fest-deiz, food market, Sunday shows at Le Thabor for the very young, bal populaire, fireworks and many other surprises... The vacations come to us, even in town!

A dive into the dance! That's the promise made every year by the organizers of the Waterproof festival, which has been held throughout the Rennes region since 2020. In 8 towns, from the Breton capital to the surrounding communes, choreographic shows, performances, workshops... await you. To warm up the month of February, a number of events invite you to take a step or two, such as the Marathon de la danse: four hours of dance and uninhibited challenges at l'Ubu. The creations of local and international artists are combined in a variety of venues. Contemporary dance, urban dance, theater, circus, digital arts... all merrily intermingle.

La Grange-Théâtre is a small theater located in Thourie, about 35 km from Rennes. Dedicated to the performing arts, it offers a varied program including theater, concerts, children's shows, puppets, conferences, exhibitions and many other events. It also serves as an artists' residency, rehearsal space and training facility for amateurs and professionals alike. The Grange-Théâtre is managed by AMAC (Association pour le Maintien de l'Art à la Campagne) and also offers accommodation.

Association Longueur d'ondes is a cultural association based in Brest. It offers specialized professional training in radio and podcasting. Throughout the year, it also organizes workshops on radio practice and media education for a variety of audiences. The association is also responsible for developing the Oufipo podcast platform. In addition to its training and workshop activities, the association organizes the annual Longueur d'ondes festival, dedicated to radio and listening. For those wishing to help organize the festival or run radio workshops, the association offers 8-month Civic Service missions starting in October.