Concert halls Brest

All styles of music, propelled by local production companies, pass through the mythical Salle du Vauban, which is over 50 years old! While the hotel and bar-brasserie overlooking it have undergone successive renovations, the concert hall has remained the same since 1962, with its retro mosaics and old posters of stars... But make no mistake, it's a lively place! An estimated 150 concerts are held here every year! In fact, the hall and bar have played host to a host of music and film stars. Don't hesitate to treat yourself to a concert in this intimate venue! You can consult the Le Vauban program directly on the website.

Initiated by the Scène Nationale de Brest team, Le Quartz's artistic activities have confirmed its reputation as a cultural hub for the region, propelling it into the top tier of national stages in France (outside Paris). Located right in the heart of the city, this major arts venue covers an area of 20,000 m² and houses two theaters, one of which seats 1,500, a 400 m² exhibition gallery, and function rooms seating up to 350. Le Quartz's programming is eclectic and multicultural: theatrical performances rub shoulders with dance and circus shows. There are also classical, jazz and world music concerts, as well as major exhibitions. Le Quartz welcomes virtuosos and renowned talents. Please note: Le Quartz has been temporarily closed since the end of 2021 for renovations. The reopening is scheduled for early 2024. In the meantime, its programming is nomadic. Find out more on our website!

Visit the Tara Inn for great pleasures. This real Irish pub in the harbour, is an ideal address. Around a pint of Guinness, O'Hara, or Ermine, Tara invites at its Irish sessions evry first Friday of the month, at fest deiz every first Sunday of the month after 3pm and the fest noz every Monday from 9pm. Unless you can't visit unannounced during concerts! But every day, inside or on the terrace, a warm and friendly atmosphere is guaranteed, and complete change of scenery. Also note that Tara Inn offers a dish of the day at 8 € and some dishes at lunchtime during the week.

Now emblematic of Brest, this space welcomes both local and internationally renowned artists. With its two concert halls, a bar open during coffee-concerts, a MAO recording studio and 6 rehearsal studios, this complex is a unique venue with exceptional acoustics. But La Carène also offers concerts for young audiences, musical challenges, artists in residence and workshop proposals. Please note: from October to June, La Carène offers a free lunch-concert on the first Wednesday of the month.

This production company is one of the oldest and largest in the Brittany region. It was founded in 1993. Since then, Diogène Productions has forged a solid reputation by organizing a wide variety of shows and concerts with national and international artists throughout Brittany. Committed to developing and supporting the best local skills, we also support the region's artists in their creativity and distribution. A top-quality team works daily to develop this structure. To find out more about what's on offer this year, nothing beats a visit to the website. Get the info!

Ideally located in the heart of Brest, at the exit of the Liberté tram station, the largest cinema in Brest has 15 screens, 9 of which are equipped with 3D digital technology. Several times a year, the cinema organizes previews with directors and actors, as well as reruns of operas and ballets. These rooms are more or less spacious but the armchairs are always comfortable. Its large hall offers an airy and bright reception. Of course, a popcorn bar is also available! If you come by car and take advantage of the Liberté car park, the Multiplex offers you the Ciné-Parking-Liberté offer with a reduced price for parking for three hours.

A sumptuous liner stranded in the heart of Brest, this building is a lovely nod to the maritime city. An evolving infrastructure, it houses a multifunctional hall dedicated to hosting shows, concerts and sporting events. For this "Brest Zenith" hosts high-level sporting competitions, in particular the Brest Bretagne Handball tournaments and challenges. The Brest Open, a must-see event for tennis fans, brings together more and more people every year. Find all the information on the website!

With its 9 hectares of total surface area, including 14 000 m ^² of covered surface and 8 hectares in open air, the Penfeld exhibition Centre can accommodate up to 12 000 people. There is also a parking space of 3 500 places for the very many visitors. You can come here for a living room (from habitat, wine and gastronomy, leisure vehicles, etc.), but also for an exhibition, show or concert, a general assembly, a congress… Here the space is adjustable and everything is possible! At the time of the Christmas festivities, the exhibition centre is also the favourite venue for American There (many rides and attractions). Find out, the programming is online on the website.

The Maison du Théâtre is a place of theater practice, offering a variety of training and entertainment. In addition to the development of amateur theater practice and theater creation in the region, the establishment is indeed a place to broadcast contemporary theater. In particular, it focuses on young, high-quality shows. The hotel welcomes spectators in two rooms: the largest is the Stella, with nearly 300 seats; Studio René Lafite and its 120 places, also creative room, lend itself to more intimate representations. Small and large will be amazed by live shows and the link that seems to be created with actors, who come to meet the audience after performances…

Founded in 1994, the company produces numerous shows in Brest and the Brittany region, as well as major summer events such as Jeudis du port, Fêtes maritimes de Brest and Mardis de Morgat. Quai Ouest Musique's eclectic approach covers a wide range of styles, from rock to world and electronic music! Jacques Guérin and his team also manage artist tours. The concert calendar can be consulted on quai-ouest.net. Since 2000, Quai Ouest has also organized the famous Festival du Bout du Monde in Crozon (www.festivalduboutdumonde.com). This year, there are plenty of surprises in store.

Celtic is an institution that has stood the test of time. Built in 1933, rebuilt after the war, a period in which it retains its concrete façade and sign as a reminder of its history, it is modernising with each technological evolution to make it the oldest and most modern cinema in Brest today.

It has eight rooms, all comfortable, equipped with the latest technologies, including four adapted to accommodate the hearing impaired. And a major innovation, the recent works have made it possible to create an Ice Premium cinema, where the seats move and vibrate in harmony with the projected 3D film, for an even more complete immersion. Thrills guaranteed.

This downtown cinema also offers documentary and conference screenings, to make it a place of exchange and knowledge. And a little more magical, the broadcasting of one opera a month in the Ice Premium room, to take you on an exceptional lyrical ascent. Are you coming?

This Brest-native theatre company, created in 1994 consists lovers and citizens. Very committed, the company works on a repertoire contemporary, social, political, furious and "red wine pâté-", as they like to worth it. Fifteen members, creative lovers and professionals (actors, musicians, sculptors, graphic designers, lighting engineers, etc.) work collectively within the company. The texts them are often taken from contemporary great playwrights like Bertolt Brecht, Fernando Arrabal or Rainer Werner Fassbinder.

This establishment for artistic creation and production in the public space, installed on the commercial port, was created in the 1980s. For more than 20 years, the National Street Arts Centre has brought diverse art forms to the public and helped thousands of artists to emerge from anonymity. As a space for creation and for welcoming artists in residence, Le Fourneau is an active venue, notably through its performances during the Thursdays in the Port of Brest. It is also a resource, advice and training centre for artists.

Since 1986, the Cinémathèque de Bretagne has undertaken a public service mission: the conservation and diffusion of Breton audiovisual heritage. More than 25 000 films, videos and sound tapes filed by more than 1 500 applicants are retained. 300 m ² is entirely dedicated to the archives which, after restoration, find an ideal environment at the temperature and humidity controlled. The cinémathèque offers services such as on-site research, archives consultation, free access to paper documentation or research assistance. Thus, future generations will have the opportunity to discover this audiovisual wealth, a true memory of Breton heritage. Note that the cinémathèque also offers meetings around unknown movies or cult, at Mac-Orlan, sometimes in the presence of directors. Please do not hesitate to consult the website for this rich programming.

The cinema Les Studios is located in the city centre (tram stop). This art and essay cinema broadcasts all foreign films in VO, offers screenings and organizes various film festivals. For the greatest happiness, he has six screens. " All digital ", it is one of the most active places of culture in local and associative life. Sébastien Le Goffe and Bertille Martins join several associations a year to promote a foreign language and organise, for example, the Spanish and Latin American Film Festival in Brest. Europa Cinemas Certified since 2004, the film Les Studios has been awarded directors time and time and time and time again. Finally, it regularly welcomes the young public: It's in front of her projectors that school students, from kindergarten to high school, come to see movies adapted to their program, with their teachers. The reception is always warm and reasonable. In short, a place of culture as we would like to see more.

Organitou Spectacles is a company based in Brest, Brittany, offering magic shows and entertainment for children and adults. Their services include magic shows, clowns, Santa Claus, mascots, children's face painters and balloon sculptors. They also offer wedding entertainment and candy, cotton candy and popcorn stands. The shows are described as very funny and entertaining, suitable for both children and adults.

A recently renovated cinema (from 1960 to 2005), the Mac-Orlan, located in the historic district of Recouvrance, has a concert room for up to 469 people. Managed by the City of Brest, this place opens up to all artistic disciplines, with a dominant focus: dance. The site offers cultural actors in Brest and elsewhere to disseminate their art: theatre, music, cinema and graphic works (with an exhibition room). A partner of several important events in the brestoise life, the Mac Orlan supports, for example, the meetings of the Cinémathèque of Brittany, festivals Oops, DansFabrik, etc. The Mac-Orlan is also involved in the dissemination of the artistic and cultural projects of the inhabitants: it is under excellent conditions that, at every end of the school year, performances of various classes in the city will be found.

In the heart of the Recouvrance district, Le Grabuge is a story of friends. First, Maxime and Steven: friends in high school and now in their thirties, they set up this beer bar together in the walls of the former bistrot National, a neighborhood institution. Today, Le Grabuge has become a meeting place for friends, and it's impossible to spend an evening in Recou' without having a mug (or several, in moderation of course) from the excellent selection of craft beers. And don't worry, the name is more a nod to the neighborhood's reputation than a reality! You'll find a very cool atmosphere and a program of concerts, stand-up, improv and game broadcasts.

In addition to its usual services, the tourist office offers a ticket service. Here, you will find tickets for a concert or a match at Brest Stade, but you can also buy your tickets to go to Océanopolis or to take the boat trip to the islands of the Iroise Sea (Molène or Ouessant). Tickets for cultural shows at Quartz or concerts at Vauban and La Carène can be bought from the hostesses. The local events and festivals such as Bout du Monde, Atlantique Jazz or Vieilles Charrues should not be missed! So, don't hesitate to book and take your tickets in advance to be on time and benefit from privileged rates. If you want to take a trip to Ouessant, remember also to book your bikes!

Arsenal Productions is a productions production company born in 2000 and led by Marc Ribette. This company is currently one of the world's leading entertainers and tours for several groups and artists such as Red Cardell, Elmer Food Beat, Blankass, Murray Head, Les Sailors d'Iroise, etc. but also concerts and performances of artists such as Black M, Cauet, Kenn'V, Patrick Timsit, Norman or Mr. Pokora. Also note that Arsenal organizes ad hoc events. To find the latest news about concerts and shows, visit the website.