Aux Heures d'Été — Festival of cultures from here and elsewhere
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Edition 2024 — Aux Heures d'Été
20th edition of Aux Heures d'Été, from July 9 to August 9, 2024. An anniversary edition around the theme "World Rituals", with about thirty free offerings in Nantes' parks and gardens.
20th Edition — July 9 to August 9, 2024
For its 20th edition, the Aux Heures d'Été festival celebrated "World Rituals", exploring ceremonies, celebrations, and ritual practices from cultures around the globe. From July 9 to August 9, 2024, about thirty free events took place in Nantes' parks and gardens.
Among the highlights of this anniversary edition were the vibrant healing rituals of flutist and composer Naïssam Jalal, the shamanic awakening of drummer Adrien Chennebault, New Orleans Mardi Gras with the exuberant 79rs Gang, Haitian voodoo chants with the group Tranpé, Afro-Venezuelan trance and songs of praise from Parranda La Cruz, and a walk in a cemetery with Boulevard des Allongés.
The Château des ducs de Bretagne hosted 11 concerts in its moats, including performances by 79rs Gang, Parranda La Cruz, and devotional songs from Aspromonte with Davide Ambrogio. The Italian musician also offered a "Calabrian awakening" at the Tour Lu and yoga and singing workshops at the Maison de l'Europe. The Hungarian group Söndörgő participated in the European Sounds of Europe project, while Togolese author Kossi Efoui offered readings, and the Angers Nantes Opera Choir paraded through the city's parks and gardens.
Programme
Artists and Highlights 2024
- Naïssam Jalal — Healing rituals (flute and composition)
- 79rs Gang — New Orleans Mardi Gras
- Parranda La Cruz — Afro-Venezuelan trance
- Tranpé — Haitian voodoo chants
- Adrien Chennebault — Shamanic awakening (drums)
- Davide Ambrogio — Devotional songs from Aspromonte (Italy)
- Söndörgő — Hungarian music (European Sounds of Europe)
- Boulevard des Allongés — Musical and theatrical walk
- Kossi Efoui — Readings (Togolese author)
- Chœur de l'Opéra Angers Nantes — Parade through the parks
Venues
Moats of the Château des ducs de Bretagne, Jardin des Plantes, cours Cambronne, Tour Lu, Maison de l'Europe, and other green spaces in the city center.
Highlights
- 20th anniversary edition around the theme "World Rituals"
- 11 concerts in the moats of the Château des ducs de Bretagne
- 79rs Gang and the New Orleans Mardi Gras
- Naïssam Jalal and her vibrant healing rituals
- Parranda La Cruz and Afro-Venezuelan trance
- Davide Ambrogio: "Calabrian awakening" at the Tour Lu
- Completely free festival
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Where does it take place — Aux Heures d'Été
Douves du Château des ducs de Bretagne et parcs de Nantes
4 place Marc Elder, 44000 Nantes