Blues en Rade

The blues comes to the Lorient estuary

The festival Blues en Rade is a musical event dedicated to blues in all its forms, held every spring on the left bank of the Lorient estuary. Supported by the association Blues Rive Gauche, this traveling festival successively takes over the venues in Locmiquélic, Port-Louis, and Riantec for three evenings of intense and friendly blues.

Three evenings, three towns, three atmospheres

The festival's format is original: each concert evening takes place in a different town, creating a musical journey across the estuary:

• Friday: Salle Artimon in Locmiquélic
• Saturday: Salle Locmalo in Port-Louis
• Sunday: Audiovisual hall in Riantec

French and international artists

The Blues en Rade lineup mixes leading French and international artists. In 2026, the festival will notably host musicians from the United States, Canada, and Australia alongside French artists. The styles represented cover the entire spectrum of blues: Delta blues, Chicago blues, blues rock, soul blues, and contemporary blues.

OFF Events

In addition to the evening concerts, the festival offers free OFF events on Saturdays: acoustic concerts in bars, artist showcases, and open stages. These informal moments allow the blues atmosphere to continue in a relaxed and close-up setting with the musicians.

A friendly atmosphere

Each concert evening is accompanied by on-site catering: Far Breton on Friday, a full meal on Saturday. The bar ensures conviviality throughout the evenings. The spirit of the festival is that of a human-sized event where the audience is very close to the artists.

16 editions of blues in Brittany

With 16 editions under its belt in 2026, Blues en Rade has gained regional recognition in the blues world. The festival contributes to keeping this music alive in Brittany and attracts enthusiasts from all over western France each year.