Brocéliande Fantastic
The popular and family-friendly festival of the imaginary in Ploërmel
About Brocéliande Fantastic
Brocéliande Fantastic is a popular and family-friendly festival organized every year in Ploërmel by Ploërmel Communauté, for Samhain week. This free event celebrates fantastic universes by drawing on the mythical, cultural, and mystical riches of Brocéliande and beyond. On the program: literature, comics, cinema, music, theater, drawing, painting, and fest-noz. Each edition explores a different theme, combining artistic discovery and conviviality in an exceptional setting in the heart of the land of Brocéliande.
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Brocéliande Fantastic: The imaginary celebrated in Ploërmel
Since its creation, the Brocéliande Fantastic festival has established itself as a must-attend autumn event in Morbihan. Organized by Ploërmel Communauté as part of the Arth Maël cultural season, this free festival takes over the Halle des Sports in Ploërmel for three days, from October 31 to November 2, coinciding with the Celtic festival of Samhain, marking the transition from the light season to the dark season.
A Journey into Fantastic Worlds
Each edition of Brocéliande Fantastic offers an original theme that guides the entire program. In 2024, the festival traveled "From Brocéliande to Latin America", exploring the traditions of Día de los Muertos and legends from across the Atlantic. Visitors discover a lively Brocéliande Fantastic Village in the afternoons, with creative workshops, meetings with authors and illustrators, film screenings, and live performances.
Diverse Artistic Practices
The festival highlights numerous artistic disciplines: literature and comics with signing sessions, fantastic cinema with commented screenings, live music with concerts and a traditional fest-noz, theater and performing arts, as well as drawing and painting workshops open to all audiences. Children have specially designed activities, making Brocéliande Fantastic a truly family-friendly event.
Samhain Night: A Festival Highlight
On the evening of October 31, Samhain Night is the festival's highlight. This free evening at the Halle des Sports features a grand fest-noz with traditional Breton music groups and bands with world music sounds. It's a moment of sharing and conviviality where dance and music celebrate the transition to the dark season, in the purest Celtic tradition.
Strong Territorial Roots in Brocéliande
Located in the heart of the land of Brocéliande, the festival draws its strength from this territory steeped in Arthurian legends and mysteries. The proximity of the forest of Brocéliande, the Val sans Retour, and the tomb of Merlin gives the event a special dimension, where the fantastic is never far from reality. The festival actively contributes to the cultural influence of Ploërmel Communauté and attracts an ever-growing family audience each year, from all over Morbihan and beyond.
Brocéliande Fantastic — edition 2026
The Brocéliande Fantastic festival returns to Ploërmel for a new edition centered on the imaginary and the fantastic, from October 31 to November 2, 2026. Brocéliande Fantastic Village, Samhain Night, workshops, shows, and fest-noz are on the program.
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Practical information — Brocéliande Fantastic
Access to the Festival
By car: Ploërmel is located at the crossroads of national roads RN24 (Rennes-Lorient) and RN166 (Vannes-Ploërmel). From Rennes, allow about 1 hour's drive; from Vannes, about 45 minutes. Free parking is available near the Halle des Sports.
By bus: Ploërmel is served by BreizhGo bus lines from Rennes, Vannes, and Pontivy. The bus station is a 10-minute walk from the Halle des Sports.
Festival Venue
The festival takes place at the Halle des Sports, 56800 Ploërmel. The Brocéliande Fantastic Village is open in the afternoons from 1:30 PM to 6:30 PM on November 1st and 2nd, with evening concerts and parades. The Halle des Sports offers a large and comfortable covered space to host exhibitions, workshops, and shows, regardless of the weather.
Prices
The entire festival is free admission. Some activities (workshops, screenings, shows) require prior registration due to limited capacity. Bookings can be made online via the Weezevent platform. It is advisable to book your spots as soon as registration opens, as some workshops are in high demand.
Food and Drink
A refreshment stand and a food area are available on-site throughout the festival, with options suitable for families. Food trucks and catering stands offer local specialties and dishes related to the theme of each edition.
Accommodation
Ploërmel and its surroundings offer hotels, B&Bs, gîtes, and campsites. The Brocéliande Destination Tourist Office can assist you with your accommodation search. It is advisable to book early as the Halloween-Toussaint period is popular.
Discoveries Nearby
Take advantage of your visit to discover the legendary sites of the nearby forest of Brocéliande: the Val sans Retour, the Barenton fountain, the tomb of Merlin, and Comper Castle. The Arthurian Imagination Center offers guided tours and activities year-round.
Contact
Ploërmel Communauté – 3 avenue de Guibourg, 56800 Ploërmel
Tel: 02 97 74 08 21
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Where does it take place — Brocéliande Fantastic
Halle des Sports de Ploërmel
Halle des Sports, 56800 Ploërmel