Celtic Pic Festival
A celebration of Irish, Breton, and Occitan music and dance in Campan
About Celtic Pic Festival
A Celtic festival at the foot of the Pyrenees
The Celtic Pic Festival takes place in Campan, in the Adour Valley (Hautes-Pyrénées), just a few kilometers from Bagnères-de-Bigorre. Organized by the Pyren'Eire association, the festival creates a unique dialogue between Irish, Breton, and Occitan musical traditions over the course of a weekend.
The concept is simple: three days of concerts, dances, workshops, and music sessions held in a mountain village where the music flows freely from the village hall to the market square and local cafes.
Concerts, dances, and sessions
Evening events are held at the Campan village hall, with a series of performances running late into the night. During the day, the festival hosts Irish music sessions throughout the village, as well as storytelling and illustrated concerts, with some events taking place at the village hall in neighboring Beaudéan.
Dance workshops
Dance is a cornerstone of the festival, featuring workshops in traditional Irish dance, traditional Occitan dance, and Sean Nós, all led by guest instructors.
A growing festival
The first edition of the Celtic Pic Festival was held in 2024. The second took place in 2025, and the 2026 edition marks the third year. For this third installment, the organizers have expanded the program with more daytime activities and masterclasses, while staying true to the spirit of the festival's beginnings.
Celtic Pic Festival — edition 2026
Celtic Pic Festival 2026: Three Days in Campan
The 3rd edition of the Celtic Pic Festival will be held from Friday, July 31 to Sunday, August 2, 2026, in Campan, organized by the Pyren'Eire association.
This year's festival stays true to its roots while introducing new daytime events and masterclasses, all centered around Breton, Irish, and Occitan traditional music.
Evening concerts will take place at the Campan village hall, while the illustrated concert "Tracer la Route" will be hosted at the Beaudéan village hall.
Programme Celtic Pic Festival 2026
Friday, July 31, 2026
- 11:00 AM and 3:30 PM — Traditional Irish tales and legends by Katrin Maure
- 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM — "Tracer la Route", an illustrated concert by Marie Bobin & François Gaillard — Beaudéan village hall
- 8:00 PM — Willo (Cécile Combre & Olivier Pocheville) — village hall
- 9:30 PM - 10:30 PM — The Unprepared, instrumental trio (David Lombardi, Jean Damei, Sam Mabbet) — village hall
- 10:45 PM - 12:00 AM — Talec Noguet Quartet (Olivier Guenego, Timothée Le Bour, Rozenn Talec, Yannig Noguet) — village hall
Saturday, August 1, 2026
- 11:00 AM and 3:30 PM — Traditional Irish tales and legends by Katrin Maure
- 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM — "Tracer la Route", an illustrated concert by Marie Bobin & François Gaillard — Beaudéan village hall
- 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM — High Octane (Louis Salle, Tobias Van Baarsel, Loïc Guenneguez) — village hall
- From 10:30 PM — Nøkkenoc (Aina Tullier & Sylvain Pool) — village hall
Sunday, August 2, 2026
- 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM — Brian Hughes, Dave Sheridan, Siobhan O'Donnell and dancer Aideen Burke — village hall
- 10:15 PM - 11:30 PM — Briu (Lucile Marsac, Lutxi Achiary, Yohan Dumas, Nicolas Roche) — village hall
- 11:45 PM - 1:00 AM — Únes (Lucile Marsac & Nicolas Roche) — village hall
Workshops throughout the festival
- Traditional Occitan dance — Anaïs Hoffmann & Marie-Alix Nicaise
- Traditional Irish dance — Patrick Pallu
- Sean Nós — Aideen Burke
Highlights Celtic Pic Festival 2026
- 3rd edition, from July 31 to August 2, 2026, in Campan (Hautes-Pyrénées)
- Talec Noguet Quartet, The Unprepared, High Octane, Nøkkenoc, Briu, Únes
- Brian Hughes, Dave Sheridan, and Siobhan O'Donnell on Sunday evening
- Irish storytelling by Katrin Maure and the "Tracer la Route" illustrated concert in Beaudéan
- Irish, Occitan, and Sean Nós dance workshops
- New for 2026: daytime events and masterclasses
Prices Celtic Pic Festival 2026
Practical information — Celtic Pic Festival
Access
Campan is located in the Adour Valley (Hautes-Pyrénées), approximately 8 km from Bagnères-de-Bigorre, on the road to the Col du Tourmalet.
Venues
- Campan Village Hall: Evening concerts and dances
- Village Market Hall: Festival information desk, food and drink, music sessions
- Beaudéan Village Hall (neighboring town): Selected afternoon events
Tickets
Tickets are available online via HelloAsso for individual concerts and dances, or as multi-day passes. Card payments are accepted on-site.
Food and Accommodation
Food and drinks are available on-site. Several campsites are located in the immediate vicinity of the village, including one within a 200-meter walk. Tourmalet Tourist Office: 05 62 95 50 71.
Contact
- Organizer: Pyren'Eire association
- Official website: celticpicfestival.com
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Where does it take place — Celtic Pic Festival
Salle des fêtes et halles de Campan