Festival de la Lune Rousse
Celtic and Breton culture festival in Questembert
About La Lune Rousse
The Festival de la Lune Rousse is an annual event dedicated to Celtic and Breton culture, organized in Questembert in Morbihan. Created in 2021, this festival blends tradition and contemporary creation around Breton music, dance, storytelling, cinema, and gastronomy. The program includes concerts, fest-noz, Breton dance workshops, tales and legends, film screenings, gourmet walks, and banquets, in a friendly and festive atmosphere.
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Celtic culture celebrated in Questembert
Born in 2021, the Festival de la Lune Rousse has quickly established itself as a must-attend event for Celtic and Breton culture in the Questembert region. Organized by the municipality and local Breton associations, this spring festival celebrates the richness of Breton traditions while opening them up to contemporary creation and inter-Celtic exchanges.
An eclectic program blending tradition and modernity
The festival offers a rich and varied program over several days: Breton and Celtic music concerts, lively fest-noz with traditional musicians and bands, daytime fest-deiz, tales and legends told by professional storytellers, film and documentary screenings on Breton culture, conferences on Breton history and heritage, and introductory workshops on Breton dance, polyphonic singing, and traditional instruments.
Gastronomy and conviviality
La Lune Rousse puts Breton gastronomy in the spotlight with gourmet walks to discover local producers, tastings of regional products, and the "Questembert appétit" banquet prepared by Breton chefs. These moments of sharing around the table are part of the tradition of conviviality that characterizes the festival.
Strong territorial roots
The festival takes place in several locations in Questembert: the Iris Cinéma for screenings and conferences, municipal halls for workshops, and the town's squares and streets for outdoor activities. This distribution of events throughout the town creates a real festive dynamic and showcases the architectural heritage of this town in inland Morbihan.
Transmission and heritage
Beyond the celebration, the Festival de la Lune Rousse pursues a mission of transmission. Breton dance workshops, singing sessions in Breton, and meetings with artists allow younger generations to discover Breton culture, while the fest-noz and fest-deiz bring all generations together in the shared pleasure of traditional music and dance.
La Lune Rousse — edition 2026
6th edition of the Festival de la Lune Rousse from May 20 to 23, 2026 in Questembert, themed "Transmission and Heritage". Concerts, shows, workshops, meetings, and moments of conviviality around Celtic culture, with a rich program for all audiences.
Prices La Lune Rousse 2026
Practical information — La Lune Rousse
Access
By car: Questembert is located 25 km northeast of Vannes via the N166. Free parking in the town center.
By train: Questembert station, served by TER Bretagne from Vannes (15 min) and Redon (20 min). The station is a 10-minute walk from the town center.
Festival venues
Events take place in several locations: the Iris Cinéma (screenings, conferences), municipal halls (workshops, banquets), and town squares (concerts, fest-noz). A map is available on the official website.
Prices
Many activities are free. Concerts and fest-noz are accessible at moderate prices, generally from €5 to €15. The "Questembert appétit" banquet is by reservation (price to be announced later).
Accommodation
Hotels, B&Bs, and campsites are available in Questembert and surrounding towns. Information from the Tourist Office of Rochefort-en-Terre — Questembert.
Contact
- Mairie de Questembert: questembert.bzh
- Andon: andon.bzh
- Le Camber: camber.bzh
Accessibility
The town center of Questembert is generally accessible to people with reduced mobility. The Iris Cinéma has PMR access. For outdoor events, contact the organizers for any specific accessibility requests.
Food and drink
Restaurants and crêperies in Questembert are open during the festival. The "Questembert appétit" banquet offers a Breton meal prepared by local chefs (reservation required, limited places). Food stalls may be set up near the concert venues.
Practical advice
As the festival takes place in spring, pack clothing suitable for Breton weather (waterproof jacket recommended). The detailed program is available on the Questembert town website and from partner businesses. Some workshops require prior registration.
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Iris Cinéma et centre-ville de Questembert
Centre-ville de Questembert, 56230 Questembert