Festival des Chapelles d'Erdeven
Free concerts every summer Wednesday evening in the chapels of Erdeven, in Morbihan
About Festival des Chapelles
The Erdeven Chapels Festival is a series of free concerts organized by the association Erd'Évènement Vôtre in the heritage chapels of the commune of Erdeven, in Morbihan. Every Wednesday evening in July and August, a concert is offered at 9 p.m. in one of the commune's chapels (Saint-Germain, Lisveur, Saint-Sauveur, des Sept-Saints, de Loperhet…) or at the village church. Admission is free; donations collected are entirely given to associations working for the restoration and maintenance of the chapels.
The festival offers an eclectic program combining ancient and classical music, Celtic and Breton songs, polyphonies, Celtic harp, gypsy jazz, Romani music, and world music. Over the seasons, it has hosted groups such as Stingo Music Club, La Vuelta, Ardarah, Taraf Bohemian, Voden, Imrama, or the Menguy-Béranger duo.
A series of free concerts in the chapels of Erdeven
The Erdeven Chapels Festival has been an initiative supported for over fifteen years by the association Erd'Évènement Vôtre, in conjunction with the commune of Erdeven and its tourist office. Every Wednesday evening in July and August, a concert is given at 9 p.m. in one of the Romanesque or Gothic chapels of the commune, lasting approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. Admission is free: only donations are collected for the benefit of associations responsible for safeguarding the chapels.
Several chapels, a living heritage
The festival rotates its concerts among the various places of worship in the area: Saint-Germain chapel, Lisveur chapel, Saint-Sauveur chapel, des Sept-Saints chapel, Loperhet chapel, as well as the village church. These buildings, some of which date back to medieval times, offer remarkable acoustic settings and help to keep alive a precious religious and architectural heritage. The concerts are also an opportunity, for visitors and residents alike, to rediscover chapels sometimes discreetly nestled in the hamlets of Erdeven.
An eclectic and public-friendly program
The program spans eras and styles: traditional Breton and Celtic songs, medieval music, polyphonies, Celtic harp, chamber music, gypsy jazz, Romani music, world sounds. The invited groups are local, regional, or from further afield. In recent years, ensembles such as Stingo Music Club, Duo Menguy-Béranger, La Vuelta, Ardarah, Voden, Imrama, Taraf Bohemian, and Jean-Paul Albert have performed in the chapels.
Erdeven, between megaliths, dunes, and chapels
Located in southern Morbihan between Carnac and the ria d'Étel, Erdeven is a Breton coastal commune rich in exceptional heritage: the megalithic alignments of Kerzerho, the long Kerhillio beach, dunes and marshes, as well as a scattering of chapels disseminated throughout the hamlets. The Chapels Festival integrates live music into this heritage landscape and fosters dialogue between contemporary creation and secular architecture.
Support the safeguarding of the chapels
All donations collected during the concerts are given to the associations that restore and maintain the chapels of Erdeven. By attending the concerts, the public therefore directly contributes to the preservation of this religious heritage.
Festival des Chapelles — edition 2026
2026 edition of the Festival des Chapelles d'Erdeven: free concerts every Wednesday evening in July and August, at 9 PM, in the chapels of Erdeven (Morbihan). Detailed program released in June by the association Erd'Évènement Vôtre, the municipality, and the Auray-Quiberon Terre Atlantique tourist office.
As every summer for over fifteen years, the Festival des Chapelles returns to Erdeven in July and August 2026. The free concerts take place every Wednesday at 9 PM in one of the commune's heritage chapels (Saint-Germain, Lisveur, Saint-Sauveur, des Sept-Saints, de Loperhet…) or at the village church. The traditionally eclectic program features ancient music, classical music, Celtic and Breton songs, gypsy jazz, Romani music, and world music. At the end of each concert, donations collected are given to associations for the preservation of the chapels.
The complete 2026 program is generally published in June by the organizing association Erd'Évènement Vôtre, the Erdeven town hall, and the tourist office. To receive it or inquire about Wednesday's concert: [email protected] / 06 33 61 85 68.
Highlights Festival des Chapelles 2026
- Free admission to all concerts
- Concerts every Wednesday evening in July and August, at 9 PM
- Eclectic program: ancient music, Celtic songs, gypsy jazz, world music
- Donations given to the preservation of Erdeven's chapels
- Discovery of the commune's religious heritage through the concerts
Prices Festival des Chapelles 2026
Practical information — Festival des Chapelles
Locations
Concerts take place in the various chapels of Erdeven (Saint-Germain, Lisveur, Saint-Sauveur, des Sept-Saints, de Loperhet…) as well as at the village church. The location changes every Wednesday: please refer to the program published each summer by the commune and the tourist office.
Access
By car: Erdeven is located in southern Morbihan, approximately 30 km west of Vannes, on the axis between Carnac and Étel. As the chapels are scattered throughout the hamlets, it is advisable to come by car to reach the one where the concert is taking place. Free parking is available near each chapel on concert evenings.
Dates and times
Every Wednesday evening in July and August. Concerts at 9 p.m., lasting approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. The full program is generally released in June by the organizing association, the town hall, and the Auray-Quiberon Terre Atlantique tourist office.
Prices
Free admission. A donation collection is organized at the end of each concert: all donations are given to the associations for the safeguarding of the chapels of Erdeven.
Contact
Association Erd'Évènement Vôtre — email: [email protected] — phone: 06 33 61 85 68.
Erdeven Tourist Office (information point): 02 97 55 64 60 — [email protected].
Accessibility
Some chapels are accessible to people with reduced mobility, while others have steps or narrow passages due to their ancient architecture. It is recommended to inquire with the organizing association to find out about the accessibility of each concert venue.
Practical advice
The chapels are not heated: bring warm clothing even in summer, as the stone walls maintain a cool temperature. As the concert ends around 10:30 p.m., a flashlight may be useful for reaching vehicles in dimly lit hamlets. Remember to arrive a little early, as the chapels have limited capacity.
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Where does it take place — Festival des Chapelles
Chapelles romanes d'Erdeven
Chapelles d'Erdeven, 56410 Erdeven