Festival des Filets Bleus
Brittany's oldest festival, between Breton culture and maritime heritage
About Filets Bleus
Festival des Filets Bleus: Over a Century of Breton Culture in Concarneau
The Festival des Filets Bleus is more than just a festival: it's an institution of Breton culture. Born on September 10, 1905, on the initiative of Louis-Marie-Samuel Billette de Villeroche, an industrialist and the first magistrate of Concarneau, the festival was created as a charity event to help fishermen and their families affected by the sardine fishing crisis. For over a century, it has perpetuated this spirit of solidarity and popular celebration.
A Rich and Free Program
For five days in August, the Quai Carnot, facing the ramparts of Concarneau's Ville Close, comes alive with free open-air concerts blending Breton music, world music, variety, and contemporary music. Fest-noz evenings extend the celebration into the night. The Village de la Mer (Maritime Village) offers activities related to maritime heritage, workshops, demonstrations, and seafood tastings. Street performances, exhibitions, and children's activities complete the program.
The Grand Parade: The Beating Heart of the Festival
The highlight of the festival is the Sunday morning Grand Parade, where over 2,000 participants march through the streets of Concarneau dressed in traditional Breton costumes. Celtic circles, bagadoù, folk groups, and musicians create a striking spectacle of colors and sounds, showcasing the richness and diversity of Breton regions. This parade is one of the largest in Brittany.
A Festival Rooted in its Territory
The Festival des Filets Bleus is inseparable from Concarneau, a historic port city and a major fishing port in southern Finistère. The event contributes to the city's cultural and tourist influence, attracting tens of thousands of visitors each year. Managed under co-presidency since 2016, the festival is driven by a team of passionate volunteers who carry on the legacy of solidarity and popular celebration initiated over a century ago.
Filets Bleus — edition 2026
104th edition of the Festival des Filets Bleus in Concarneau, from August 12th to 16th, 2026, on Quai Carnot at the foot of the Ville Close. Five days of free open-air concerts, a grand parade in Breton costumes gathering over 2,000 participants, the Sea Village, and entertainment for the whole family.
Festival des Filets Bleus 2026
The 104th edition of the Festival des Filets Bleus takes place from August 12th to 16th, 2026, in Concarneau, on Quai Carnot, facing the ramparts of the Ville Close. Created in 1905 to help fishing families affected by the disappearance of sardines, the festival is today one of the major events of Breton and maritime culture.
On the program: five evenings of free open-air concerts on the Armor stage, the Sea Village dedicated to fishing trades and marine life, Celtic circles, bagadoù, and the traditional Sunday Grand Parade gathering over 2,000 participants in costumes.
Programme Filets Bleus 2026
Wednesday, August 12th, 2026
- 5:00 PM — Opening Parade (Queen of the Filets Bleus, Celtic circles, bagadoù)
- 7:00 PM — Les Types à Pied
- 8:45 PM — The Celtic Social Club
- 10:30 PM — Carré Manchot
Thursday, August 13th, 2026
- 7:00 PM — Bagad Bro Konk Kerne
- 8:45 PM — Collectif Métissé
- 10:30 PM — Eben
Friday, August 14th, 2026
- 7:00 PM — Banda Arume de Malvas
- 8:45 PM — The Silencers
- 10:30 PM — Jean-Charles Guichen
Saturday, August 15th, 2026
- 6:30 PM — Sol Y Sombra
- 8:15 PM — Balavoine, ma Bataille
- 10:30 PM — Titom
Sunday, August 16th, 2026
- 10:30 AM — Grand Parade (over 2,000 participants in Breton costumes)
- 8:30 PM — Celkilt
- 10:15 PM — Green Lads
Highlights Filets Bleus 2026
- Five evenings of free open-air concerts on the Armor stage (Quai Carnot)
- The Sunday Grand Parade: over 2,000 participants in Breton costumes
- The Sea Village dedicated to fishing trades and marine life
- 2026 Headliners: The Celtic Social Club, Collectif Métissé, The Silencers, Celkilt
Prices Filets Bleus 2026
Practical information — Filets Bleus
Practical Information
Location
Quai Carnot, facing the Ville Close, 29900 Concarneau.
Dates
Five days in August (Wednesday to Sunday).
Prices
Open-air concerts and activities: free. Sunday's Grand Parade: 10 euros (8 euros in advance, free for under 10s). Festival badge: 5 euros.
Access
Concarneau is 22 km from Quimper. Free parking on the outskirts and shuttle buses during the festival.
Contact
Festival des Filets Bleus - Bâtiment CPAM, Avenue du Saule, BP 518, 29185 Concarneau Cedex. Email: [email protected]
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Where does it take place — Filets Bleus
Quai Carnot - Face à la Ville Close
14 rue de Courcy, BP 518, 29185 Concarneau cedex, 29900 Concarneau