Festival des Garennes

A quarter of a century of free music on the banks of the Vilaine

For over 25 years, the Festival des Garennes has enlivened the first weekend of August in La Roche-Bernard, a small town of character perched above the Vilaine river in southern Morbihan. This entirely free festival has become a must-attend summer event for locals and holidaymakers, attracting several thousand spectators each year to the Jardin des Garennes, a green space located just a stone's throw from the port.

An eclectic and open-to-all festival

The programming of the Festival des Garennes is intended to be eclectic and intergenerational, mixing rock, French chanson, world music, folk, and pop in a relaxed and festive atmosphere. The festival showcases musical discoveries while also welcoming established artists, offering all audiences—from children to grandparents—an evening of shared music in the open air.

The Jardin des Garennes: a unique place

The Jardin des Garennes, which gives the festival its name, is a green space located near the port of La Roche-Bernard, offering an ideal natural and landscaped setting for an open-air festival. Overlooking the Vilaine, this site offers a remarkable view and a bucolic atmosphere that contributes to the event's charm. Spectators settle on the lawn to enjoy the concerts in a friendly picnic atmosphere.

A pioneering eco-responsible commitment

The Festival des Garennes stands out for its environmental commitment. The organization deploys resources to avoid the production of unnecessary waste and to ensure the collection, sorting, and recycling of unavoidable waste. This eco-responsible approach, embedded in the festival's DNA since its inception, makes it an example for open-air music events in Brittany.

A unifying event for the territory

Driven by a team of committed volunteers, the Festival des Garennes plays an important role in the cultural and social life of La Roche-Bernard and its region. It contributes to the summer entertainment of this small town of character, already renowned for its heritage, art galleries, and marina, and participates in local economic dynamism by attracting visitors from all over southern Brittany.