Festival Itinéraires en Morbihan
Music and heritage festival across the Morbihan
About Itinéraires en Morbihan
Music in the service of heritage
The Festival Itinéraires en Morbihan is an original musical event that offers to rediscover the heritage of Morbihan through music. Organized by the Academy of Music and Sacred Arts of Sainte-Anne-d'Auray, this spring festival takes over the most beautiful heritage sites in the department for concerts that combine musical excellence and architectural discovery.
A musical journey through the department
The festival spans three to four weeks, from mid-May to early June, with about a dozen concerts scheduled in remarkable heritage locations:
- Basilica of Sainte-Anne-d'Auray, a major Breton pilgrimage site
- Vannes Cathedral and other churches in Vannes
- Chapels and churches in Lorient, Pontivy, Baden, Josselin, Plougoumelen
- Historical sites and heritage locations throughout the department
An eclectic musical program
The festival's program blends different musical genres:
- Sacred and liturgical music
- Classical instrumental and vocal music
- Choral music with the Maîtrise de Sainte-Anne-d'Auray
- World music and contemporary creations
The Academy of Music and Sacred Arts
The Academy of Music and Sacred Arts, based in Sainte-Anne-d'Auray, is a cultural institution that trains musicians and singers in the field of sacred music. It manages the Maîtrise de Sainte-Anne-d'Auray, a choir of children and young people recognized for the quality of its performances. The Festival Itinéraires en Morbihan is the highlight of its public outreach activities.
Collaborations and partnerships
The festival develops multiple collaborations with local cultural players: parishes, tourist offices, municipalities, and heritage associations. These partnerships help to open up venues usually closed to the public and offer concerts in exceptional settings.
Heritage as a backdrop for music
The natural acoustics of the basilicas, chapels, and churches of Morbihan offer an exceptional soundscape for music. The festival takes advantage of this unique acoustic quality to offer concerts where architecture and music resonate, providing the public with a complete sensory experience.
Itinéraires en Morbihan — edition 2026
10th edition of the Itinéraires en Morbihan Festival, from May 10 to June 13, 2026. Six musical events in the department's remarkable heritage sites (basilicas, churches, abbey, cloister) under the theme « Musiques et patrimoines en Morbihan » (Music and Heritage in Morbihan). Organized by the Académie de Musique et d'Arts Sacrés de Sainte-Anne-d'Auray, the festival offers a musical journey alternating sacred jazz, German baroque and romantic music, French baroque motets, 20th-century sacred music, and a sound and light show in Breton.
2026 Edition — 10th edition
The Itinéraires en Morbihan Festival celebrates its 10th edition in 2026, from May 10 to June 13. For over a month, the Académie de Musique et d'Arts Sacrés invites you to discover the Morbihan heritage through six musical events in remarkable locations: basilicas, churches, abbey, and cloister.
The common thread: « Musiques et patrimoines en Morbihan »
The 2026 edition develops its theme through five concerts and a sound and light show. Each event resonates a musical work with the architectural setting that hosts it — Gregorian chant, sacred jazz, German and French baroque music, 20th-century sacred music, contemporary creation in the Breton language.
Six events, six locations
The 2026 itinerary crosses the department from east (Malestroit) to west (Pays du Roi Morvan: Gourin, Trinité-Langonnet, Ploërdut), passing through central Morbihan (Sainte-Anne-d'Auray, Plouharnel) and Lorient. The festival concludes with a sound and light show in Breton in the cloister of Sainte-Anne-d'Auray.
Accessibility through free participation
The festival concerts are held with free admission and free participation in costs, in the tradition of concerts in heritage sites supported by the Academy. Each spectator is invited to contribute according to their means at the end of the concert.
Programme Itinéraires en Morbihan 2026
Sunday, May 10, 2026 — 5:00 PM
Let's Swing! — Saint-Gilles Church, Malestroit
- « A little jazz mass » by Bob Chilcott
- La Psallette de Malestroit, female vocal ensemble Vo(x)yelles, Maîtrise de Sainte-Anne-d'Auray, jazz trio
Saturday, May 16, 2026 — German Music Day in Pays du Roi Morvan
- 11:00 AM — Organ presentation, Gourin church
- 3:00 PM — Baroque concert with the Amaranthe ensemble, Trinité-Langonnet church
- 8:30 PM — Evening concerts with works by Rheinberger, Schubert, and Druschetzky, Ploërdut church
Sunday, May 17, 2026 — 5:30 PM
Souffles Sacrés — Basilica of Sainte-Anne-d'Auray
- Works by Franz Schubert and Georg Druschetzky
- Vocal ensemble of Sainte-Anne-d'Auray, Stradivaria wind octet
Sunday, May 24, 2026 — 4:00 PM
Modalités — Notre-Dame-de-Victoire Church, Lorient
- « Messe modale » by Jehan Alain, works by Maurice Duruflé and Gustav Holst
- Camerata Sainte-Anne (women's choir), string quartet, flute, organ
Saturday, May 30, 2026 — 4:00 PM
French Baroque Motets — Kergonan Abbey, Plouharnel
- Works by Nicolas Bernier and French baroque music
- Pages du Centre de musique baroque de Versailles, Maîtrise de Sainte-Anne-d'Auray
Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13, 2026 — 9:30 PM
Seiz Breur (sound and light in Breton) — Cloister of Sainte-Anne-d'Auray
- Closing show in Breton language around the artistic movement Seiz Breur
- Students from Breton language and culture classes, traditional instruments
Highlights Itinéraires en Morbihan 2026
- 10th edition of the festival, from May 10 to June 13, 2026
- Six events in exceptional heritage sites: basilicas, churches, abbey, cloister
- Programming spanning eras: German and French baroque, romantic, 20th-century sacred music, sacred jazz
- Thematic day « German music » in Pays du Roi Morvan (May 16)
- Sound and light show in Breton « Seiz Breur » as a closing event, in the cloister of Sainte-Anne-d'Auray (June 12-13)
- Free admission with free participation in costs
Prices Itinéraires en Morbihan 2026
Practical information — Itinéraires en Morbihan
Access
Concerts take place in various towns in Morbihan: Vannes, Lorient, Pontivy, Sainte-Anne-d'Auray, Baden, Josselin, and others.
- By car: Each concert venue is accessible by car. Parking is available near the performance venues.
- By train: Stations in Vannes, Lorient, or Auray depending on the concerts.
Ticketing
Tickets on sale on Billetweb and on the website of the Academy of Music and Sacred Arts.
Period
The festival is held annually from mid-May to early June.
Contact
Académie de Musique et d'Arts Sacrés
Sainte-Anne-d'Auray
Tel: 02 97 57 55 23
Email: [email protected]
Website: academie-musique-arts-sacres.fr
Accommodation
Vannes and its surroundings offer a wide choice of accommodation: hotels, B&Bs, gîtes, campsites, and seasonal rentals. It is recommended to book in advance, especially during the summer season. The local tourist office can help you with your accommodation search.
Accessibility
Inquire with the organizers about access conditions for people with reduced mobility. The main festival venues are generally accessible.
Practical advice
Remember to consult the detailed program before your visit to plan your shows and activities. For outdoor performances, bring clothing suitable for Breton weather (windbreakers and rain gear recommended). Carpooling is encouraged to limit environmental impact. Follow the festival's social media for the latest news and possible program changes.
Nearby
Take advantage of your visit to the Festival Itinéraires en Morbihan to discover the tourist attractions of Morbihan: the Gulf of Morbihan, the megaliths of Carnac, the islands of the Ponant, the wild coast of Quiberon, and the character towns of the department. The local tourist office will provide information on nearby visits and activities.
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Where does it take place — Itinéraires en Morbihan
Lieux patrimoniaux du Morbihan
11 rue de Vannes, 56400 Sainte-Anne-d'Auray (siège de l'Académie) — concerts répartis dans tout le département : Sainte-Anne-d'Auray, Lorient, Malestroit, Gourin, Trinité-Langonnet, Ploërdut, Plouharnel, 56000 Vannes