Contemporary music festival in Saint-Jacut-les-Pins
The Festival Mots-Zik Sous Les Pins is a contemporary music festival organized every year in November in Saint-Jacut-les-Pins, between Redon and Vannes, by the association Les Débrouill'arts. Since 2007, this festival has offered two evenings of concerts with a varied program of rock, metal, electro, and contemporary music, mixing renowned headliners and artists to discover. A must-see event of the autumn in Morbihan, Mots-Zik brings together a loyal and passionate audience in the multi-purpose hall of Saint-Jacut-les-Pins.
Since 2007, the Festival Mots-Zik Sous Les Pins has set Saint-Jacut-les-Pins vibrating every autumn with two evenings of intense and energetic concerts. Organized by the Les Débrouill'arts association, this contemporary music festival has established itself in nearly twenty years as a must-attend event for lovers of rock, metal, and alternative music in Morbihan.
The Mots-Zik lineup boldly mixes national headliners and emerging artists, offering a vibrant and contrasting panorama of current music. The 2025 edition (17th edition) notably featured Adé, Ultra Vomit, Tagada Jones, Moundrag, Hilight Tribe, and Les Gaillards d'en face, confirming the festival's ability to book top-tier artists in an intimate and warm setting.
The festival explores a wide musical spectrum: rock, metal, punk, electro, drum'n'bass, and hybrid music genres follow each other on stage, offering festival-goers a rich and varied sonic experience. This musical diversity, driven by a commitment to quality, has been the hallmark of Mots-Zik since its inception.
Located between Redon and Vannes, the town of Saint-Jacut-les-Pins is known for its Tropical Parc and its green setting. The festival takes over the town's multi-purpose hall for two evenings of concerts, transforming this everyday venue into a vibrant and electrifying performance space. The warm atmosphere and the proximity between artists and the audience are the strengths of this human-sized event.
Driven by the passionate volunteers of the Les Débrouill'arts association, the Festival Mots-Zik cultivates a spirit of conviviality and sharing. A bar with local beers, on-site catering, and attentive hospitality create a family-friendly and festive atmosphere. The festival is free for children under 12 and accessible to 15-18 year olds via the Pass Culture.
18th edition of the Festival Mots-Zik Sous Les Pins in Saint-Jacut-les-Pins. Two evenings of rock, metal, and contemporary music. Lineup to be announced.
By car: Saint-Jacut-les-Pins is located 30 km southeast of Vannes and 20 km north of Redon, accessible via the D775. From Vannes, follow signs for Questembert, then Rochefort-en-Terre and Saint-Jacut-les-Pins. Free parking near the multi-purpose hall.
By bus: BreizhGo lines from Vannes and Redon. Stop near the town center.
The festival takes place at the salle polyvalente (multi-purpose hall) in Saint-Jacut-les-Pins, 56220. The hall is specially set up for the occasion with a professional stage, a quality sound system, and stage lighting adapted for concerts.
Free for children under 12 years old. 15-18 year olds can book via the Pass Culture app. Tickets available in advance on the festival website: www.festival-mots-zik.com. It is recommended to book in advance, as the festival often sells out.
Friday: Doors open at 6:45 PM, first concerts from 7:00 PM, concerts end around 1:00 AM.
Saturday: Concerts in the afternoon and evening, detailed program on the festival website.
Bar and catering on-site with local products. Craft Breton beers and cold drinks available throughout the evening. Catering is provided by association volunteers and local partners.
Saint-Jacut-les-Pins is known for its Tropical Parc, a 6-hectare exotic garden featuring tropical plants and themed greenhouses. The village is also located near Rochefort-en-Terre, voted "France's Favorite Village," and offers a green setting ideal for walks.
Les Débrouill'arts Association
Website: www.festival-mots-zik.com
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Salle polyvalente de Saint-Jacut-les-Pins
Salle polyvalente, 56220 Saint-Jacut-les-Pins