Festival Plages de Danse

An 8th edition along the Rhuys coastlines

The 8^th edition of the Plages de Danse Festival takes place from Wednesday, May 13 to Sunday, May 17, 2026, on the Rhuys peninsula, between the Gulf of Morbihan and the Atlantic Ocean. For five days, contemporary dance will take over the public spaces of five communes: Sarzeau, Arzon, Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys, Saint-Armel, and Le Tour-du-Parc. Co-organized by Espace Culturel l'Hermine and the commune of Sarzeau, with the support of Golfe du Morbihan Vannes Agglomération, the Morbihan Department, the Brittany Region, and DRAC Bretagne.

A rich program

16 shows for 21 performances, by established and emerging companies: C'hoari, Compagnie des Corps jetés, Libertivore, Pied en Sol, Storyteller, Accrorap (Kader Attou), David Rolland Chorégraphies, Oups Dance Company, as well as solos by Claire Ducreux, Olga Dukhovna, Joachim Maudet, Joanne Jacob. In addition, there are six workshops open to all (skate, voice, acrobatics, Roaring Twenties, urban dance, Cyr wheel), two exhibitions, four cinema screenings at l'Hermine (Resilient Man, En nous, Germaine Acogny l'essence de la danse, Cunningham) and a participatory project bringing together 40 performers.

Dance outside the walls

The festival fosters dialogue between choreographies and landscapes. The shows take over beaches (Penvins, Baie du Lindin), gardens (Jardin Lesage, Jardin de Léontine), woods (Bois du Pâtis, Bois de la Grée), ports (Port aux Moines, Port du Crouesty), parks, and streets of the five communes. Almost all of the program is free; some emblematic events (Fiskal by Compagnie C'hoari, Assirem by Blaise Merlin) require paid registration.

A grand Roaring Twenties ball

A highlight of the 2026 edition: the Bal fou des années folles (Crazy Roaring Twenties Ball) by David Rolland Chorégraphies, Saturday, May 16 at 9 PM in Arzon, with the Sassy Swingers live (Charleston, Foxtrot, Pasodoble, One Step). The public is invited to come in costume, in the spirit of early 20^th century dance halls. The closing event is entrusted to Compagnie Accrorap by Kader Attou, Sunday, May 17 at 5 PM, Baie du Lindin, with the piece Prélude Out for 9 hip-hop performers to original music by Romain Dubois.

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 — Inauguration

• 6:00 PM — Dance Impromptu · Students from Rhuys and Jules Simon colleges · Hall and forecourt of l'Hermine (Sarzeau)
• 8:00 PM — Fiskal · Compagnie C'hoari (Pauline Sonnic, Nolwenn Ferry) · L'Hermine — Sarzeau · paid, by registration

Thursday, May 14, 2026

• Un spectacle que la loi considérera comme mien · Olga Dukhovna · Jardin Lesage, Sarzeau
• Fleurir les abîmes · Claire Ducreux (female and tree solo) · Saint-Armel
• L'Assemblée des Bourdons · Compagnie Pied en Sol (traditional dances, viola da gamba, songs) · Port aux Moines, Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys
• Viscum · Compagnie des Corps jetés (breakdance, jazz, contemporary dance) · Jardin Lesage, Sarzeau (evening)

Friday, May 15, 2026

• 3:00 PM — Bike ride to Baie du Lindin (Bicyrhuys)
• 5:30 PM — Phasmes · Compagnie Libertivore (dance and circus) · Baie du Lindin
• GIGI · Joachim Maudet (tragicomic solo) · Bois du Pâtis
• Archipel · Students from Sarzeau Conservatory and Compagnie Storyteller (choreographic walk) · Bois de la Grée
• L'Abri · Katell Hartereau and Léonard Rainis (confidential experience under a tent, ≈ 10 min) · Parc MAS de Kerblay

Saturday, May 16, 2026

• 12:00 PM — Participatory Dance · Compagnie Storyteller (Amélie Jousseaume) · Penvins Beach
• 5:30 PM — Faune · Compagnie Libertivore (three women, metamorphoses) · Saint-Armel
• 9:00 PM — Le Bal fou des années folles · David Rolland Chorégraphies, live Sassy Swingers (Charleston, Foxtrot, Pasodoble, One Step, ≈ 2h) · Arzon · Roaring Twenties costumes encouraged
• Sur le fil des SaiSoN(s) · Serge Ambert and students from Brittany Conservatories (40 performers, living and climate) · Domaine des Grèves de Beg-Lann
• Assirem (Hope) · Blaise Merlin (Kabyle songs, dance, cello, qanun, equestrian theater) with Kahina Afzim, Lina Belaïd, Saïef Remmide, Solenn Heinrich · Jardin de Léontine, Saint-Armel · paid, by registration

Sunday, May 17, 2026 — Closing

• 3:00 PM — Au-delà du fond des yeux · Joanne Jacob (La Pépinière meeting, former students) · Rue Odientz, Saint-Colombier
• 5:00 PM — Prélude Out · Compagnie Accrorap, choreography Kader Attou (9 hip-hop performers, music Romain Dubois) · Baie du Lindin · closing show
• Urban dance workshop (around Prélude Out) · L'Hermine, Sarzeau
• Vertige · Oups Dance Company (contemporary dance, Cyr wheel, electro dance) · Port du Crouesty, Arzon

Throughout the festival

• Just Dance Challenge at Sarzeau media library
• Dance impromptu performances on May 14, 15, and 17 in various communes
• 4 cinema screenings at l'Hermine: Resilient Man, En nous, Germaine Acogny, l'essence de la danse, Cunningham
• 2 exhibitions related to the festival

• 8^th edition of a biennial festival created in 2012
• 16 shows, 21 performances, 5 communes
• Almost the entire program is free, outdoors
• Crazy Roaring Twenties Ball in Arzon with live orchestra (Sassy Swingers)
• Closing by Kader Attou and Compagnie Accrorap at Baie du Lindin
• Participatory project bringing together 40 performers (Serge Ambert)
• 6 workshops open to all: skate, voice, acrobatics, Roaring Twenties, urban dance, Cyr wheel

Access

The Rhuys peninsula is located south of Vannes, between the Gulf of Morbihan and the Atlantic Ocean.

• By car: From Vannes, take the D780 towards Sarzeau (25 minutes). Parking available in the various towns of the peninsula.
• By bus: Kicéo network, lines serving the Rhuys peninsula from Vannes.
• By train: Vannes station (TGV from Paris in 2h30), then bus to Sarzeau.

Venues

Performances take place in the public spaces of Sarzeau, Arzon, Le Tour du Parc, Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys, and Saint-Armel. Specific locations will be announced in the program for each edition.

Prices

Many performances are free in public spaces. Some events are ticketed.

Frequency

The festival is biennial (every two years).

Contact

Espace Culturel l'Hermine – Sarzeau
Website: festivalplagesdedanse.bzh

Accommodation

Sarzeau 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 assist you with your accommodation search.

Accessibility

Please contact the organizers for information on access for people with reduced mobility. The main festival venues are generally accessible.

Practical tips

Remember to consult the detailed program before your visit to plan your performances and activities. For outdoor performances, bring clothing suitable for Breton weather (windbreaker and rain gear recommended). Carpooling is encouraged to limit the environmental impact. Follow the festival's social media for the latest news and any program changes.

Nearby

Take advantage of your visit to the Festival Plages de Danse to discover the tourist attractions of Morbihan: the Gulf of Morbihan, the Carnac megaliths, the islands of the Ponant, the wild coast of Quiberon, and the charming towns of the department. The local tourist office can provide information on nearby visits and activities.