God Save The Kouign
Rock and gastronomy festival in Penmarc'h
About GSTK
God Save The Kouign: Rock Roars in Pays Bigouden
God Save The Kouign was born on June 9, 2018, in Penmarc'h, Pays Bigouden, from the desire of a group of rock and Breton gastronomy enthusiasts. The festival's name pays homage to kouign-amann, the famous buttery pastry from Finistère, while proudly displaying its rock'n'roll identity. From its very first edition, the festival attracted 2,250 paying attendees and donated 3,000 euros to the association "Un Horizon d'Espoir" against pediatric cancer.
An Ambitious Rock Lineup
Since its creation, God Save The Kouign has continuously grown. The festival features international headliners alongside emerging bands, covering the entire spectrum of rock: from glam rock to post-punk, including indie rock, garage, blues rock, and electric folk. The 2025 edition (Volume 6) hosted artists such as Fun Lovin' Criminals, The Limiñanas, Royal Republic, D-A-D, and KO KO MO, while the 2026 edition (Volume 7) announces The Darkness, Frank Turner, and White Lies as headliners.
A Unique Seaside Setting
Located at the Stade Municipal de Penmarc'h, the festival benefits from an exceptional setting between land and sea, at the tip of Pays Bigouden. Two stages host about twenty bands over two to three days, in a human-scale atmosphere with a limited capacity of 4,000 people per day. Free camping allows festival-goers to extend the experience, while local food stands showcase products from the Finistère region.
Rock and Solidarity
Beyond the music, God Save The Kouign is committed to a solidary and responsible approach. Since its beginnings, the festival has donated a portion of its profits to charitable organizations. Driven by around 200 volunteers and supported by the municipality of Penmarc'h and the Cap Caval venue, the event embodies the festive and generous spirit of Brittany. Children under 16 have free entry, making the festival a family-friendly event as well as a rock one.
GSTK — edition 2026
Seventh edition of the God Save The Kouign festival, extended for the first time to three days, from Friday, June 12 to Sunday, June 14, 2026, at the Stade Municipal de Penmarc'h. The Darkness, Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls, and White Lies are announced as headliners, with 24 bands in total, including 17 international artists, some of whom have never performed in Brittany.
God Save The Kouign Vol. 7 — 2026 Edition
Volume 7 marks an important milestone for the Penmarc'h rock festival with an unprecedented extension to three full days, from Friday, June 12 to Sunday, June 14, 2026. The particularly ambitious lineup covers all facets of contemporary rock: from glam rock to post-punk, including electric folk, blues rock, alternative rock, and post-hardcore.
An International Lineup
Of the 24 bands programmed, 17 come from abroad (United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Ireland), and several had never played in Brittany before. Three iconic headliners punctuate each day:
- Friday, June 12: The Darkness, spearheads of British glam rock
- Saturday, June 13: Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls, an essential figure of English folk-punk
- Sunday, June 14: White Lies, London post-punk band
A Unique Seaside Setting
Located at the Stade Municipal de Penmarc'h, the festival benefits from an exceptional setting between land and sea, at the tip of Pays Bigouden. Two stages host artists in a human-scale atmosphere. Camping remains free to allow festival-goers to extend the experience, and local catering highlights Finistère's regional products.
Programme GSTK 2026
Friday, June 12, 2026
Doors open at 5:00 PM — First concerts at 5:30 PM — Closing at 2:00 AM
- Broken Wall
- The Tibbs
- Francis of Delirium
- The Temperance Movement
- The Damn Truth
- Maruja
- The Molotovs
- The Darkness (headliner)
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Doors open at 5:00 PM — First concerts at 5:30 PM — Closing at 2:00 AM
- Chalk
- Bâtarde
- The Meffs
- Treaks
- The Subways
- Storm Orchestra
- Bywater Call
- Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls (headliner)
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Doors open at 3:30 PM — First concerts at 4:00 PM — Closing at 0:45 AM
- Moundrag
- Cardinals
- Fragile
- Lowland Brothers
- TVOD
- The Last Internationale
- Triggerfinger
- White Lies (headliner)
Highlights GSTK 2026
- First edition extended to three days
- The Darkness, Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls, White Lies as headliners
- 24 bands programmed on two stages, including 17 international artists
- Free camping on site
- Free for accompanied under 16s
- Cashless site (dematerialized payment at bars, catering, merch)
- Pass Culture accepted
Prices GSTK 2026
Practical information — GSTK
Practical Information
Location
Stade Municipal de Penmarc'h, rue Laënnec, 29760 Penmarc'h (Finistère, Pays Bigouden).
Access
- By car: From Quimper, take the D785 towards Pont-l'Abbé then Penmarc'h (approx. 30 min). Free parking near the site.
- By bus: Penn-ar-Bed line from Quimper and Pont-l'Abbé.
Hours
- Friday and Saturday: doors 5:00 PM — first concerts 5:30 PM — closing 2:00 AM
- Sunday: doors 3:30 PM — first concerts 4:00 PM — closing 12:45 AM
Prices 2026
- 1-day Pass: 36 €
- 2-day Pass: 66 €
- 3-day Pass: 90 €
- Free for under 16s accompanied by an adult (daily ticket mandatory, ID required)
Ticketing
Online at godsavethekouign.bzh (Cap-Caval platform). Physical points of sale: Mairie de Penmarc'h, See Tickets, FNAC (fees apply). Partner bars in Pays Bigouden: Le Doris (Kérity Penmarc'h), Chez Bruno (Penmarc'h centre), La Mars (Pont-l'Abbé), Bana (Plobannalec), Yacka (Plonéour-Lanvern). No on-site ticketing on the day of the event.
Accommodation
Free camping on the festival site (tents only).
Catering
Local food stalls and refreshment stand on site, highlighting Breton local products. Cashless site: dematerialized payments at bars, catering, and merchandising. Pass Culture accepted.
Contact
Association God Save The Kouign — 96 rue de Kérontec, 29760 Penmarc'h — Phone: 02 98 58 60 19 — Contact form at godsavethekouign.bzh/contact/
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Where does it take place — GSTK
Stade Municipal de Penmarc'h
Stade Municipal, rue Laënnec, 29760 Penmarc'h