Gouel Broadel ar Brezhoneg
National Festival of the Breton Language
About GBB
The Gouel Broadel ar Brezhoneg (GBB), or National Festival of the Breton Language, is a unique cultural event organized annually by the association Mignoned ar Brezhoneg. For three days, this festival celebrates the Breton language through shows, concerts, fest-noz, film screenings, round tables, and an associative village. The GBB brings together the entire Breton language community: artists, activists, teachers, associations, and enthusiasts, in a spirit of promotion and defense of Breton as a living and official language.
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Gouel Broadel ar Brezhoneg: The Celebration of the Breton Language
The Gouel Broadel ar Brezhoneg (GBB), meaning "National Festival of the Breton Language," is a major cultural event dedicated to the promotion and defense of the Breton language. Organized by the association Mignoned ar Brezhoneg (Friends of the Breton Language), this festival brings together the entire Breton-speaking community for three days in a spirit of celebration, sharing, and linguistic activism.
Three Days of Celebration Around Breton
The festival unfolds over three days with a rich and varied program. The free part includes an associative village bringing together organizations working for the Breton language, conferences and round tables on the future of Breton, film screenings in the Breton language, and activities for children. The paid part offers theater performances in Breton, concerts by Breton-speaking artists, and a grand fest-noz that concludes the festivities.
An Official Album: An Taol-Lañs
Each edition of the GBB is accompanied by the release of the official album "An Taol-Lañs", a compilation of songs in the Breton language that highlights the vitality of Breton musical creation. This album contributes to the dissemination of music in Breton beyond the festival.
A Traveling Festival in Brittany
The Gouel Broadel ar Brezhoneg is a traveling festival that changes location every year or every two years. After editions in Guingamp, Spézet, and Langonnet (in Morbihan), the festival will be held in 2025 and 2026 at the Manoir de Kernault in Mellac, in Finistère. This itinerant nature allows it to reach different Breton territories and renew its audience.
Mignoned ar Brezhoneg: Defending and Promoting Breton
The association Mignoned ar Brezhoneg, founded to defend and promote the Breton language, advocates for the recognition of Breton as an official language. The GBB is its flagship event, bringing together thousands of Breton speakers and sympathizers each year. The association is also present on social media and develops digital tools for the promotion of Breton, notably the YouTube channel Ma Brezhoneg.
GBB — edition 2026
Gouel Broadel ar Brezhoneg 2026 at the Manoir de Kernault in Mellac, from June 26th to 28th. Three days of celebration of the Breton language with shows, concerts, fest-noz, associative village, and activities.
Prices GBB 2026
Practical information — GBB
Access
Recent editions: The festival is held at the Manoir de Kernault in Mellac (Finistère) for the 2025 and 2026 editions. Historically, the festival has taken place in several Breton towns, including Langonnet in Morbihan, Spézet, and Guingamp.
By car: The Manoir de Kernault is located in Mellac, 5 km from Quimperlé, accessible via the RN165 (Quimperlé exit). Free parking on site. From Lorient, count about 30 minutes.
By train: Quimperlé station served by TGV from Paris and TER from Lorient, Vannes, and Quimper. The Manoir de Kernault is accessible by taxi from the station (5 minutes).
Prices
The festival is organized in two parts:
Free: associative village, stands of Breton organizations, conferences, round tables, film screenings in Breton, and activities for children.
Paid: theater performances in Breton, concerts by Breton-speaking artists, and closing fest-noz. Tickets available on the festival website gbb.bzh.
Schedule
The festival runs from Friday to Sunday. The associative village opens in the morning, shows and concerts are held in the afternoon and evening, and the fest-noz concludes the festivities on Saturday evening. Detailed schedules for each edition are published on the official website.
Language
The festival takes place mainly in the Breton language, with bilingual Breton-French signs. It is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the Breton language and discover its vitality. Non-Breton speakers are welcome and will find activities accessible to all, especially the concerts and the fest-noz.
Food and Drink
On-site catering with stands offering Breton specialties: galettes, crêpes, cider, and local products. Bar with local drinks.
Contact
Mignoned ar Brezhoneg
Website: gbb.bzh
Facebook: @gbbfest
Instagram: @gbb.bzh
TikTok: @gbbfestival
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