Gouel Broadel ar Brezhoneg
National Festival of the Breton Language
About GBB
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
The Gouel Broadel ar Brezhoneg 2026 at Manoir de Kernault
The 2026 edition of the Gouel Broadel ar Brezhoneg (GBB), the national festival of the Breton language, will be held from Friday, June 26 to Sunday, June 28, 2026 at the Manoir de Kernault in Mellac, in the Quimperlé region (Finistère). For the second consecutive year, the festival is setting up shop at this heritage site, having now adopted an annual rhythm.
For three days, Breton will be experienced on stage, in stands, and on screens. The program blends theatre in Breton, contemporary music concerts in Breton and other minority languages, fest-noz, fest-deiz, cinema, storytelling, round tables, and a large associative village bringing together the Breton-speaking world.
The edition gives pride of place to families: children's choir Bugale GBB (bringing together several schools and a college from the Quimperlé region), introductions to gouren (Breton wrestling), circus, childcare, and numerous activities for the youngest. Introductions to the Breton language are offered throughout the weekend, for non-Breton speakers as well as the curious. Refreshments and catering on site; the site is accessible to people with disabilities.
Programme GBB 2026
Friday, June 26, 2026 (6:00 PM – 2:00 AM)
- Opening of the associative village and stands
- Musical springboard dedicated to artists who create in the Breton language
- Contemporary music concerts in Breton and other minority languages
Saturday, June 27, 2026 (2:00 PM – 3:00 AM)
- Associative village, stands, and daytime activities
- Fest-deiz, theatre in Breton, storytelling, cinema
- Introductions to gouren (Breton wrestling), circus, children's activities, and childcare
- Round tables on the future of the Breton language
- Grand fest-noz in the evening to close the day
Sunday, June 28, 2026 (12:00 PM – 8:30 PM)
- Concert by the children's choir Bugale GBB (schools and college from the Quimperlé region) on the main stage
- Shows, concerts, and family activities
- Festival closing
The detailed program (artists, precise times, and concert names) is published and updated on the official website gbb.bzh.
Highlights GBB 2026
- National Breton language festival, 3 days from June 26 to 28, 2026
- At Manoir de Kernault in Mellac, in the Quimperlé region
- Musical springboard for creation in Breton, concerts, theatre, and fest-noz
- Bugale GBB children's choir on the main stage on Sunday
- Associative village, round tables, cinema, gouren, and numerous family activities
- Breton language introductions open to all throughout the weekend
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, crĂŞpes, 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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Where does it take place — GBB
Manoir de Kernault
Langonnet (lieu historique), 56630 Langonnet