Grand Fest-Noz de Kerjean
Fest-noz in the main courtyard of the Château de Kerjean in Saint-Vougay
About Fest-Noz de Kerjean
Grand Fest-Noz de Kerjean: Breton dance in an exceptional setting
Every summer, the Château de Kerjean, a jewel of the Breton Renaissance located in Saint-Vougay, opens the doors of its main courtyard to host the Grand Fest-Noz. Since 2012, this event has become a must-attend gathering for lovers of traditional Breton dances in northern Finistère.
A quality fest-noz in a historic location
The prestigious setting of the castle and the illumination of the inner courtyard give this fest-noz a unique character. The dance floor, set up especially for the occasion, welcomes hundreds of dancers from all over Finistère and beyond. The remarkable acoustics of the main courtyard enhance the sounds of the binioù, bombardes, accordions, and voices of the invited artists.
The best artists on the Breton scene
Each edition features a high-quality program, bringing together seven to eight groups or duos from the best of the Breton traditional scene. Pairs of musicians, vocal duos, accordionists, and saxophonists take turns on stage to offer a varied repertoire: gavottes, plinns, laridés, andro, and many other dances. The 2025 edition notably featured the duos Ebrel/Le Buhé, Vassallo/Guéblez, Le Mapihan mother and daughter, as well as Le Bour/Bodros and Yann Le Corre.
A family-friendly and convivial event
The Grand Fest-Noz de Kerjean is an event open to all: experienced and beginner dancers, families, and curious visitors are welcome. Catering and a bar on site allow for a complete evening in a warm atmosphere. The site opens at 7:30 PM, allowing visitors to enjoy the castle and its gardens before the dancing begins at 8:30 PM.
A partnership serving heritage
The event is organized by Chemins du patrimoine en Finistère (EPCC), in partnership with the association Amis du Château de Kerjean and the Saint-Vougay festival committee. This fest-noz illustrates the commitment to keeping Breton historical heritage alive by associating it with the intangible heritage represented by traditional dances and music.
Fest-Noz de Kerjean — edition 2026
The Grand Fest-Noz de Kerjean 2026 takes place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 8:30 PM to 1 AM, in the illuminated main courtyard of the Château de Kerjean in Saint-Vougay. Seven of the best groups from the current Breton scene take turns making the audience dance: kan ha diskan, bombarde-biniou, chant-violon, accordion. Site opens at 7:30 PM, food and refreshments available on site.
Grand Fest-Noz de Kerjean — 2026 Edition
For its 2026 edition, the Grand Fest-Noz returns on Saturday, June 13 to the main courtyard of the Château de Kerjean, true to its appointment on the second Saturday of June. As every year, the event brings together the best pipers, singers, and musicians of the moment in the exceptional setting of this jewel of the Breton Renaissance in Saint-Vougay, centered around traditional dances from Lower and Upper Brittany.
A program representative of all Bretagnes
Seven groups perform successively on stage to offer a repertoire covering the main Breton regions: Gavotte country, Plinn, South Cornouaille, Vannes region, Kreiz Breizh, Redon region, and Upper Brittany. On the program: gavottes, plinns, ronds, laridés, and call-and-response songs.
A unique heritage setting
The illumination of the main courtyard and the remarkable acoustics of the castle give this fest-noz a unique character. The dance floor, set up for the occasion, welcomes hundreds of dancers from all over Finistère and beyond. The castle rooms are not accessible during the fest-noz, but the castle is open free of charge during the day on Saturday, June 13, as part of the European Archaeology Days.
A faithful partnership
The event is organized by Chemins du patrimoine en Finistère (EPCC), in partnership with the association Amis du Château de Kerjean and the Comité local des fêtes of Saint-Vougay.
Programme Fest-Noz de Kerjean 2026
Saturday, June 13, 2026 — Main courtyard of Château de Kerjean
Site opening: 7:30 PM · Fest-noz start: 8:30 PM · End: 1:00 AM
The seven scheduled groups
- Talec / Noguet — Singing and accordion (Kreiz Breizh and Redon region repertoires)
- Quéré / Le Menn — Kan ha diskan (Gavotte country)
- Brou / Quimbert — Call-and-response singing (Upper Brittany)
- Berardy / Suignard-Bouliou — Kan ha diskan (Gavotte and Plinn country)
- Tymen / Kerveillant — Bombarde and biniou (South Cornouaille)
- Hervé / Morice — Bombarde and bagpipes (Vannes region)
- Emmanuelle Bouthillier — Singing and violin (Upper Brittany)
Food and refreshments available on site from 7:30 PM.
Highlights Fest-Noz de Kerjean 2026
- Seven of the best groups from the traditional Breton scene
- Main courtyard of Château de Kerjean illuminated for the occasion
- Repertoires from all Bretagnes: Gavotte country, Plinn, South Cornouaille, Vannes region, Upper Brittany
- Castle open free of charge during the day as part of the European Archaeology Days
- Food and refreshments available on site from 7:30 PM
Prices Fest-Noz de Kerjean 2026
Practical information — Fest-Noz de Kerjean
Practical Information
Location
Main courtyard of the Château de Kerjean, 29440 Saint-Vougay.
Date
Second Saturday in June, from 8:30 PM to 1:00 AM. Site opens at 7:30 PM.
Prices
From €3 to €10. Free for children under 7 and subscribers. Combined ticket for fest-noz + castle available.
Booking
Online booking recommended at cdp29.fr.
Tips
Flashlight recommended for the walk back to the parking lot. Catering and bar on site.
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Château de Kerjean
Domaine départemental du Château de Kerjean, 29440 Saint-Vougay, 29440 Saint-Vougay