Les Bordées de Cancale
Festival in Ille-et-Vilaine
About Les Bordées de Cancale
Les Bordées de Cancale
Les Bordées de Cancale is a cultural event held in Cancale, Ille-et-Vilaine (Brittany). Les Bordées de Cancale are a festival of sea shanties and maritime traditions held in this oyster-farming port in Ille-et-Vilaine. The event celebrates Breton maritime culture through sea shanties, concerts, vigils, and port animations facing the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel.
A meeting to discover
Each edition offers a rich and varied program, inviting the public to share moments of discovery. The event contributes to the cultural dynamism and attractiveness of the Ille-et-Vilaine region.
Information and program
For the detailed program and participation details, consult the official event channels or local tourist offices.
Les Bordées de Cancale — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Les Bordées de Cancale will be held on September 25, 26, and 27, 2026 in Cancale, Ille-et-Vilaine. Three days of traditional maritime songs, entirely acoustic, in the cafés and on the quays of the port of La Houle.
Les Bordées de Cancale 2026
From September 25 to 27, 2026, Les Bordées de Cancale offers three days of celebration centered around traditional songs and sea shanties. True to its spirit, the festival rejects large stages and amplification, favoring direct sharing between artists and the public, in cafés, under a big top, and on the quays of La Houle.
Following on from the 2025 edition (25th edition), the event continues its exploration of minority languages, with songs performed in Gallo, Breton, Gaelic, Welsh, Basque, Occitan, and many other languages. The usual program includes: intimate concerts, sung vigils, sung navigations, workshops, and conferences on maritime heritage.
The detailed program and the list of 2026 artists will be published by the organizer (Association Phare Ouest) on the official website lesbordees.bzh closer to the event.
Highlights Les Bordées de Cancale 2026
- Traditional maritime song festival, 100% acoustic (without amplification)
- Concerts in cafés, under a big top, and on the quays of the port of La Houle
- Sung navigations, vigils, and workshops
- Theme of minority languages (Gallo, Breton, Basque, Occitan, etc.)
Prices Les Bordées de Cancale 2026
Practical information — Les Bordées de Cancale
Practical Information
Location
Cancale (35260), Ille-et-Vilaine.
Access
Consult official information for access details.
Prices
Prices to be consulted on the official website.
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