Lorient Océans

Lorient Océans 2026 — 5th Edition

The Lorient Océans festival returns from June 25 to 28, 2026 for its 5th edition between La Base and the Keroman fishing port. This edition celebrates the 400 years of the French Navy and welcomes the three-masted ship Le Belem on June 27 and 28 for public visits.

The Major Concerts

Two evenings of paid concerts at Terre-plein Papin, Pointe de La Base, from 6:30 PM to approximately 11:30 PM:

• Friday, June 26 — Bénabar: the singer-songwriter, an essential figure in French chanson for 25 years, will perform tracks from his latest album as well as his classics.
• Saturday, June 27 — Yuri Buenaventura: the Colombian musician, famous for his salsa and Latin repertoire, will notably present his album « Amame » (2024), a tribute to the great Latin musicians of New York, blending brass and jazz poetry.

Free Village Stage

Every day on the village stage, groups perform throughout the day: midday, aperitif, dinner, and evening concerts, in an eclectic program mixing sea shanties, world music, folk, pop, and rock.

Sunday, June 28: the weekend concludes with a fest-noz with the group Sonerien Du.

The Festive Roadstead

The festival extends to the riverside communes of the roadstead:

• Hennebont (June 25-26): ascent of the Blavet by sailboats on the morning of the 25th, sailor's meal and festive barbecue, free mooring upon registration.
• Locmiquélic (June 26-27): screening of the film « En solitaire » on the 26th at 7 PM (4 €), port festival with maritime swap meet, knot-tying workshops, visit to the rescue center, fishing competition and festive evening with concert.
• Port-Louis (June 28): spice and oyster tastings, initiation to sculling, musical entertainment by local choirs, Breton crepes and pastries.

The Izilo boat-bus connects all festival sites.

Maritime Parade and Boats

The grand maritime parade on Sunday, June 28 brings together several generations of boats: the three-masted ship Belem, the historic sailboats Pen Duick, offshore racing sailboats (Ultime, IMOCA), the tuna boat Le Biche and French Navy vessels.

Thematic Villages and Activities

Thematic villages present the history of the Lorient roadstead, new technologies in the maritime industry, innovations, and maritime ecology. Educational workshops, sailing initiations, children's activities, gastronomic areas, and professional events (conferences, job dating) complete the program.

Thursday, June 25, 2026

• Opening of the Lorient Océans Village at Terre-plein Papin, Pointe de La Base
• Free concerts on the village stage (midday, aperitif, dinner, evening)
• Boat visits and sea excursions
• Thematic villages, educational workshops, children's activities
• Festive Roadstead — Hennebont: ascent of the Blavet by sailboats in the morning, sailor's meal and festive barbecue

Friday, June 26, 2026

• Free concerts on the village stage (midday, aperitif, dinner, evening)
• Boat visits and sea excursions
• Thematic villages, workshops, activities
• 6:30 PM — Major Concert: Bénabar · Terre-plein Papin, Pointe de La Base (paid, until ~11:30 PM)
• Festive Roadstead — Hennebont: port activities
• Festive Roadstead — Locmiquélic: screening of the film « En solitaire » at 7 PM (4 €)

Saturday, June 27, 2026

• Free concerts on the village stage (midday, aperitif, dinner, evening)
• Boat visits and sea excursions
• Arrival of the Belem — public visits of the three-masted ship
• 6:30 PM — Major Concert: Yuri Buenaventura · Terre-plein Papin, Pointe de La Base (paid, until ~11:30 PM)
• Festive Roadstead — Locmiquélic: port festival, maritime swap meet, knot-tying workshops, visit to the rescue center, fishing competition, festive evening with concert

Sunday, June 28, 2026

• Free concerts on the village stage
• Visits of the Belem
• Grand Maritime Parade: boat procession in the roadstead (Belem, Pen Duick, Ultime and IMOCA sailboats, tuna boat Le Biche, French Navy vessels)
• Fest-noz with Sonerien Du — musical closing of the festival
• Festive Roadstead — Port-Louis: spice and oyster tastings, initiation to sculling, musical entertainment by local choirs, Breton crepes and pastries

• 5th edition of the Lorient maritime festival, labeled 400 years of the French Navy
• Major concerts: Bénabar (Friday 26) and Yuri Buenaventura (Saturday 27) at Terre-plein Papin
• Closing fest-noz with Sonerien Du on Sunday 28
• The three-masted ship Belem stopping over on June 27 and 28, open for visits
• Grand Maritime Parade on Sunday with Belem, Pen Duick, offshore racing sailboats and French Navy vessels
• Festive Roadstead: activities in Hennebont, Locmiquélic and Port-Louis accessible by Izilo boat-bus
• Free village stage with daily concerts: sea shanties, world music, folk, pop, rock
• Thematic villages: maritime heritage, innovations, ecology

Practical Information

Access and transport

By car: Lorient is accessible via the RN24 expressway from Rennes (2h) and the RN165 from Nantes (2h) or Brest (1h30). Parking is available at La Base and near the fishing port.

By train: Lorient station is served by the TGV from Paris-Montparnasse (3h30) and by TER Bretagne (SNCF partnership). The station is located near the city center.

Sea shuttles: The Izilo boat-bus connects the various festival sites and the communes of Rade en Fête (Hennebont, Locmiquélic, Port-Louis).

Festival locations

The Lorient Océans Village is located at Terre-plein Papin, Pointe de La Base. The festival unfolds between La Base (offshore racing hub) and the Keroman fishing port.

Ticketing

Access to the festival village, the free music stage, and many activities is free. The major concerts on Friday and Saturday evenings are paid (online ticketing via Billetweb). The Sloop wristband provides access to boat visits and embarkations.

Accommodation

Lorient and its surroundings offer a wide choice of accommodation. Reservation is recommended during the festival period.

Contact

Lorient Océans – BVC Organisation
Official website: lorientoceans.fr