The maritime festival of the Lorient roadstead
Lorient Océans is a maritime festival created in 2022 that celebrates the cultural, heritage, and economic richness of the Lorient roadstead. For four days, the festival takes over the space between La Base and the fishing port to offer a program mixing maritime parades, boat tours, concerts, sea and shore activities, educational activities, and professional events. The festival highlights the deep link between Lorient and the ocean, offering the public the opportunity to discover Breton maritime heritage in all its facets.
Created in 2022, Lorient Océans has become in just a few editions the major maritime event of Lorient and its roadstead. The festival is positioned at the crossroads of maritime culture, live performance, and ocean awareness, offering a rich and varied program for all audiences.
The festival unfolds between La Base, the former submarine base site in Lorient converted into a cultural and offshore racing hub, and the fishing port, one of the most important in France. This location allows the public to navigate between two complementary maritime worlds: large pleasure boating and offshore racing on one side, and professional and artisanal fishing on the other.
Maritime parades are one of the festival's highlights, with processions of traditional boats, sailboats, and military vessels in the Lorient roadstead. The public can also board for sea trips, visit exceptional boats, and attend nautical demonstrations.
The festival offers a quality musical program with open-air concerts featuring nationally renowned artists. A free music stage complements the offering with local and regional bands. Film screenings, talks, and exhibitions enrich the cultural aspect of the event.
Lorient Océans places great importance on family and educational activities: discovery workshops on maritime professions, sailing initiations, activities for children, an exhibitors' village, and gastronomic areas showcasing seafood products. Professional events bring together players from the maritime world for conferences and industry meetings.
The 2026 edition of Lorient Océans will take place from June 25 to 28 in the Lorient roadstead. On the program: maritime parades, concerts including Bénabar and Yuri Buenaventura, boat tours, and activities for the whole family.
The Lorient Océans festival returns from June 25 to 28, 2026 for a new edition between La Base and the fishing port. The musical lineup includes Bénabar on Friday, June 26, and Yuri Buenaventura. Maritime parades, boat tours, and sea and shore activities complete the program.
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 TGV from Paris-Montparnasse (3h30) and by TER Bretagne. The station is located near the city center.
The festival takes place between La Base (former submarine base, offshore racing hub) and the fishing port of Lorient. Maritime shuttles may be set up between the different sites.
Access to the festival village and many activities is free. Concerts and certain activities (boat tours, sea trips) may be subject to a charge. The Sloop Lorient Océans wristband provides access to boat tours. Tickets are available on the official website.
Lorient and its surroundings offer a wide choice of accommodation. Booking is recommended during the festival period.
Lorient Océans – Official website: lorientoceans.fr
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