Lorient Océans
The great maritime festival of the Lorient roadstead
2026
About Lorient Océans
Lorient Océans — edition 2026
The 5th edition of Lorient Océans takes place from June 25 to 28, 2026 in the Lorient roadstead. On the program: maritime parade with the Belem and the Pen Duick, major concerts by Bénabar and Yuri Buenaventura, a free village stage, boat visits, sea excursions and activities for the whole family. This edition is labeled 400 years of the French Navy.
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.
Highlights Lorient Océans 2026
- 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
Programme Lorient Océans 2026
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
Prices Lorient Océans 2026
Lorient Océans — 2027 edition
The 2026 edition was held from 25 June to 28 June 2026. The dates for the 2027 edition have not been announced yet. This page will be updated as soon as the official programme is published.
Practical information — Lorient Océans
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
Lorient Océans: the sea festival in the Lorient roadstead
Created in 2022, Lorient Océans has become, in just a few editions, the major maritime event in Lorient and its roadstead. The festival positions itself at the crossroads of maritime culture, live performance, and awareness of oceanic issues, offering a rich and varied program for all audiences.
A festival between land and sea
The festival unfolds between La Base, the former Lorient submarine base site converted into a cultural and offshore racing hub, and the Keroman fishing port, one of the most important in France. This location allows the public to navigate between two complementary maritime worlds: large yachting and offshore racing on one side, professional and artisanal fishing on the other.
Maritime parades and activities
The maritime parades are one of the highlights of the festival, featuring processions of traditional boats, historic sailboats like the Pen Duick, offshore racing boats (Ultime, IMOCA), and military vessels in the Lorient roadstead. The public can also embark for sea trips on traditional sailboats, visit exceptional boats, and attend nautical demonstrations.
Major concerts and culture
The festival offers a quality musical program with two evenings of major open-air concerts on Friday and Saturday evenings, featuring nationally renowned artists. A free village stage complements the offer with daily concerts from noon to evening, mixing sea shanties, world music, folk, pop, rock, and Breton fest-noz. Film screenings, meetings, and exhibitions enrich the cultural aspect of the event.
Rade en Fête (Roadstead in Celebration)
Lorient Océans extends beyond La Base thanks to the Rade en Fête program, which involves the communes bordering the roadstead: Hennebont (Blavet river ascent by sailboats, sailor's meal), Locmiquélic (port festival, screenings, concerts), and Port-Louis (spice and oyster tastings, musical entertainment). The Izilo boat-bus connects the different sites.
Activities for all
Lorient Océans places great importance on family and educational activities: workshops to discover sea professions, sailing initiations, activities for children, an exhibitors' village with gastronomic areas highlighting seafood products. Thematic villages present the history of the roadstead, new technologies in the maritime industry, innovations, and maritime ecology. Professional events bring together maritime stakeholders for conferences, job dating, and industry meetings.
Where does it take place — Lorient Océans
Lorient Océans in brief
History of Lorient Océans
Edition 2025 Jul 2025Other festivals near Lorient
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