Music Festival in Brest
Seven free stages from the Jardin Kennedy to the Port de Commerce on June 21st, 2026
2026
About Music Festival in Brest
Every June 21, Brest celebrates the Fête de la Musique: from Jardin Kennedy to Port de commerce, music takes over the city center on several open-air stages, with concerts from noon until late evening. Organized by Brest métropole and its partner cultural structures, the day is entirely free and combines contemporary music, jazz, world music, electro, and amateur performances.
Music Festival in Brest — edition 2026
The 2026 Fête de la Musique in Brest takes place on Sunday, June 21st, with free events all over the city. Around twenty musical spots and seven main stages will be spread out from the Jardin Kennedy to the commercial port, passing through Recouvrance. Each location features its own musical vibe: electronic, world music, fest-noz, contemporary music, and conservatory orchestras. Festivities kick off in the morning at the Saint-Louis market and continue until 11:30 PM on the late-night stages.
A day of music throughout Brest
Since it falls on a Sunday, the Brest Fête de la Musique starts early: the first performances begin in the morning at the Saint-Louis market, followed by a lunchtime picnic at Place Wilson. Throughout the afternoon, music will fill the Tour Tanguy, the Jean-Moulin cable car station, the Brest train station, the Capucins media library, and several nursing homes, while the seven official stages host local musicians.
Access and practical information
All stages are free and open to the public. The sites are easily accessible on foot within the city center, between the Jardin Kennedy, Place Wilson, the Cours Dajot, and the commercial port; Place Henri Ansquer is located on the other side of the Penfeld river, in Recouvrance.
Tramway: The Bibus network is adjusting its service for the event. Line A will be interrupted between Recouvrance and Jean-Jaurès from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM; trams will run on two separate sections: from Jean-Jaurès to the gates of Guipavas and Gouesnou on one side, and from Recouvrance to the gate of Plouzané on the other. Bus line 2 remains the easiest way to reach the city center from Recouvrance.
Dining: Refreshments and traditional galettes-saucisses will be available at Place Keruscun, with a public picnic starting at 1:00 PM; Diwan crepes will be served at Place du Général-de-Gaulle.
Highlights Music Festival in Brest 2026
- Seven main stages and around twenty musical spots throughout Brest, from midday until 11:30 PM.
- Jardin Kennedy goes electronic with Brest collectives, Unanenn, and the Brest Queer Fest (Solarius, BMA b2b Mogo, Cinae, Sanski b2b Le Mo[r]al).
- Fest-noz by the Centre breton d'art populaire and Sked at Place du Général-de-Gaulle, starting at 4:00 PM with an Irish concert by An Abhain and Kastarell.
- World music and dance stage by IWA at Cours Dajot, until 11:00 PM (Brazband, Brest Afrobeat Collectif, Ethojazz, L'Oreille Cassée).
- Bands from La Carène's rehearsal studios at the Parc à Chaînes: Lucie Solé, Lolalang, F.A.K.S, and Ysengreen.
- Eight bands at Place Keruscun from 3:00 PM, with a public picnic starting at 1:00 PM.
- 100% free event, from the Saint-Louis market in the morning to the late-night stages.
Programme Music Festival in Brest 2026
Sunday, June 21, 2026 — about twenty musical spots and seven stages spread across the city, each with its own musical theme, from midday until 11:30 PM.
Jardin Kennedy — Electronic
Brest's electronic music collectives are taking over the Jardin Kennedy for a festive and inclusive program, featuring the Unanenn collective and the Brest Queer Fest.
- Solarius
- BMA b2b Mogo
- Cinae
- Sanski b2b Le Mo[r]al
Place Wilson — Brest Conservatory
The square hosts the lunchtime musical picnic, followed by the conservatory's orchestras and ensembles; this is one of the two sites playing until 11:00 PM.
- 5:00 PM — 5:15 PM · Harmonie Quéménès
- 5:20 PM — 5:50 PM · Harmonie Molène
- 5:55 PM — 6:25 PM · Harmonie Ouessant
- 6:30 PM — 7:00 PM · Brest City Orchestra
- 7:00 PM — 7:40 PM · Wind and Groove Ensemble
- Plages Magnétiques, the Jam du Vauban, and Swing du Tonnerre complete the lineup
Cours Dajot — World music and dance with IWA
For the third year in a row, the IWA association is taking over the Cours Dajot with a program of Afro, African, and Latin influences, mixing concerts, percussion, and dance. This is the second site playing until 11:00 PM.
- 3:30 PM — 4:15 PM · Brazband
- 7:20 PM — 7:50 PM · Brest Afrobeat Collectif
- 7:50 PM — 8:20 PM · Ethojazz
- 10:20 PM — 11:00 PM · L'Oreille Cassée
Place du Général-de-Gaulle — Breton and Irish stage (from 4:00 PM)
The Centre breton d'art populaire and Sked are bringing the fest-noz to Place du Général-de-Gaulle, starting with an Irish music concert before moving on to dance. Diwan crepes available on-site.
- 4:00 PM — 5:00 PM · An Abhain and Kastarell (Irish music)
- 5:00 PM — 7:00 PM · CBAP students
- 7:00 PM — 7:30 PM · Kan ha diskan with HQM
- 7:30 PM — 8:00 PM · Nag a Drouz
- 8:00 PM — 9:00 PM · Nozride
Commercial Port, Parc à Chaînes — La Carène
La Carène, Brest's contemporary music venue, presents bands from its rehearsal studios.
- 4:30 PM — 5:15 PM · Lucie Solé
- 5:35 PM — 6:20 PM · Lolalang
- 6:40 PM — 7:25 PM · F.A.K.S
- 7:45 PM — 8:15 PM · Ysengreen
Place Keruscun — 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Picnic on the square from 1:00 PM, refreshments, and the essential galettes-saucisses, followed by eight bands on stage.
- Thaddeus · piano-vocals
- Dub Garage Army · dub
- Sleep Hurts · pop rock
- On dit de nous · chanson
- Les Frères Tyrans · punk rock
- Masterwall · Oasis covers
- Rodéo · pop rock and French chanson
- SCXNDY · electro
Place Henri Ansquer, Recouvrance — 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Local community radio station Fréquence Mutine will keep the square buzzing all afternoon with live concerts and DJ sets from their hosts.
Jardin Segalen — 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Eclecticism, surprises, and discoveries featuring bands from Brest.
Bas de Siam — Radio U stage (5:00 PM to 7:00 PM)
Radio U sets up at the bottom of Rue de Siam for a live broadcast with an audience: interviews and acoustic sets, available on 101.1 FM or in person. The stage will then host local amateur bands.
La PAM — Open stage (2:00 PM to 8:00 PM)
Head to the PAM garden for an open stage for everyone.
Elsewhere in the city
The first musical performances start in the morning at the Saint-Louis market. In the afternoon, music spreads to the Tour Tanguy, the Jean-Moulin cable car station, the Brest train station, the Capucins media library, and several nursing homes, in addition to bars, terraces, and community initiatives in the city center.
Prices Music Festival in Brest 2026
Music Festival in Brest — 2027 edition
The 2026 edition was held on 21 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 — Music Festival in Brest
Practical Information
When: Sunday, June 21st, 2026, with events starting in the morning at the Marché de Saint-Louis and concerts running from midday until 11:30 PM on the latest stages.
Where: Throughout the city of Brest, from the Jardin Kennedy to the Port de Commerce, including Place Wilson, Cours Dajot, Place du Général-de-Gaulle, Jardin Segalen, Place Keruscun, and Place Henri Ansquer in Recouvrance.
Price: Free admission to all stages.
Access: The city center stages are easily accessible on foot. Regarding transport, the Bibus network is adjusting its service: tram line A will be interrupted between Recouvrance and Jean-Jaurès from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, operating on two separate sections; bus line 2 provides access to the city center from Recouvrance.
Food and Drink: Refreshments and galettes-saucisses at Place Keruscun, with a public picnic starting at 1:00 PM, and crêpes from Diwan at Place du Général-de-Gaulle.
Fête de la Musique in Brest
Just like everywhere else in France since 1982, the Fête de la Musique turns the city of Brest into an open-air stage every June 21st. Music takes over public spaces for free, from midday until late into the night, featuring every genre for every audience.
Seven stages, around twenty musical spots
Brest sets up around twenty musical locations across the city, including seven official stages, each with its own musical vibe. The Jardin Kennedy is dedicated to Brest's electronic music collectives; Place Wilson hosts the conservatory's bands and ensembles following a musical picnic at noon; the Cours Dajot vibrates with world music and dance presented by the IWA association; Place du Général-de-Gaulle brings back the traditional fest-noz with the Centre Breton d'Art Populaire and Sked; the Parc à Chaînes at the Port de Commerce showcases bands from the La Carène rehearsal studios; and the Jardin Segalen along with the bottom of Rue de Siam host the city's amateur bands and groups.
Music throughout the neighborhoods
The celebration isn't limited to the main stages: the first events kick off in the morning at the Marché de Saint-Louis. The Tour Tanguy, the Jean-Moulin cable car station, the Brest train station, the Médiathèque des Capucins, and several nursing homes join in the musical fun in the afternoon, while in Recouvrance, Place Henri Ansquer is brought to life by the community radio station Fréquence Mutine. Bars, terraces, and local initiatives complete the scene throughout the city center.
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