Music Festival in Vannes
Free concerts in the city center and at the port on June 21, 2026
About Music Festival in Vannes
Every June 21, Vannes celebrates the Fête de la Musique: the walled city, the port, and the central squares transform into open-air stages. Organized by the City of Vannes, the day is entirely free and features a dialogue between Breton music, contemporary music, electro, salsa, French chanson, and DJ sets, from the edges of the port to the alleys of the intra-muros.
The Fête de la Musique in Vannes
As everywhere in France since 1982, the Fête de la Musique transforms the historic heart of Vannes into a large open stage every June 21. Music freely takes over public spaces, from early evening until the middle of the night, in all genres and for all audiences: local groups, associations, music schools, and DJs take turns on the squares and along the port.
A celebration spread throughout the center
The City of Vannes sets up several stages in the city center and at the port. On the Simone-Veil esplanade, by the port, contemporary music, electro, and DJ sets animate the evening until midnight. At the foot of the Palais des Arts, Place de Bretagne, Breton music and diatonic accordion are in the spotlight, while the central squares — Maurice-Marchais, Henri IV, Brûlée, Lucien-Laroche — and the forecourt of Les Halles host rock, French chanson, salsa, bachata, and DJs.
The intra-muros and its alleys lend themselves to acoustic stages and concerts in bars and restaurants, which extend the celebration late into the night.
Music Festival in Vannes — edition 2026
The Fête de la Musique 2026 in Vannes will take place on Sunday, June 21st, free of charge throughout the city center and on the port. Several stages, officially recognized by the City of Vannes, will animate the squares and the Esplanade Simone-Veil, complemented by concerts from bars and restaurants within the city walls.
Programme Music Festival in Vannes 2026
Overview of the stages announced for the 2026 edition, location by location:
Esplanade Simone-Veil (Port of Vannes) — 6 PM to midnight
Contemporary and electro music hub with l'Echonova (6 PM-midnight), a Zumba workshop (7 PM-10 PM), and DJ sets by Collectif KCK (7 PM-midnight).
Palais des Arts, Place de Bretagne — 7 PM to midnight
Diatonic accordion with Diatofolies (7 PM-8 PM), then Breton music with Kilhan and Makadam Fentus (8:30 PM-midnight).
Place Maurice-Marchais — 6 PM to midnight
Bachata evening with Bachata Passion.
Place Henri IV — 6 PM to midnight
Rock and covers with Nutri Score Z.
Place Brûlée — 6 PM to midnight
DJ set with the Noz N'Roll association.
Place Lucien-Laroche — 6 PM to midnight
Salsa with Breizh Latino.
Parvis des Halles — 6 PM to midnight
Salsa with Salsa Spirit.
Aux Lavoirs
French chanson with Alain Chomat.
Acoustic stages and concerts in the bars and restaurants within the city walls complete this program late into the evening. As a preview, a Breton dance event is offered at Place Fareham on June 19th.
Highlights Music Festival in Vannes 2026
- Several official stages set up by the City of Vannes in the center and on the port.
- The contemporary and electro music hub on Esplanade Simone-Veil, until midnight.
- The Breton stage at Place de Bretagne, at the foot of the Palais des Arts.
- Salsa, bachata, rock, and French chanson stages spread throughout the city walls.
- 100% free event, lasting until the heart of the night.
Prices Music Festival in Vannes 2026
Practical information — Music Festival in Vannes
Practical Information
When: Sunday, June 21, 2026, with most stages scheduled from 6 PM to midnight depending on the location.
Where: in the city center of Vannes and at the port — esplanade Simone-Veil, Place de Bretagne (Palais des Arts), Place Maurice-Marchais, Place Henri IV, Place Brûlée, Place Lucien-Laroche, forecourt of Les Halles, and intra-muros.
Price: free admission to all stages.
Access: favor public transport and walking, as the historic center is pedestrianized and very busy in the evening.
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Where does it take place — Music Festival in Vannes
Centre-ville et port de Vannes