Noktafest
Contemporary Music Festival in Rennes
2026
About Noktafest
Noktafest is the contemporary music festival organized every summer by Noktambül, a Rennes-based café-concert, in Ille-et-Vilaine. For several weeks from late June to mid-July, the event highlights the local and emerging scene through free concerts, public rehearsals, showcases, jam sessions, and open mic nights. The festival takes place at Noktambül and in its outdoor space, the Jardinbül, in Rennes.
Our team has not been able to confirm with an official source that this 2026 edition is taking place. The dates and program shown below may be outdated. We strongly recommend that you contact the organizer directly to verify before any travel or registration.
Noktafest — edition 2026
Noktafest — 2026 Edition
The 2026 edition of Noktafest will be held in Rennes, Ille-et-Vilaine.
The 2026 edition of Noktafest was carefully prepared to offer a memorable experience to participants. On the program: exceptional performances, privileged encounters with artists, and numerous activities adapted for all ages.
Highlights Noktafest 2026
- Rennes, Ille-et-Vilaine
Prices Noktafest 2026
Noktafest — 2027 edition
The 2026 edition was held from 1 July to 3 July 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 — Noktafest
Practical Information
Location
Noktambül Café Concert, 264 avenue du Général George S. Patton, 35700 Rennes (Ille-et-Vilaine). Some of the concerts are held in the outdoor space, the Jardinbül.
Prices
Many concerts are free. For paid evenings, prices and ticketing information are indicated on the official Noktambül website.
Contact
Programming: [email protected] — Official website: www.noktambul.com — Social networks: @noktambul_rennes (Instagram and Facebook).
Noktafest, the Noktambül festival in Rennes
Noktafest is a contemporary music festival held every summer in Rennes, Ille-et-Vilaine (Brittany). It is organized by Noktambül, a Rennes-based café-concert renowned for its eclectic program throughout the year (French chanson, jazz, pop, rock, world music, etc.) and its friendly atmosphere.
A contemporary music festival open to all
Spread over several weeks, generally from late June to mid or late July, Noktafest offers a packed program: free concerts, public rehearsals, showcases, jam sessions, and open mic nights. The event gives pride of place to local and emerging artists, in a spirit of sharing and discovery. A large part of the program is free to access, with some evenings being paid.
At Noktambül and Jardinbül
Evenings take place at Noktambül (264 avenue du Général George S. Patton, in Rennes) as well as in its outdoor space, the Jardinbül, which hosts aperitif concerts during the warmer months. To find out the dates and program of the current edition, consult the official Noktambül website or its social networks.
Where does it take place — Noktafest
Noktafest in brief
History of Noktafest
Edition 2025 Jul 2025Other festivals near Rennes
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