PAN! Calypso Music Festival
Calypso music and steelband festival in Louverné and Laval
2026
About PAN! Calypso
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 The dates and program shown below may be outdated.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.
PAN! Calypso — edition 2026
Practical information — PAN! Calypso
Practical Information
Festival Locations
The festival takes place at two sites:
- Weekdays: various locations in Laval (53000) for film screenings, workshops, and intimate concerts.
- Weekends: Salle des Pléiades and outdoor spaces in Louverné (53950), a town located 5 km north of Laval.
Access
By car: Louverné is accessible from Laval (10 min) via the D57. Free parking near the Salle des Pléiades.
By train: Laval SNCF station (TGV from Paris in 1h30). Louverné is about a 10-minute drive from the station.
Catering
Caribbean dinner on Saturday evening by reservation (limited places). Food trucks and Antillean stand on weekends. Refreshments available on site.
Prices
Check the official website for updated prices. Some activities are free to access.
Contact
LADB Steelband
Website: www.pancalypsofestival.com
PAN! Calypso: The Caribbean in Mayenne
The PAN! Calypso Music Festival is a unique musical event in France, entirely dedicated to calypso music and Caribbean culture. Born from the passion of LADB Steelband, a steelpan orchestra based in Louverné, the festival transforms Mayenne into a Caribbean island each year for a week of festivities.
A Rich and Varied Program
The festival spans a week, with weekday events in Laval and a weekend of concerts in Louverné:
- Steelband concerts featuring over 250 artists and 20 groups from France, London, and Trinidad-and-Tobago.
- DJ sets with Caribbean, soca, calypso, and dancehall sounds.
- Film screenings on Caribbean culture.
- Steelpan discovery workshops open to all, to learn about this iconic instrument from Trinidad.
- Family activities and creative workshops for children.
The Steelpan: An Instrument Born in Trinidad
The steelpan (or steel drum) is a percussion instrument originating from Trinidad-and-Tobago, born in the 1930s from recycled oil drums. It is now recognized as a full-fledged concert instrument. LADB Steelband, founded 25 years ago in Louverné, is one of the main ambassadors of this instrument in France.
Gastronomy and Tropical Atmosphere
The festival offers a complete culinary experience with:
- 100% homemade Caribbean dinner on Saturday evening, by reservation.
- Food trucks and Antillean stand throughout the weekend.
- Cocktail bar with tropical flavors.
The warm and festive atmosphere of PAN! Calypso makes it a unique event in the cultural landscape of Mayenne, combining musical discovery, conviviality, and openness to the world.
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History of PAN! Calypso
Edition 2025 Jun 2025Other festivals near Louverné
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