Rencontres Interculturelles Sevenadur

Festival in Ille-et-Vilaine

Rennes — Ille-et-Vilaine (35)
World Music Celtic Music Folk Traditions
Rencontres Interculturelles Sevenadur
Edition
2026
Rencontres Interculturelles Sevenadur

About Rencontres Interculturelles Sevenadur

The Rencontres Interculturelles Sevenadur are a festival of Breton and world cultures organized annually in Rennes (Ille-et-Vilaine) by the Cercle celtique de Rennes. For nearly three weeks, the event celebrates cultural diversity through fest-noz and fest-deiz, concerts of Celtic and world music, singing, music and embroidery courses, conferences, screenings in Breton language, and intercultural encounters.

Dates 25 Feb — 15 Mar 2026
Location Rennes (35)
Prices
Status Finished
Edition 2026

Rencontres Interculturelles Sevenadur — edition 2026

The 27th edition of the Rencontres Interculturelles Sevenadur took place from February 25 to March 15, 2026, in Rennes, on the theme « Vivant! » (Alive!). For 19 days, the festival celebrated Breton and world cultures through fest-noz, fest-deiz, concerts, workshops, conferences, and intercultural meetings.

Rencontres Interculturelles Sevenadur — 2026 Edition

The 27th edition of Sevenadur took place from February 25 to March 15, 2026 in Rennes, organized by the Cercle celtique de Rennes around the theme « Vivant! » (Alive!): the art of living, transmission, and dialogue between cultures.

On the program: fest-noz and fest-deiz, concerts by groups from the Celtic scene, introductions to Breton dance, singing, music, and embroidery workshops, conferences, collecting evenings and vigils, screenings of films in Breton language, as well as original creative proposals (Triskell project, Breizh Bazar Jâze wanderings, wild balls). Children's days were held at the Ferme de la Harpe from February 25 to 27.

Highlights Rencontres Interculturelles Sevenadur 2026

  • 27th edition of the festival, on the theme « Vivant! » (Alive!)
  • 19 days of Breton and world cultures in Rennes
  • Fest-noz, fest-deiz, concerts and introductions to Breton dance
  • Singing, music, and embroidery workshops, conferences and vigils
  • Children's days at the Ferme de la Harpe

Prices Rencontres Interculturelles Sevenadur 2026

Free access to many highlights (dance introductions on March 4 and 11 at 8 PM, wanderings). Paid workshops (approximately 20 to 25 € per day). Children's activities at the Ferme de la Harpe: 5 to 12 €. Full pricing details on the official website.
Edition 2027

Rencontres Interculturelles Sevenadur — 2027 edition

The 2026 edition was held from 25 February to 15 March 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

Practical information — Rencontres Interculturelles Sevenadur

Practical Information

Location

Ferme de la Harpe, 26 avenue Charles et Raymonde Tillon, 35000 Rennes, as well as several other locations in Rennes and the Rennes region.

Organization

Festival organized by the Cercle celtique de Rennes. Information: 02 99 54 36 45 or [email protected].

Prices

Access to many highlights is free (dance introductions, parades). Courses and some workshops or concerts are subject to a fee. Details of prices on the official website.

Intercultural Encounters Sevenadur

Sevenadur ("culture" in Breton) is the annual festival of Breton and world cultures organized in Rennes, Ille-et-Vilaine, by the Cercle celtique de Rennes. The event spans nearly three weeks and takes place in several locations across the city and the Rennes region, with the Ferme de la Harpe as its anchor point.

A festival of sharing and transmission

The program combines fest-noz and fest-deiz, concerts by emblematic groups of the Celtic scene, introductions to Breton dance, singing, music and embroidery courses, conferences, collection evenings, evening gatherings, screenings of films in Breton language, and original creative proposals. The festival fosters dialogue between intangible Breton heritage and women's heritage with world cultures, in a festive, warm, and intercultural spirit.

Information and program

The detailed program, courses, and participation details are published on the official festival website and with the Cercle celtique de Rennes.

Where does it take place — Rencontres Interculturelles Sevenadur

Ferme de la Harpe et plusieurs lieux à Rennes
Ferme de la Harpe, 26 avenue Charles et Raymonde Tillon, 35000 Rennes, 35000 Rennes

Rencontres Interculturelles Sevenadur in brief

World Music Celtic Music Folk Traditions Folklore International Ille-et-Vilaine

History of Rencontres Interculturelles Sevenadur

Edition 2025 Jul 2025

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Tel 02 99 54 36 45

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