Festival d'Arvor

Festival d'Arvor is a music festival in Vannes featuring concerts, parades, and street performances that take place throughout the medieval old town. The event runs for four days in August and uses multiple locations across the city center as performance venues.

The festival began in 1928 with the goal of preserving Breton traditions and heritage. Over the decades, it has developed a partnership with local music groups and cultural organizations to keep these practices alive.

The festival features local musicians and performers in traditional dress who bring Breton heritage to life through street performances. Visitors can learn regional dances and experience how local communities celebrate their cultural roots during these days.

The best way to experience the festival is to arrive early and wander through the old town, where stages are set up at different squares and streets. Most performances happen outdoors, so dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes to move around easily.

The festival brings together hundreds of performers and many volunteers who spend months organizing behind the scenes. This extensive preparation allows the entire city center to transform into one large performance space across multiple days.