Discover the diary of cultural, festive, gastronomic and sporting events over the summer
Every summer, the city of Vannes and the department of Morbihan offer a wide choice of activities.events in Brittany. On land or at sea, music festivals, sporting events, exhibitions, monument festivals, nature discoveries or traditional celebrations... Morbihan invites you to discover all the historical and cultural riches of Southern Brittany!
What events can you look forward to during your stay in Vannes?
Things are happening in Morbihan... let's hear it!
Everywhere during your stay in Vannes, you'll find entertainment of every kind and for everyone. From Breton culture to musical events, sailing regattas to festive monuments, Morbihan invites you to discover the rich history and culture of southern Brittany from every angle.
There's plenty to discover and lots of fun to be had in Morbihan... Come and enjoy the rhythms of the events in Brittany !
Events in Morbihan, not to be missed this summer
In summer, the events in Brittany are coming forward!
We have selected some of the events in Morbihan not to be missed :
- La Brittany Festivalfrom Friday 16 May to Sunday 25 May 2025, is a unique, festive and friendly family event that showcases Breton culture. Many of the events in the programme are free.
- Le La Gacilly Photo Festival is looking forward to welcoming visitors to the gardens and alleyways of this small Morbihan village from 1 June to 5 October 2025.
- Livr'à Vannes takes place from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 June 2025, for its 18th edition. It is the leading general literary fair in Brittany, with an average of 25,000 visitors.
- Fête de la musique in Vannes on 21 June 2025, a major event awaiting you in the port of Vannes.
- Le Remparts de Vannes trail 22 June 2025. A trail running race in which participants cover 15 or 30 kilometres through the streets and paths, passing by the medieval ramparts and the town's historic monuments.
- L'Ultramarinefrom 26 June to 29 June 2025, offers running races from 29 to 175km around one of the most beautiful bays in the world, the Golfe du Morbihan.
- Paka Festivalon 12 and 13 July 2025 in La Trinité sur Mer. Electronic music event with international DJs.
- Vannes Echos JazzFrom 7 to 12 July 2025, Vannes is the place to be this summer, with free concerts featuring international stars with pop, rock, funk, Afro beat, electro, blues and oriental influences...
- The Musicales du GolfeFor the 34th edition, from 4 August to 14 August 2025, stop off with internationally renowned musicians.
- Le Lorient Interceltic Festivalfrom 1 to 10 August 2025, is the world's largest gathering of Celtic cultures.
- Le Arvor Festival from 14 to 17 August 2025. A major gathering devoted to Breton culture, with the election of the Queen of Arvor. The sumptuous fireworks display on 15 August will be fired from the ramparts of Vannes, bringing the three days of festivities to a close.
- Le Auray-Vannes half-marathon 14 September 2025 is the sporting event of the autumn. Several races and distances are available (20 km, 10 km or 5 km).
L'Best Western hotel in Vannes is at the heart of the city centre and the festivities.
