Each August, the vibrant city of Lorient in Brittany, France, comes alive with a kaleidoscope of Celtic culture. Established in 1971 by Polig and now known as the Festival Interceltique de Lorient, this event celebrates all Celtic, including music, dance, painting, photography, theatre, sculpture, traditional artisanry, sports, and gastronomy. Experience a unique journey into centuries-old customs during an unforgettable celebration you'll never forget!
Festival Interceltique de Lorient is a renowned celebration that celebrates all genres of music from Celtic countries, including traditional tunes, folk, rock, and jazz. This vibrant event brings together musicians from diverse cultures to represent an open-minded identity with constantly evolving ideas. Music isn't the only feature. In addition to impressive performances, you can also enjoy cinematic shows, visual arts displays, and literary readings.
During the ten-day festival, visitors get to bask in the music that reverberates throughout the city and professional dance performances of Celtic, Breton, Irish and Scottish styles. Furthermore, spontaneous dances by locals and tourists often break out on the streets! Additionally, concerts with traditional musical instruments are held within covered halls throughout the event.
