Festival Interceltique de Lorient 2027: Celtic Festival in Brittany

Welcome to the Festival Interceltique de Lorient 2027 in Brittany

From July 30 to August 8, 2027, the Breton port city of Lorient transforms once again into the world capital of Celtic culture for the 56th edition of the Festival Interceltique. Widely regarded as the largest Celtic festival in the world, it brings together musicians, dancers and visitors from Brittany, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, the Isle of Man, Galicia and Asturias. The 2027 edition is dedicated to the women of the Celtic nations.

Highlights and Attractions at the Festival Interceltique in Lorient

• The Grande Parade des Nations Celtiques, with thousands of musicians, dancers and performers in traditional dress marching through the streets of Lorient
• The Championnat National des Bagadoù, the national championship for Breton bagpipe bands, held at the Stade du Moustoir
• Concerts and fest noz evenings featuring artists from every Celtic nation
• Numerous free street events and national pavilions throughout the city center
• The evening show program Horizons Celtiques with large scale stage productions
• The closing interceltic mass at the Saint Louis church
• A rich cultural program including films, exhibitions and traditional crafts

Program and Schedule: What to Expect in Lorient

Over ten days, concerts, parades and celebrations spread across several venues in Lorient, including the Stade du Moustoir, the Palais des Congrès, the Grand Théâtre and the Port de Pêche harbor area. While many street events, markets and the parade itself are free to attend, the major evening shows and concerts at Le Kleub require a ticket. The full 2027 program is typically published in spring.

Tickets and Admission for the Festival Interceltique de Lorient

Prices vary by event, ranging from around 5 euros for a fest noz evening up to about 50 euros for the best seats at the Horizons Celtiques shows in the Stade du Moustoir. A supporter badge priced at around 10 euros grants access to certain venues such as Le Kleub for the full duration of the festival. Many parts of the program, including the Grande Parade, several markets and sporting events, remain free without any ticket. Tickets are available through the official festival website and at Lorient's tourist offices.

Visitor Tips: Travel and Accommodation in Lorient

• Lorient is reachable by TGV from Paris in about three and a half hours, as well as by regional trains from Rennes, Nantes, Brest, Quimper and Vannes, with the station just a ten minute walk from the festival center
• Free park and ride facilities with shuttle buses into the city center are available during the festival, since parking downtown is very limited
• Accommodation in and around Lorient should be booked well ahead given the large number of visitors
• Sun protection is worth packing for the parade and other outdoor events, since much of the route runs without shade