Festival Interceltique de Lorient (Lorient Interceltic Festival) turns Lorient, France into a 10-day celebration of Celtic nations and diaspora culture each early August. Expect roaring bagadoù and pipe bands, high-energy fest-noz dance nights, and the showstopping Grand Parade of Celtic Nations through the city center, plus stadium-scale spectacles at Stade du Moustoir. Between concerts, browse artisan and food markets for Breton crêpes, seafood, and Celtic specialties as music spills from quays to plazas.
DATES & TIMES
• Festival dates (2026): 31 July – 9 August 2026 (55th edition). Official announcement · Ville de Lorient.
• Program rhythm: 10 days of concerts, parades, fest-noz and exhibitions across city venues; detailed day-by-day times publish on the program pages. About & venues.
LOCATION
• Where: City center of Lorient (Morbihan) — key sites include Parc Jules-Ferry, Allée Interceltique, Quai de Rohan, and the Stade du Moustoir (major evening shows). See venues · Open in Google Maps (Parc Jules-Ferry).
TICKETS & ENTRY
• Ticketing: Many concerts and the big evening shows require tickets; village areas/markets and some daytime happenings are free. How to book · Official site.
GOOD TO KNOW
• Honoured Nation 2026: Cornwall is the featured Celtic nation. Read more.
• Grand Parade: The Grande Parade des Nations Celtes draws crowds on the festival’s first Sunday morning — arrive early for vantage points. Parade overview.
• Night show: The stadium Grand Spectacle / Nuit Interceltique is the signature evening event (book ahead). Event info.
• Getting there: Lorient is served by TGV/TER and regional buses; city publishes access & ticket-office locations during the festival. Visitor info · Ticket offices.