Don't miss Concarneau in August!

There's never a dull moment in Concarneau in summer! Festivals, exhibitions, concerts... the town comes alive with a host of events. Here's a selection!

The Festival of Blue Netsa not-to-be-missed event!

This is one of Brittany's major summer festivals. Created in 1905, it brings together the local population and holidaymakers for a few days of fun! As every year, the Queen of the Filets Bleus will be crowned and will represent Concarneau all year round. This major popular event offers a programme based on Breton culture. Conferences, tours, demonstrations... maritime and Breton culture will be in the spotlight over the next few days. Don't miss the impressive Grande Parade, featuring hundreds of musicians and dancers.

Free concerts are on offer on the Quai Carnot, with this year's line-up including the likes of San Severino, Chico et les Gypsies and festival locals Fleuves, for a festnoz into the night!

Festival des Filets Bleus, from 11 to 15 August 2023

Other ideas for outings at Concarneau

Spécimens exhibition, a walk among fish

My fish are beautiful! Take the whole family to an unusual exhibition devoted to fish in all its guises!

Concarneau Marine Station, Place de la Croix

Visit to Château de Keriolet with aperitif

In the company of the owners, discover areas of the château that are usually closed to the public and share a convivial moment over an aperitif.

Every evening at 6.30pm

If you're beach sport

Keep fit during the holidays with free sports sessions for all ages, from 5 upwards. Children can meet up at the Sables Blancs beach in the morning, and children, teenagers and adults can join in at the Jardin des sables in the afternoon.

Free, registration on site

Guided tour of the walled city

Guided tours are organised by the Maison du Patrimoine. Other places in Concarneau can also be discovered in the same way.

Information and bookings at the Tourist Office and Maison du Patrimoine

Escape Game: theft behind closed doors

Join the family or friends on a journey back to the 15th century to see the walled city in a different light.

6 August at 5pm. Bookings at the Tourist Office or Maison du Patrimoine

The auction behind the scenes

Take a behind-the-scenes look at the Concarneau fish auction and meet professionals who are passionate about their work.

14 August at 3pm. Bookings at the Tourist Office

Discover the many other events taking place in Concarneau
during August by visiting the Tourist Office!