Yaouank 2026: a first Breton dance weekend in Rennes
by 
Babylon Radio
Listen nowFor a weekend built around Breton music and dance, Yaouank returns to central Rennes on 20–21 November 2026. Friday brings a Celtic evening at L’Étage, followed on Saturday by the festival’s fest-noz at Le Liberté. For international residents, it is a chance to discover a regional cultural tradition through an evening out.
Choose your evening
The organiser’s current programme separates the two nights: Friday 20 November at L’Étage, with doors opening at 8pm, and Saturday 21 November at Le Liberté, with doors opening at 3.30pm. Destination Rennes describes Saturday as a 12-hour celebration of Breton music and dancing, bringing different generations together.
What tickets cost
The organiser lists Friday admission at €15 and Saturday advance admission at €29, both plus booking fees. Saturday tickets bought on site are listed at €31. A new two-day pass costs €39 plus booking fees. The €27 early-bird offer is sold out.
Saturday admission for ages 12–18 is €10 plus booking fees. Under-12s can enter free before 9pm, subject to capacity. Check the official ticket page for concessions and availability before travelling.
Plan the journey and entry
Le Liberté is at 1 Esplanade Général de Gaulle. The organiser recommends metro line A to Charles de Gaulle, directly outside the venue, and lists Rennes railway station as a ten-minute walk away. Check your last service before settling in for the evening.
Under-15s must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Leaving the venue ends your admission, so plan food and other breaks accordingly. The practical-information page also lists hearing protection and accessibility arrangements.
Archive image: festival decoration at Yaouank in Rennes, November 2016, not this year’s venues. Photo: Jérémy Kergourlay / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped and resized for display.