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Interceltic Festival of Lorient (Festival Interceltique de Lorient), 

Lorient, France

01 Aug 2009 - 31 Aug 2009 Date to be confirmed  

Each year over 650,000 visitors attend this lively festival that celebrates Celtic creative arts. During the 10-day event, over 4,500 artists travel to Lorient from all over the world to perform music, theatre and dance for the amassed crowds. Established in 1971, Celtic men and women continue to flock to the Breton harbour town of Lorient to express and celebrate their heritage. A real treat for anyone interested in Celtic culture, visitors can experience fiddle music, bagpipe lessons, Gaelic workshops and ceilidhs. There are also plenty of opportunities to sample traditional Celtic food and drink.


The 39th annual Interceltic Festival of Lorient takes place in 2009. Each year the festival focuses on a different Celtic culture; the country focus for 2009. is yet to be confirmed

Times
Various.


Kids' Stuff  Culture  Dance  History  Food & Drink  Entertainment  Music 


Where?

Various sites in Lorient

Various

Getting There

Road: Lorient is easily reached by motorways from Paris, Bordeaux and Brest
Foot: Lorient is an easy town to get around with most of the festival sites within easy walking distance of the city centre

How Much?

Many events are free.

For More Information

Festival Interceltique de Lorient

2 rue Paul Bert
Lorient
Brittany
56100
France

Tel +33 (0)2 9721 2429
Email Via website

Website  www.festival-interceltique.com

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NB: While every care has been taken to ensure the information provided is accurate, we advise you to check with the event organisers before travelling to confirm the details are correct.