The Bagadoù of the 2nd category will be invited to the day on Sunday. They will be able to participate in the Great Parade of the Celtic Nations and the triumph of the bell-ringers and dancers. In the afternoon, several will have the opportunity to compete in the "Bagadoù Trophy 2nd category" which will be held at the Espace Jean-Pierre Pichard. The groups will have carte blanche on the artistic creations and will be able to join forces in a common performance.
LE VENT DU NORD SYMPHONIQUE
Wednesday 6 August at 9:30pm ESPACE JEAN-PIERRE PICHARD
For the first time, Le Vent du Nord Symphonique will perform with the Orchestre National de Bretagne, offering original arrangements that make the orchestra the "sixth member" of the group. This project, which is constantly evolving, highlights the richness of traditional Quebec music. Don't miss this exclusive event at FIL 2025!
Internationally renowned violinist, vocalist and composer, Zoë Conway combines traditional Irish and classical music with ease.
John McIntyre began his career as an electric guitarist in the band The Revs, with whom he played on many major stages and festivals in Ireland, Great Britain, the United States, Australia and Europe.
DINER-CONCERTS À LA TAVERNE
Every evening from August 1st to 9th from 7:30pm
"Celtic Brunch" on Sunday, August 10, 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
A new space dedicated to festivities, La Taverne Celte will become the place to be every evening and celebrate Celtic gastronomic and musical culture! Each nation will be honored during a themed dinner-concert, offering a most festive musical program
Inaugurated in 2022, the "Celtic Odyssée" series of the Festival Interceltique de Lorient continues its exploration of the Celtic worlds with the Scottish musician and composer Calum Stewart as artistic director. The fourth part of the adventure, the first for Calum, the spirit is the same: to initiate meetings between artists from the eight Celtic nations. For this new inter-Celtic page, Calum Stewart will bring together a sumptuous cast of internationally renowned artists. A musical journey from South to North through the Celtic Atlantic arc in the company of a dozen artists from the Celtic nations.
SOÏG SIBÉRIL TROPHY
Sunday 3 August at 2:30pm AUDITORIUM DU CERCLE SAINT-LOUIS
Up to 8 candidat.es will compete to try to win the 1st Soïg Sibéril Trophy and the Maton EA80C Australian guitar worth €2,500 associated with this trophy. This competition is open to all, with no age limit (registrations until 18 July); The only guitars accepted are acoustic folk and electro-acoustic guitars.