The Festival Interceltique de Lorient is one of the world's largest Celtic cultural festivals, held annually in Lorient, Brittany, France. Founded in 1970, it celebrates the music, dance, and traditions of Celtic nations and regions — Brittany, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, the Isle of Man, Galicia, and Asturias. Over 10 days in August, the festival attracts 800,000 visitors with hundreds of concerts, parades, and events. Each year the festival honors a specific Celtic nation with a dedicated program. It is both a major music festival and a vital gathering for Celtic cultural identity.
Lorient, France