EVENT
Brest at the rendezvous.
Discover BREST AU RENDEZ-VOUS, Brest’s early summer artistic and cultural event! From July 5 to 17, explore a unique artistic journey from the train station to Pontaniou, with free performances, shows, exhibitions and concerts. Immerse yourself in the poetry of the city, rediscover its heritage and be surprised by creations inspired by the sea. 13 days to stroll, share and experience unforgettable moments in unexpected places. Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to discover Brest in a new light through 6 installations, a place to chill out, 7 performances and a music stage.
The program is totally free!
6 art installations and a place to chill out
Favourites from the Tourist Office
- Bagnards de Brest A graphic and sound journey by Gildas Java and Mikael Menez. Through the stories of Jeannot and François, convicts in Brest, we discover the different facets of Brest. To discover around Recouvrance bridge
- Tentacles Installations by Design in air. Sea monsters seem to be trying to extricate themselves from the buildings of the 2nd depot barracks. Evil octopuses? Fairy octopuses? To be discovered at the 2nd Depot barracks
- Floating sheets. Sound creation by Floriane Pochon. In the cable car cabin, listening floats and the mind is set free in the gap between the two shores. In a cable car cabin
Bagnards de Brest
Floating sheets
Brest au rendez-vous is also...
- Lichens de Signes. An installation by Marion Bonjour and Guimel. A series of enigmatic works displayed in the outdoor space of Brest station. To be discovered in front of the SNCF train station
- Tendre passion – You gave me your B(r)rest. An exhibition by Margaux Daniel and Naomi Daviaud. Like a declaration of love to the city, the two artists present their vision and the ties that bind them to Brest through a bold, colorful scenography. On view at the Maison de la Fontaine from Tuesday to Saturday, 2.3 pm to 6.30 pm. Wednesdays, 10am to 12pm and 2:30pm to 6:30pm.
- Persistent. Original creation by Ariane Mercier and Perrine Dauvel. When the fragility of porcelain meets the robustness of concrete structures, urban flowers are born, treasures of 18th-century maritime exploration. For locations of installations and meetings with artists, see the program.
Cool Brest
Today a military wasteland, tomorrow a green lung for the city of Brest. Come and explore this space transformed for the duration of the event by set designers Les Oeils, Manu Facto and Tempête. Friday July 12 to Wednesday July 17, 3pm to 8pm (10pm on July 14).
7 performances and a music stage
Tourist office favorites
- Installation de feu Spectacle / déambulation par la compagnie Carabosse. Through an original scenography, punctuated with warm and simply human surprises, the Carabosse company invites you to discover the site of the 2nd Dépot barracks by the light of the flame. A poetic moment conducive to daydreaming… Friday July 5 and Saturday July 6 from 10:02pm at the 2nd Depot barracks.
- Rozéo, l’oscillation du paysage Show by compagnie Gratte Ciel Perched on frail metal rods, the performers sway gently, reminiscent of the reeds of the Camargue. A living installation that offers deep breathing with the sky as its horizon. Saturday, July 6 at 11:33 am and 6:02 pm. Sunday July 7 at 11:33 am and 4:16 pm at Jardins des Explorateurs.
- Les taupes / Maulwürfe A conception by Philippe Quesne, a performance by Vivarium Studio The group of giant moles, Maulwürfe, regularly emerge from basements around the globe, for concerts, performances, urban parades and forestry events. Thursday, July 11 at 9:30pm at Belvédère Cesaria Evora, Ateliers des Capucins.
- Brest Franquette With the Taste Ouest collective, Place Wilson is transformed into a food market, welcoming a selection of culinary specialists for local, gourmet offerings. Sunday, July 7: food market from 11:30 a.m. From 3:30pm to 7pm: musical afternoon tea and outdoor games at Place Wilson.
Fire installation
Rozéo, the oscillation of the landscape
Moles / Maulwürfe
Brest au rendez-vous is also...
- So Phare Away. A multiphonic sound creation by Audrey Olivetti. From July 8 to 11 at 8:30pm on the top floor of the Tour Tanguy. Reservations required on brest.fr or 02 98 00 80 80.
- What the birds see. An experiment between theater and cinema. Equipped with a helmet and a dashboard, another city appears: a city of transparency. From July 9 to 11 from 4pm to 8pm on the Paris Marie-Paul Kermarrec.
- Spluj. An immersive show and sound theater by the teatr Piba company. With headphones on, the play is an invitation to travel. A unique art and science experience. Saturday July 13 at 2.30pm, 4.30pm and 6.30pm bas de Siam. July 15 to 17 at 4pm, 5:30pm and 7pm at the 2nd Depot barracks.
Brest live
Les Ateliers des Capucins welcome BREST AU RENDEZ-VOUS from Monday July 8 to Wednesday July 17, with a program of eclectic contemporary music. Open-air concerts and a unique view over the Penfeld.
The summer will be rich in discoveries in Brest, here are a few suggestions…
