Summer events
July 13 and 14 festivities
On the 13th in Préfailles from 9pm: distribution of lanterns followed by a torchlight procession, departing from the chapel with the “Banda ambiance Pornichet” brass band. From 10pm to 2am: Bal populaire on avenue de la Plage Eric Tabarly, with Private DJ. At 11 p.m. Celtic-themed fireworks. All evening: entertainment, children’s rides and fairground stalls in the town center.
13th in Tharon-Plage: around 10.45pm Fire works at the Esplanade du Port de Comberge, boulevard de l’Océan. Ball from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. with DJ Blue Star.
On the 14th at La Plaine sur mer from 6pm: departure from La Prée. Float parade, fireworks at La Tara at 11pm, followed by a concert. Bar and snacks on site.
On the 14th in Pornic from 6pm: Fête de la Moule at the Vieux Port and around 11pm fireworks at the Plage du Château.
On the 14th in Saint-Brévin from 10:30 pm: lantern march followed by an artitificial fireworks display on Plage de l’Océan.
July 16 in Préfailles: parade of retro cars through the town.
July 17, 24 and 31 in Saint-Brévin les Pins: from 10:30 pm Skywatching (Saint-Joseph college parking lot).
From July 17 to 21 in St Hilaire de Chaléons: Les Vacances Spectaculaires, a circus arts and urban culture holiday for 11-15 year-olds.
July 19 at La Bernerie en Retz: Rock’n Square from 9pm at the Grande Plage.
July 19 in Pornic: Free concert by Cali from 9pm on the Esplanade de la Ria.
July 19 at La Bernerie en Retz, from 3pm: Big treasure hunt at the Grande Plage.
Every Wednesday in Saint-Brévin from 9pm: open-air concert, boulevard de l’Océan.
July 21 in Préfailles, from 9pm: Cats Food concert at Place du Marché.
July 21, 22 and 23 in St Hilaire de Chaléons: Les Zendimanchés, street arts and music festival.
July 22 in Pornic: Fête de la Galette from 6pm Plage du Porteau. Fireworks around 11pm.
July 23 at Saint-Brévin les Pins: Fête de la Mer from 8am to 6pm.
July 24 at La Bernerie en Retz: Introduction to Breton dance from 8.30pm at Les Halles.
July 25 in Pornic from 9pm at the Vieux Port: Free show by Immo-French Touch Made in German (juggling, magic, music and acrobatics).
July 26 in Pornic from 5pm: children’s show by La Baraque à Plume.
July 26 at La Bernerie en Retz from 2pm to 6:30pm: Historical investigation for children (6 to 12 years). Scour the town in search of clues that will lead you to the House of History!
July 27-29 in Préfailles: Les Musicales de Préfailles – book at the Mairie.
July 28 in Pornic from 10am to 11pm: Ride in Pornic. Discover board sports!
July 28 at Moutiers en Retz from 4pm: Sand constructions open to all.
July 28 to 30 in Saint Michel Chef-Chef: Festival Celtijade – 3 days of music, dance and song!



