Known for its industrial wealth, the city of Saint-Nazaire has nevertheless a strong cultural activity, notably thanks to many events and other festivals that mark the entire year.
In January, place at the Folle Journée. Created in 2005, this activity takes place in several towns in the Pays de la Loire and offers classical music concerts for three days. The opportunity to appreciate the talents of great international musicians, and to learn about this musical genre.
Every year in March, the arts school of Saint-Nazaire proposes the festival Croisesments des arts. For two weeks, exhibitions, conferences, performances and shows are held throughout the city. All this is central to digital creation and its various possibilities.
The Grande Marée takes place in June, on the beach of Saint-Nazaire. This giant picnic gives the opportunity to enjoy a friendly and warm moment, opening the ball of the summer festivities. In the streets, concerts, circus shows or even a guinguette, the city is animated.
Festival of world music recognized in Europe, Les Escales places its suitcases at Saint-Nazaire in August. More than 30,000 people flock every year to discover the heads of posters and the discoveries that take place in shows on the harbor.
