"Megaliths in Celebration" returns in 2026 with something new!
Following the success of “Mégalithes en Fête” in 2025, Auray Quiberon Terre Atlantique, the city of Carnac, and the Quiberon Bay Tourist Office invite residents to join them for a new edition on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Designed as a major community highlight, the event will offer a festive, friendly, and intergenerational day to bring the communities together and foster a sense of local pride.
On the program: activities, sports and recreational challenges, shows, concerts, demonstrations… and a major new addition: the Quest for the Megaliths.
Two highlights for an exceptional day
A large festive village in Carnac
Just like last year, the village will come alive with sports and recreational challenges, performances, concerts, demonstrations, and opportunities for socializing—all open to everyone.
- 2:00 p.m.: The festival village opens
Refreshments and food available throughout the day for a snack, a drink, or dinner - From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM:
- The 12 major challenges
Fun, lively challenges suitable for all ages to support your community by earning points. Grand finale of the Quest for the Megaliths with the Wall of Champions at 5:30 p.m. - Megaliths Area
Workshops and activities for everyone, in partnership with the Carnac Prehistory Museum and Auray Quiberon Terre Atlantique. - French Oyster Shucking Championship
Stages of the French Oyster Shucking Championship, featuring several events to discover: speed, knowledge, and presentation contests. Awards ceremony at 6:15 p.m. - The Ideas Forum
A vibrant, participatory space to share and discuss the future of our region. Three key topics: community organizations, youth, and the circular economy.
- The 12 major challenges
- 6:45 p.m.: Opening of the evening by Kevrenn Alré—Bagad and Breton dances
- 7:15 p.m.: Awards ceremony for the French Oyster Shucking Championship
- 7:30 p.m.: Awards ceremony for “The Quest for the Megaliths: The Golden Menhir”
- 8:00 PM: Jazz-inspired concert by the BPM Trio
- 9:30 p.m.: Grand aerial show by the Deus Ex Machina troupe
A unique, completely original, and majestic show. - 10:15 PM: DJ set by Mister Frenchwax
New for 2026: The Megalith Quest
Get your teams ready! The Quest for the Megaliths is coming in 2026: a brand-new inter-municipal challenge inspired by famous inter-city competitions, combining challenges, team spirit, and moments of camaraderie.
For this event, the 24 municipalities of Auray Quiberon Terre Atlantique are invited to form their teams to represent their communities in a festive and friendly atmosphere.
Each team will consist of five residents who must work together to complete a series of challenges centered around three iconic themes of the region: Land, Sea, and Air. Meet at the village for the final challenge: The Wall of Champions.
For all the details and the full schedule, visit: