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Pardon de Saint-Malo

Early August 2026

2026

Early August 2026

2027

Dates confirmed later — moveable feast

Where

Brittany — Saint-Malo

What it is

Pardon de Saint-Malo explained

A Breton pardon — procession of banners, blessing of the sea and a Mass for sailors lost off the Emerald Coast, followed by fest-noz dancing.

Dates can shift by a day or two when a local council moves the programme to a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel. Accommodation in Brittany — Saint-Malo tends to sell out weeks ahead of the festival and prices rise sharply on the main night.

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What is Pardon de Saint-Malo?

A Breton pardon — procession of banners, blessing of the sea and a Mass for sailors lost off the Emerald Coast, followed by fest-noz dancing. It's a religious event held in Brittany — Saint-Malo.

When is Pardon de Saint-Malo in 2026?

Pardon de Saint-Malo runs Early August 2026 in Brittany — Saint-Malo. Councils can move the exact days by a day or two to land on a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel.

Is Pardon de Saint-Malo free to attend?

Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Pardon de Saint-Malo is free and open-air; you only pay for food, drink and any seating the town sells for a parade or firework display.

Where should I stay for Pardon de Saint-Malo?

Book a room in Brittany — Saint-Malo itself as early as you can: accommodation for this kind of festival sells out weeks ahead and prices climb sharply for the main night. A base in Brittany — Saint-Malo also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.

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