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"The most British of French cities" presents, from August 10th to 14th, A BRITISH MUSIC FESTIVAL

Founded in the 1850s, Dinard owes much to British influence. Many wealthy tourists and members of the literary and artistic elite arrived from the British Isles to enjoy the local climate. Numerous existing villas and the English church of Saint-Barthélemy bear witness to this influence.

This strong link between Dinard and the United Kingdom remains vibrant and visible. For over 30 years, the Dinard British Film Festival has fostered these connections, as has the town's twinning with Newquay in Cornwall. The Dinard Opening Festival further strengthens this link through music.

Mixing many musical genres (baroque, classical, folk, rock) that the British master best, the Dinard Opening festival attracts a wide audience. Each evening, it will take place in the city, in theatres, on outdoor stages and in unusual places – churches, hotel lobbies, gardens… English music, but also Welsh, Scottish and Irish music will be featured.

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Emeraude Cinéma Dinard and Emeraude Kino invite you to the 13th edition of the German Film Festival!

Join us from November 4th to 10th for previews, numerous films competing for the Emerald Pretzel award, and festive events!!

The History and Heritage Association is organizing an exhibition on the Roaring Twenties, a prosperous period for Dinard, in the Port Breton manor (400m from Clos de la Fontaine) from May 22 to August 5.

Hours: 3 PM - 7 PM

Price: €5, free for under 18s.

Saint-Exupéry. Wind, sand, and stars...

Wednesday, May 13

6 p.m.: The Little Prince , a musical tale by Balthazar Pouilloux and Adrien Mercier.
Silmaril Orchestra – Conductor: Eléa Hetzel.
A unique, faithful, and entirely operatic adaptation – to be published in March 2026 by Gallimard. It is the work of a very young company of formidable composers, singers, and performers, none of whom are over 25! There will be more than twenty of them on stage.

9 p.m.: Oriental cabaret with Amel Brahim-Djelloul and her musicians.
Following in his journey the pioneer of the airmail service that was Saint-Exupéry, we will fly over North Africa carried by the captivating voice of Amel Brahim-Djelloul surrounded by her musicians (vocals, guitar, violin and percussion – derbouka, daf, tar, bondir).

Thursday, May 14

6 p.m.: Trio Tasis and their new program Milóngo.
We will cross the Atlantic to South America for a concert dedicated to the great figures of the golden age of tango (1920-1940).

8:30 pm: The Little Prince , a musical tale (2nd performance).

Friday, May 15

6 p.m.: The music of Saint-Exupéry
A chamber music program that will showcase the composers that Saint-Exupéry admired: Mozart, Chopin…

8:30 p.m.: Saint-Exupéry, the commander of the birds , a theatrical performance inspired by the life and work of Saint-Exupéry with the actor Franck Desmedt.

Saturday, May 16

4 p.m.: Hope, Teruel mountain range
Film adaptation of Malraux's work. Screening of the film, presented by Michel Denis.

6 p.m.: Malraux and Saint-Exupéry
A talk by Jean-Yves Tadié dedicated to these two authors, so distant yet so close, by a shared taste for "elsewhere", adventure and distant lands.

8:30 p.m.: ""¡No Pasaran! » , closing concert
An illustration of memories of the Spanish Civil War with works by 20th-century Spanish composers for voice, piano and strings.

Stephan Bouttet Auditorium

6 Rue Sadi Carnot
35800 Dinard

Bookings can be made on the festival website or at the tourist office.
 

The 37th Dinard British & Irish Film Festival will take place from October 7th to 11th, 2026!

Enjoy a few days in Dinard to discover the gems of British cinema in a festive atmosphere.

For a few days, Dinard lived to a British rhythm.

What a pretty market and you can go there on foot from Clos de la Fontaine (around 400m)!

It is good to linger there and take the time to hunt for some good products. It is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful markets in the region.

Around the market halls , which are open every morning of the week, many merchants come to sell clothes, groceries, crafts, fruits and vegetables, meat, fish and seafood.

The little culinary extras: a coffee or a small white wine at the Café des Anges, a sausage galette to take away (the best in my opinion is the one from Pleudihen), rillettes from Lepage sous les halles, or mussels a la plancha at the Morisseau workshop.

Practical information:

Les Halles de la Concorde : 18 traders every morning from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (except school holidays, not all traders are present on Monday morning)

Large market around the Halles de La Concorde:

• From September 1 to December 31:

  • Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

  • Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• From July 1 to August 31:

  • Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

  • Nearly 300 traders gather on the Halle esplanade during the season.

The Flea Market takes place every first Sunday of the month.
About thirty exhibitors, all professionals, are present on the Halle esplanade (market square) for an unpacking and sale of furniture, crockery, linens and old books… jewellery, trinkets and paintings. From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free access. 

Painting competition for everyone, of all ages, amateur or experienced, Dinard en Couleurs takes place from Prieuré beach to Port-Blanc beach, when Dinard is adorned with its summer colors. All supports and all techniques are authorized!

After deliberation by the jury, at 5 p.m., Sennelier, partner of the competition, will award prizes to the winners.

🗓 Sunday, June 7 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
📍 Registration on site, Écluse beach
🎫 Free
 

The CSI International will take place from July 30 to August 2, 2026.

A magnificent event featuring internationally renowned riders. Its derby attracts up to 15,000 spectators to the beautiful green setting of the equestrian center and the village of stands. Admission is free.