Sports, culture, and discoveries: the major events of the weekend in Quimper

By Martine De Saint Jan
Published on May 15, 2026 at 10:11

This weekend, on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 May 2026 in Quimper and its surroundings, there are major sports and cultural events scheduled. Here is your outings agenda!

Visit to Municipal Greenhouses

New greenhouses are replacing spaces destroyed by Storm Ciaran. Visitors will discover cultivation methods, integrated biological protection, and water management.

Practical information:

• Saturday, May 16 at 2:00 PM and 3:30 PM at the municipal technical center, 18 rue Jules-Verne in Quimper.
• Registration: https://my.weezevent.com
• Free of charge.

The Java Garden

From noon to 2:00 AM, DJ sets in the rural setting of the Kerogan house garden, by the Odet River. There will also be a creators’ market and food trucks.

Practical information:

• Saturday, May 16 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 AM at Maison Kerogan, 8 chemin Bernard-Lannaud in Quimper.
• Voluntary participation starting from 5 euros.

Turkey Festival

The Turkish cultural association of Quimper is organizing the ninth edition of this event. Children’s show at 2:00 PM.

Practical information:

• Saturday, May 16 starting from 12:00 PM, at 205 route de Douarnenez in Quimper.

Cycling Race

The fortieth Tour of Finistère in the Quimper region, a professional cycling race, will see about a hundred riders from fifteen teams compete.

Practical information:

• Saturday, May 16, starting at 12:45 PM and finishing at 4:30 PM in Penvillers in Quimper. https://www.tourdufinistere.fr

Gouel Sonerion Penn ar Bed

The Sonerion Penn ar bed federation is bringing together 18 bagadoù and bagadigoù for this event, who will perform in auditions or competitions. A joint performance by all students of the ensembles is planned.

Practical information:

• Saturday, May 16 from 4:30 PM at Jardin de l’évêché, boulevard de Kerguelen in Quimper.
• Free of charge.

Comic book: Signing session

The L’introuvable bookstore welcomes Delphine Le Lay and Alexis Horellou to sign their latest comic book: “Les enfants de Microscopia” volume 1, published by Dargaud. https://www.instagram.com/p/DYO4ss7DolF/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA

Practical information:

• Saturday, May 16 from 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM at L’Introuvable bookstore, 16 rue du Frout in Quimper.

Conference: Kerga’s Work

Étienne de Kergariou presents his great-uncle’s work through the pages of the album “De l’Armor à l’Arrée.”

Practical information:

• Saturday, May 16 at 3:00 PM at the Musée départemental breton, 1 rue du Roi-Gradlon in Quimper.
• Free of charge.

Concert: Two Male Choirs

Meeting of two male choirs: Mouezh Paotred Breizh, directed by Jean-Marie Airault, and Chœur des Roches, directed by Florence Lardy-Gaillot.

Practical information:

• Saturday, May 16 at 8:00 PM in the Church of Locmaria, Place Bérardier in Quimper.
• Reservation: https://www.helloasso.com
• Price: 10 euros, free for children under 12 years old.

Fest’y Briec

A fest-noz organized by the Briec Festival Committee, featuring Fleuves, Iskis, Mazé/Ligen.

Practical information:

• Saturday, May 16 at 9:00 PM at L’Arthemuse in Briec.
• Reservation: https://www.yapla.com
• Price: 8 euros, free for children under 12 years old.

Flea Markets

• Garage sales and garden sales, Sunday, May 17 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the municipal hall in Quéménéven. Free entry.
• Swap meets, Sunday, May 17 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Edmond-Michelet school in Quimper. Donations welcome.
• Professional flea market, Sunday, May 17 from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM at allées de Locmaria in Quimper. Free entry.

Pupille World Cup

Final day of the international U13 football tournament: quarter-finals for men and semi-finals for women in the morning, followed by a parade and final stages in the afternoon. Matches are 12 minutes each.

Practical information:

• Sunday, May 17 at the Plomelin stadium.

Sunday Share

An afternoon to bring together people who feel lonely.

Practical information:

• Sunday, May 17 starting from 12:00 PM at Salle des Piverts, 72 bis rue de la Providence in Quimper.
• Each person brings their own picnic.

Model Boat Navigation

The modeling section of the Amicale laïque de Quimper is organizing a gathering of model boats.

Practical information:

• Sunday, May 17 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Étang de Creac’h-Gwen in Quimper. http://www.alquimper.fr/modelisme/
• In case of bad weather, the event will be canceled.
• Free of charge.

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