Major events and highlights

Clisson is transformed into a life-size stage for a colourful Italian festival. Extravagant costumes, Venetian masks and performances enliven the cobbled streets and the river Sèvre Nantaise. Parades, shows, a farmers’ market and music enchant the public, offering an immersive experience of the city’s Italian soul. A timeless journey, where the mysteries of the Venice Festival come together to create an unforgettable spectacle. It’s the not-to-be-missed event of the year!

The towns and villages of the Vignoble Nantais region are putting their hearts and squares on fire for the Fête de la Musique! In Clisson, Vallet, Divatte-sur-Loire and Le Loroux-Bottereau, concerts, brass bands and open stages follow one another in a joyous effervescence.

With Hellfest due to take place in Clisson from 18 to 21 June 2026, some towns are adjusting their music calendar. The result? A revamped Fête de la Musique, spread over several evenings to make the most of every moment, without any logistical overlap.

From 18 to 19 July 2026, Clisson is reborn from its medieval stones for a weekend when history comes alive before your very eyes. Camps, tournaments, jugglers and feasts transform the town into a living theatre. Every street here whispers the legends of Olivier V de Clisson and the Dukes of Brittany.

Classic car enthusiasts come together for a parade of classic Volkswagens: Beetles, Buggies, VW Combis and many more! Clisson vintage, with its retro atmosphere, brings the town alive with the sound of old-fashioned engines and meetings between enthusiasts.

Your back-to-school event in the Vignoble Nantais takes place on the first Sunday in September and is organised by the Sèvre et Loire Community of Communes. Throughout the day, a variety of sporting, musical and cultural activities are on offer, with the participation of local associations. A twenty-kilometre loop circuit allows you to discover the treasures of the Vignoble Nantais. Accessible to all, it is punctuated byfestive and gourmet stages.

Departure is between 9am and 11am. Registration is free for a new loop every year.

A dreamlike festival of sound where instruments whisper, clatter and sing. Musicians and music lovers come together in a convivial atmosphere. Let yourself be transported by the masterpieces of classical music at this festival open to all.

Under the medieval Halles de Clisson, the Muscadet New Year celebrates the emblematic wine of the Vignoble Nantais. Taste the 2026 vintage and explore the local crus, revealing the richness of the terroir. It’s a convivial day where refined, expressive Muscadet reveals its full potential. Share a unique moment, between gustatory discoveries and a festive atmosphere.