Le Voyage à Nantes 2026 Festival Focuses on Earth with Multiple Exhibitions
The 15th edition of Le Voyage à Nantes festival in 2026 will center on the theme of Earth as part of a new cycle exploring natural elements. The French city along the Loire River hosts this cultural initiative featuring public art installations and exhibitions. Key presentations include 'Interstellar – Réimaginer la Terre' at HAB Galerie, curated by Marc Donnadieu, examining Earth's scale through contemporary artists. Two exhibitions at the Castle of the Dukes of Brittany include 'Sorcières – Brujas' on witchcraft history until June 28, and '(Ex)pressions (Dé)coloniales #4' from May 8 to November 8 featuring Lylly Houngnihin, Rosana Paulino, and Omar Victor Diop. The Musée d'arts de Nantes presents 'Odyssée de l'oubli' by Anne and Patrick Poirier from May 22 to August 30, while Lieu Unique hosts Justine Emard's 'Rêves premiers' from June 19 to August 30 exploring technology-art connections. The festival emphasizes sustainable, accessible tourism under director Sophie Lévy.
Key facts
- Le Voyage à Nantes festival's 15th edition in 2026 focuses on Earth as theme
- Multiple exhibitions across Nantes venues from May through November 2026
- 'Interstellar – Réimaginer la Terre' curated by Marc Donnadieu at HAB Galerie explores planetary perspectives
- Castle of the Dukes of Brittany hosts witchcraft history exhibition and decolonial expressions show
- Festival promotes sustainable tourism and public art installations throughout the city
Entities
Artists
- Ali Cherri
- Caroline Le Méhauté
- Edgar Sarin
- Anne-Charlotte Finel
- Théo Mercier
- Barbara Schroeder
- Louis Guillaume
- Dominique Petitgand
- Lylly Houngnihin
- Rosana Paulino
- Omar Victor Diop
- Anne Poirier
- Patrick Poirier
- Justine Emard
Institutions
- Le Voyage à Nantes
- Castle of the Dukes of Brittany
- Musée d'arts de Nantes
- HAB Galerie
- Lieu Unique
- Museum of History of Nantes
Locations
- Nantes
- France
- Loire River