Carnival in Nantes.

This city funds strange things and then leaves them running for years, which makes it unusually good to keep track of.

The best carnival in Nantes, chosen one at a time. Ask me for something more specific.

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Top picks

La reliure

La reliure

Tue, Feb 9 · 9:00 AM

Decré

Hands-on book craft

Brunch OH K-FÉE D’MJ

Brunch OH K-FÉE D’MJ

Sun, Feb 7 · 9:00 AM

Decré • $$

Vegan brunch with locals

Great terrace
Mini-visite 100 X Morellet

Mini-visite 100 X Morellet

Sun, Feb 7 · 3:00 PM

Saint-Clément

Playful geometry tour

Star performer
Performance

Performance

Sat, Feb 6 · 11:45 AM

Decré

Vintage cinema film screenings

MOGUIZ « COUCOU ! »

MOGUIZ « COUCOU ! »

Sat, Feb 6 · 8:00 PM

La Renaudière

Viral characters live

One time only
Stabat Mater

Stabat Mater

Sun, Feb 7 · 4:00 PM

Decré

Sacred voices and organ

One time only
Nelson

Nelson

Mon, Feb 8 · 4:30 PM

Decré

Forest music poetry

One time only

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Impro Contenders

Impro Contenders

Sat, Feb 6 · 6:00 PM

Decré

Improv battle nights

Labes

Labes

Sat, Feb 6 · 8:00 PM

Hauts-Pavés

Contemporary dance of resilience

One time only
Des saisons

Des saisons

Sun, Feb 7 · 6:30 PM

Saint-Clément

Photography exhibition opening

One time only
Presentation of Hermine's Wines

Presentation of Hermine's Wines

Mon, Feb 8 · 3:00 PM

Zola

Natural wines, local cave

One time only
DÉGUSTATION | Le Clos du Porteau

DÉGUSTATION | Le Clos du Porteau

Mon, Feb 8 · 3:00 PM

Zola

Family vineyard revival

One time only
La Mentale

La Mentale

Tue, Feb 9 · 8:00 PM

Saint-Félix

Theater of neighborhood truths

Rising artist

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Frequently asked questions

How are these carnival in Nantes chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is this list up to date?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on.

How do I find something that suits me?

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