Nantes Festival (March): Three weeks of contemporary music, dance, and theater performances featuring international and local artists.
Voyage à Nantes (June-September): City-wide art festival transforming public spaces with installations, performances, and exhibitions along the scenic "Green Line" route.
Jazz in Nantes (July): Week-long jazz festival featuring international jazz artists in historic venues.
Christmas Markets (November-December): Place Royale and other squares host festive markets with gifts, food, and holiday atmosphere.
Paimboeuf Festival (September): Waterfront celebration of maritime heritage with boats, music, and traditional crafts.
Major French holidays: New Year (Jan 1), Easter Monday (variable), May Day (May 1), WWII Victory Day (May 8), Ascension Day, Whit Monday, Bastille Day (July 14), Assumption Day (Aug 15), All Saints Day (Nov 1), Armistice Day (Nov 11), Christmas (Dec 25).