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Book clubs in Rezé, come alone, bring a book.

4 upcoming book clubs, readings, poetry nights and author talks in Rezé at 4 venues — all easy to walk into on your own.

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Reading nights in Rezé and where

Eglise Notre Dame du Rosaire (1) · L'Auditorium (1) · La Barakason (1) · Le Chronographe (1)

Eglise Notre Dame du Rosaire1 upcoming

Sat5Dec
MusicRezé
20:00–22:00

Cappella Britannica, a cappella night, Notre-Dame du Rosaire, Rezé

Eglise Notre Dame du Rosaire

On Saturday 5 December 2026 at 20:00 the church Notre-Dame du Rosaire in Rezé hosts Dormir, rêver peut-être ? Une lumière dans la nuit, a concert by the vocal ensemble Cappella Britannica, directed by Lionel Bourguignon. The listing describes a musical and poetic journey around night, sleep and dreams, with a cappella pieces from the Renaissance to contemporary creation. The programme includes Sleep by Eric Whitacre, Lullaby by Jaakko Mäntyjärvi, O nata lux by Thomas Tallis, Peace I leave with you by Knut Nystedt and Northern Lights by Ēriks Ešenvalds, as well as works by Poulenc, Kerry Andrew, Gesualdo and Janequin. Anne Rauturier adds readings of texts about the night and dreams. The listing says participation is libre but does not give an amount, so no price is stated. The concert runs from 20:00 to 22:00. A quiet vocal concert like this is easy to enjoy alone. «L'ensemble vocal Cappella Britannica, dirigé par Lionel Bourguignon, vous invite à un voyage musical et poétique autour de la nuit, du sommeil et des rêves.» Starts 20:00, ends about 22:00. Source: OpenAgenda — Vie associative Nantes ville et métropole (open data). The listing says participation is libre and gives no amount, and the concert runs 20:00 to 22:00.

L'Auditorium1 upcoming

Wed17Feb
CultureRezé
20:00–21:15

Jérôme Rouger’s absurd talk on hens’ rights, L’Auditorium, Rezé

L'Auditorium

Who better than Jérôme Rouger, a specialist in hijacked speeches, to answer a question like this? Between scientific information and highly debatable remarks, this pseudo-lecture takes up the rights of the hen and the living conditions of the egg with an offbeat, absurd eye. A subtle and joyful way of asking ourselves, more broadly, about our own human condition: funny and committed. From age fourteen, at L'Auditorium in Rezé, just south of Nantes. Wednesday at eight; tickets €8 to €18 depending on the rate, via La Soufflerie. «Pourquoi les poules préfèrent être élevées en batterie — Jérôme Rouger» Starts 20:00, ends about 21:15. Source: OpenAgenda — Nantes Métropole (open data).

La Barakason1 upcoming

Thu17Dec
MusicRezé
20:00–22:30

De Kift, Dutch punk brass band, at La Barakason, Rezé

La Barakason

On Thursday 17 December 2026 at 20:00 La Barakason in Rezé hosts De Kift, a Dutch band the listing describes as the punk spirit joined to the brass of a fanfare, with texts drawn from literature sung by powerful voices. Starting from punk, De Kift has evolved into a polymorphic genre, a sort of multigenerational rock fanfare. Since the 1980s, fathers, sons and cousins have shared the stage and led a career rich in collaborations, including in theatre and cinema. The group insists on singing in its mother tongue, Dutch, and its style is an explosive mix of melancholy, party and poetry in a Do It Yourself spirit. The audience will discover their joyfully offbeat universe and a few new pieces due on their next album in 2027. The listed times are 20:00 to 22:30. Tickets cost between 8 and 18 euros. A fanfare concert is easy to enjoy alone, because the energy carries the whole room. «Associez l'esprit punk aux cuivres de la fanfare, et vous obtiendrez De Kift.» Starts 20:00, ends about 22:30. Source: OpenAgenda — Nantes Métropole (open data). The listing gives 22:30 as the end. The band sings in Dutch.

Le Chronographe1 upcoming

Sun15Nov
CultureRezé
15:00–17:00

Sara Mychkine reads Minuit à Minuit, Le Chronographe, Rezé

Le Chronographe

On Sunday 15 November 2026 at 15:00 Le Chronographe in Rezé hosts a reading by the author Sara Mychkine, invited by the Maison de la Poésie de Nantes for her residence in Nantes. She reads extracts from Minuit à Minuit, published by Le Bruit du Monde in 2023, a novel in free verse that takes the form of a letter from a mother addicted to crack to her daughter, whose custody has been taken from her. The reading is preceded by a 30-minute focus visit of the exhibition Maternités, archéologie de la figure maternelle, which starts at 15:00, and the reading itself begins at 16:00. The listing gives the price for entry plus guided visit as between 2 and 6 euros. A reading with a short visit beforehand is easy to attend alone, since everyone gathers to listen to the same text. «Ce roman en vers libres est la lettre bouleversante d’une mère droguée au crack à sa fille» Starts 15:00, ends about 17:00. Source: OpenAgenda — Le Chronographe (open data). The listing gives the entry plus guided visit price as between 2 and 6 euros.

First time?

How to join a book club alone

  1. Check the book, then relax. Many groups welcome people who have not finished it — the official page says if reading ahead matters.
  2. Arrive five minutes early and tell the host it is your first time; they will introduce you.
  3. Say one thing — a line you liked or a question. That is enough for a first evening.
  4. Nothing that suits you? Host a silent reading night: 60 minutes silent, 15 minutes talk, phones away, any book, finish at a café.

Phrases in the local language for your evening: Phrases for tonight

Questions people ask

Where can I join a book club in Rezé?

This page lists 4 upcoming book clubs, readings, poetry nights and author talks in Rezé at 4 venues, from city open data. Public libraries and bookshops run most of them, and most are free.

Can I go alone to a book club in Rezé?

Yes. Most people at public book clubs and readings come alone; the host opens the conversation, and having finished the book is often optional. Arrive early and say it is your first time.

Is there a silent reading party in Rezé?

If none is listed, host one: create a free invite on party.comealone.app, pick a café, read silently for 60 minutes, talk for 15, phones away, any book.

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