Whether you’re into wine, electro-music, or art, Bordeaux has a festival for you! If you follow my newsletter, you already know that the Gironde region is full of events, which can sometimes feel overwhelming. In this article, I’ll highlight the biggest festivals and events in and around Bordeaux—those that draw visitors from across France and abroad. The list has two parts: the 10 best events in Bordeaux Metropole and the 10 major events in Gironde (outside of Bordeaux).
The 10 best festivals and events in the Bordeaux Metropole
Carnaval des 2 drives
Held annually on the first Sunday of March, this carnival spans both sides of the Garonne. With costumes, shows, and a parade, each year brings a unique theme – see more details here.
Foire aux Plaisirs
This traditional fair happens twice a year (spring and fall) at Place des Quinconces. It offers rides, games, and fun for all ages. More info here.
Celebrating codfish, this June festival in Bègles (an important center of codfish in France for two centuries) blends food and culture, featuring young artists. Learn more here.
ODP Music Festival in Peixotto
Every June, Parc Peixotto in Talence hosts one of Bordeaux’s best music festivals, with a stellar lineup. For more details and tickets go to the festival’s website.
Bordeaux Wine Festival
Each June, wine lovers gather along the Garonne for Bordeaux Fête le Vin. It’s the perfect event to explore the many appellations of the Bordeaux region, often overlooked by visitors. The festival features concerts, drone shows, workshops, and games. More info on their website.
Throughout July and August, over 100 cultural activities, including music, theater, and gastronomy, take place across the city. Check out the full program here.
Climax Festival
Held at Darwin in September, Climax focuses on environmental issues, with debates, concerts, and cultural events. More details here.
FAB – International Art Festival
In October, the FAB festival brings two weeks of dance, street art, and performances to locations around Bordeaux. See the program here.
Brocante des Quinconces
This twice-yearly flea market at Place des Quinconces features 200 antique dealers and artisans. The spring edition is in April-May, and the fall edition runs from November to December. More info here.
Marché de Noël de Bordeaux
In December, Bordeaux’s Christmas market lights up the center with 150 stalls offering holiday goods and local products. More info here.
For other chic Christmas markets, check out my article (will be updated in late October).
Best events and festivals in Gironde (the Bordeaux region)
Fête des Bœufs Gras
Since 1283, Bazas has hosted this festival celebrating its famous beef. The Thursday before Mardi Gras features an oxen parade, judged by experts, and a banquet to savor the renowned meat. More details here.
Bazas is one of the most beautiful villages in Gironde, see the full list here.
Open doors in Médoc
Every April, the Maison du Tourisme et du Vin de Pauillac hosts an open-door weekend. Visit châteaux in the Médoc region and taste world-class wines. For details about all the participating chateaux click here.
Held every April at the Blaye Citadel, this festival gathers 80+ winemakers. Enjoy tastings, workshops, and guided visits by train or horse. Program and tickets here.
Open doors in Saint-Emilion
The first weekend of May sees Saint-Emilion’s châteaux opening their doors for tastings, tours, and family activities. The full program of the event with the participating châteaux and the activities taking place that weekend will be published here – here. You can also plan your trip to this wine region with my detailed guide to Saint Emilion.
Group wine tours in the Bordeaux wine region – by Lost in Bordeaux
During the summer, Castillon-la-Bataille hosts a grand reenactment of the 1453 battle. The town also offers medieval art workshops, tours, and exhibitions. For more info and tickets click here.
Andernos Jazz Festival
This popular jazz festival takes place in Andernos-les-Bains at the end of July. See details here.
Reggae Sun Ska music festival
Held every August at Domaine Equestre de Nodris in Vertheuil, this fun reggae festival boasts a great lineup of performers. Full lineup here.
The Medoc Marathon
The Médoc Marathon in September is famous for its stunning scenery, wine, and food. Even if you’re not running, enjoy the weekend’s festivities. See the program here.
See all the other things you can do in that region in my article about a weekend in Medoc.
Cabanes en fête
In December, Andernos-les-Bains celebrates oysters and wine with concerts, shows, and exhibitions. More details here.
Cabanes en fête – by Lost in Bordeaux
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July in Bordeaux is full of energy—think jazz festivals in village squares, dance classes on the riverfront, fireworks by the Garonne, and unique events you won’t find anywhere else. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, there’s plenty to keep your summer calendar full.
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The best events in Bordeaux (and Gironde) in July 2026
Jalles House Rock
Jalles House Rock is one of Gironde’s biggest rock festivals, bringing together local and international bands for two days of pure energy. Held in Saint-Médard-en-Jalles on July 3–4, the festival is all about sharing a love for rock music—and it’s totally free to attend! For the full lineup and info, visit the festival’s website.
Festival Confluent d’Arts
From July 3-4, the stunning Château de La Rivière in Fronsac hosts the Festival Confluent d’Arts. Expect a mix of music, street theater, visual arts, and local wine—all in a beautiful riverside setting. Some events are free, others require tickets. More details on the festival’s website.
Festival Rues et Vous
Festival Rues et Vous is a lively performance art festival held every summer in the beautiful medieval town of Rions. From July 3 to 5, the village fills with theater, dance, circus acts, and music—something for both kids and adults to enjoy. For tickets and the full program, head to the festival’s website.
Les 24h du Swing is a joyful swing festival filling the charming town of Monségur with music on July 3-5. With over 40 concerts across venues like the Bastide, Place des Tilleuls, the covered market, and even local bars and restaurants, the whole village comes alive with rhythm.For tickets and the full program, head to the festival’s website.
Les Nouvelles Saisons – music festival
Les Nouvelles Saisons is a classic music festival taking place in Bordeaux on July 2-9 at Cour Mably, la Cathédrale de Bordeaux, and the main library of Bordeaux. For more details and tickets, click here.
Le Festival des Hauts de Garonne
This is an annual music festival taking place on the rive droite of the Garonne. On July 2,3,9,10, plenty of music concerts will take place in different parks in four towns in Bordeaux Métropole (Floirac, Lormont, Bassens, and Cenon). See all the details here.
Summer of Music in Medoc
Les Estivales de Musique en Médoc is the only music festival in France dedicated exclusively to young laureates of international competitions. The concerts are hosted in some of the most prestigious châteaux in the Médoc area and are followed by wine tastings. The festival is taking place on July 3-17. See the full program here.
Before going, check out my guide to the Médoc region to discover other places that are worth a visit on the way to your concert 🙂
Caraïbos Lacanau Pro
The Caraïbos Lacanau Pro is one of the top surf events in France, held every summer in Lacanau-Océan.On August 8 -14, pro surfers from around the world hit the waves for this epic competition. But it’s not just about surfing—it’s a full-on beach festival with concerts, food trucks, craft stands, sports activities, and even surf lessons. For more info, click here.
Baroque Festival
Festes Baroques is a Baroque music festival taking place at different wine chateaux in South Gironde. So if you want to enjoy wine, beautiful music, and some of the most interesting patrimony in this region, this event is for you. The event will take place from June 24 to July 4. See more details here.
Les Escapades Musicales
Les Escapades Musicales is a big classical music festival that takes place in different natural and historic sites around the Bassin d’Arcachon. During five weeks (from June 18 – to July 18), plenty of international musicians will take part in this festival, aiming to celebrate the unique sites of Arcachon with the elegance of classical music. See the program here.
If you need more ideas on things to do in Arcachon, check out my article about a day trip to Arcachon.
On July 11-12, Château Formont turns into an open-air playground for electro lovers. Expect 40+ DJs, a sunset amphitheater, forest raves, a pool stage, and afterparties until sunrise. You can even camp on-site for the full experience. See all the info here.
Summer sales
Summer sales are a great opportunity to enjoy good deals on clothes, shoes, electronics, toys, and more. This summer Les Soldes d’été will take place from June 24 to July 21.
Dance on the Quai
Dansons sur les Quais is a fun, free dance event taking over the Bordeaux riverfront from July 14 to August 2. Learn styles like Salsa, Tango, Hip Hop, Zumba, and more—taught by pros from local dance schools.
Some classes require booking this year, so check the full program here.
Celebrate the French National Day
July 14th is the French national day, which is celebrated in every city in France. Like every year, Bordeaux will hold a series of popular events and parties. Apart from the traditional national day events, plenty of other parties will take place on July 13-14 in many parts of Gironde to celebrate this day. I will publish a list of the best events taking place that day in this article closer to July.
Musique en Graves
From July 19 to 26, the Musique en Graves festival brings classical and contemporary music to the heart of the Graves and Sauternes vineyards. Concerts take place in stunning châteaux like Rochemorin, Carbonnieux, and Domaine de Chevalier—offering a magical mix of music, culture, and wine. See more info here.
Bordeaux Metropolitan Summer
Like every year, Bordeaux Metropolitan invites you to discover the city and the area around it through a series of cultural events and activities. Between July 15 and August 28, more than 100 activities of music, dance, public reading, theater, circus, and gastronomy will take place around the Metropole. The full program of events will be published here.
Nuits Atypiques Festival
This multidisciplinary festival in the south Gironde has been taking place every summer since 1992. From June 6 to July 19, plenty of events will take place in 12 towns in the Gironde department. The program includes a variety of activities such as concerts, theater, films, debates, tours to discover the towns, and more. Check out the full program here.
La Bataille de Castillon
La Bataille de Castillon is a spectacle taking place during the course of several weeks in the summer, replicating the famous fight from 1453. Castillon-la-Bataille, the town where the show takes place, also hosts many activities and events revolving around the big show: tours of the city, exhibitions, workshops of medieval art, and more. For more info and tickets, click here.
Andernos Jazz Festival
One of the best Jazz festivals in the Gironde region is taking place July 24-26 in Andernos les Bains. For more details about the Andernos Jazz Festival, click here.
Andernos les Bains Jazz Festival
Reggae Village
From July 24 to 26, the town of Bourg will come alive with reggae beats. A full weekend of sunshine, music, and good vibes in a beautiful setting. See more details here.
Relache Festival
Relache Festival, created by the Allez les Filles association, is a series of concerts taking place at Square Dom Bedos in Bordeaux over the summer. See all the events this summer here.
Big events in other parts of the SW of France – July 2026
Blues Passions in Cognac
Every July, Cognac hosts one of the biggest music festivals in the region called the Cognac Blues Passion. The festival, which will take place on July 1-4, includes some of the biggest names in the Blues world in its program. See the full program here.
Le Festival de Saintes
This big music festival is taking place in the famous Abbaye-aux-Dames ( la cité musicale) in Saintes, a pretty town in Charentes Maritime. Le Festival de Saintes is an established classical music festival, bringing all the biggest names in the genre to one magical weekend every year. This year the festival will be taking place on July 11-18, See the program here.
Jazz in Sanguinet
Another amazing Jazz festival in our region takes place in Sanguinet, just next to Biscarrosse Lake. This is a fun and free event with plenty of concerts and exhibitions. This year the event will take place on July 13- 19, for more info, click here.
Fêtes de la Madeleine
Fêtes de la Madeleine is the big festival of Mont de Marsan, in the Landes department, celebrating the Gascony culture. The five-day event transforms the city into a big carnival with plenty of concerts, traditional food, and activities for kids. The festival is taking place on July 22 – 26. Check out the long list of events here.
Jazz in Marciac
Marciac is a nice little village in the Gers department (about 2 hours’ drive from Bordeaux) that hosts one of the biggest Jazz festivals in the region. The festival takes place for three weeks (from July 20 to August 5) and has a very impressive lineup of international Jazz artists. Check out the full program here.
Festival Musicalarue
The Musicalarue is a big music festival taking place in Luxey (about an hour’s drive from Bordeaux) from July 31 to August 2. More info here.
Fête du Cognac
The Cognac festival celebrates the spirits of the region, the Cognac, Pineau des Charentes, and wines of the region. This is a fun and happy event with plenty of drinks and good music. And it’s an opportunity to discover one of the best destinations in the region, the town of Cognac.
The event will take place on July 22-25 in the center of Cognac. See the full program here.
Vesere Festival
The Vezere festival is a classical music festival taking place every summer in the Brive region. A long list of concerts will take place between July 7 and August 11 in the different theatres and chateaux in the region. See the program here.
Brive is located on the border between the Corezze and the Dordogne departments and is a great destination for anyone traveling in the region in the summer.
The Sarlat Theatre festival
The Sarlat Theatre Festival is one of the biggest theatre festivals in the region. From mid-July to the beginning of August, the medieval town turns into a big theater stage with plenty of performances in different parts of the city center. This year, the festival will take place from July 18 to August 3. See the program here.
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Spending August in Bordeaux? You’re lucky — the city slows down, the weather is perfect, and there’s something fun happening almost every day. From open-air festivals to rooftop apéros and day trips to the beach, August feels like one long summer party.
If you’re visiting for the first time, check out my 5-day itinerary, which includes two day trips and my custom Google Map to help you explore. And if you’re still deciding where to stay, this guide to the best neighborhoods in Bordeaux will help you find the right base.
Now here are the best things to do in Bordeaux this August 👇
The best events in Bordeaux (and Gironde) in August 2026
Go for a drink in one of Bordeaux’s summer bars
Plenty of rooftops, terrace cafes, and open bars are surging all over the city starting from the end of May/beginning of June. Some are more posh and chic, others simple and chill but they are all super fun to hang out in during the summer in Bordeaux. Check out the list of the best summer bars in Bordeaux.
Go to the beach
If you’re coming here for the summer I’m sure that going to the beach is on your list. This area is abundant with beautiful sandy beaches on the Atlantic coastline as well as on the many lakes surrounding the city. If you want to discover some new beaches around Bordeaux check out my article about the best beaches near Bordeaux.
Nuit du Terroir à Bourg – canceled
The beautiful town of Bourg will be celebrating its annual Nuit du Terroir on August 1. In the program, plenty of wine producers and farmers from the region will present their products accompanied by live music. See all the details here.
Gujan Mestras en Fêtes – canceled
This weekend Gujan Mestras, the oyster capital of Arcachon, is hosting a big summer celebration. The four-day festival (August 6-9) includes plenty of concerts, oysters, games for kids, and fireworks. For more details, click here.
The Fest’Arts Festival
The Fest’Arts festival in Libourne was created about 30 years ago to honor street performing artists. On August 6-8, the center of Libourne will be turned into a big promenade and plenty of performances will take place on the pretty streets of the city. Check out the full program here.
You can combine this event with a visit to Saint Emilion, here’s my article about a day trip to Saint Emilion.
Fort Décibel Festival – cancled
The Fort Décibel Festival is taking over Fort Médoc on August 7–8 with two days of trance, techno, and acid vibes in a stunning UNESCO-listed setting. Expect live DJs, food trucks, camping, and even a party boat from Bordeaux! More details and tickets here.
Les Fêtes de la Mer in Arcachon
It’s that time of the year when sailors and Arcachon lovers gather to celebrate the sea with les Fêtes de la Mer. During the two-day festival, you can enjoy plenty of activities in the center of Arcachon, from music concerts on the beach to flea markets and a huge picnic. It’s also a religious event so a few big masses will be held on both days. The event is taking place on August 14-15, for more info click here.
Village du Canon Festival
On August 14–16, the village of Le Canon comes alive with four days of concerts, bandas, DJ sets, a funfair, food stalls, pétanque, and fireworks. Free and open to all. See the full program here.
La Fête de l’Huître d’Arès – canceled
From August 13–16, Arès (on Arcachon Bay) celebrates its famous oyster festival with three days of tastings, bandas, dancing, and a lively funfair. A true summer tradition on the Bassin d’Arcachon, it’s the perfect mix of local flavors and festive atmosphere. See the program here.
Festival Bordeaux 3×3
From August 15–22, the Placette de Munich in Bordeaux hosts a week-long 3×3 basketball festival with tournaments, public activities, music, and food trucks. See the full program here.
Bordeaux Metropolitan Summer
Like every year, Bordeaux Metropolitan invites you to discover the city and the area around it through a series of cultural events and activities. BetweenJuly 15 and August 28, more than 100 activities of music, dance, public reading, theater, circus, and gastronomy will take place around the Metropole. You can see the full program here.
La Bataille de Castillon
La Bataille de Castillon is a spectacle taking place during the course of several weeks in the summer, replicating the famous fight from 1453. Castillon-la-Bataille, the town where the show takes place also hosts many activities and events revolving around the big show: tours of the city, exhibitions, workshops of medieval art, and more. All the events will be taking place between July 16 and August 15, for more info and tickets, click here.
Go to a night market in Arcachon
A night market is taking place in the center of Arcachon every night (Tuesday to Friday) from July 1 to August 28. For more details, click here. Check out my full guide to Arcachon before going. You can also combine it with a guided tour in Arcachon, click here to book a tour.
Fete de l’herbe Cap Ferret
On August 21-23, the village of L’herbe will host its annual feast with concerts, games on the beach, and food. L’herbe is an oyster-farming village and one of the most magical places on Bassin d’Arcachon. For more info click here.
Médiévales de Lesparre-Médoc
On August 22–23, the gardens of the medieval Tour de l’Honneur in Lesparre-Médoc turn back time with two days of parades, medieval camps, artisans, old-fashioned games, children’s activities, combat shows, and feasts. Costumed visitors are welcome to join the fun. See info here.
Festival Polynésien
The Polynesian Festival at Bassin d’Arcachon offers three days of dance, music, crafts, and cuisine, celebrating the vibrant culture of the Pacific Islands from August 21-23. The event takes place at Parc Lecoq in Biganos. See the full program here.
Festival Soulac’n Jazz
On August 20-23, Soulac-sur-Mer swings to the rhythm of Soulac’n Jazz. A sunny and festive weekend where jazz meets the ocean. See the full program here.
Paille & Ripaille Festival
Paille & Ripaille is a local gastronomy festival taking place every year in Langon. The objective of the festival, which will take place on August 28-30 in Parc des Vergers, is to support local food producers. The program includes concerts, farm animals, and a lot of local specialties. See more details here.
Akupana Eco Festival
Arcachon is throwing a festive weekend full of games, good vibes, and a long lineup of artists. August 29-30 at Plage des Arbousiers. See details here.
Big events in other parts of the SW of France – August 2026
A beautiful 4D show at Château de Duras
Every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday during the summer (July 9 to August 27) the beautiful chateau of Duras is hosting an amazing 4D spectacle where they screen the history of the chateau and a fun story for kids at the end. See more details here.
The show starts at 22:30 but if you’ve never visited the chateau before, make sure to come earlier in the day so you’ll have the chance to visit the rooms and see the stunning view from the top.
Ete Musical en Bergerac
The Musical Summer in Bergerac is an annual event taking place in the first two weeks of August. All the concerts and shows are taking place in different castles in the Bergerac region such as Château de Biron, Château de Saint Germain, Église de Monpazier, and more. This year, the festival takes place on August 1-16; see the program here.
Jazz in Marciac
Marciac is a nice little village in the Gers department (about 2 hours’ drive from Bordeaux) that hosts one of the biggest Jazz festivals in the region. The festival takes place for three weeks (from July 20 to August 5) and has a very impressive lineup of international Jazz artists. Check out the full program here.
Vesere Festival
The Vezere festival is a classical music festival taking place every summer in the Brive region. A long list of concerts will take place between July 7 and August 11 in the different theatres and châteaux in the region. See the program here.
Brive is located on the border between the Corezze and the Dordogne departments and is a great destination for anyone traveling in the region in the summer.
Beau C’est Festival
Beau C’est Festival is a music and theater festival happening on August 7-8 in Bosset, a little town close to Bergerac. See the full program and more details here.
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This weekend we have free concerts on the banks of the Garonne, Jardin Public and at the charming port town of Andernos les Bains. Other than that, there are some interesting exhibitions for those of you looking to hide from the sun as well as plenty of ideas to enjoy the Bordelaise summer without spending a dime.
Here is the list of things to do this weekend in and around Bordeaux (August 18-19):
Enjoy a concert at the summer pavilion on the Garonne
The summer pavilion on le Quai Deschamps on the right bank of the Garonne is a great way to enjoy your evenings during the hot Bordelaise summer days. The pavilion, organized by the Orangeade association, is hosting free music and gastronomy events every Friday and Saturday until September 22. Take a look at the program for this Friday (August 17) and for this Saturday (August 18).
When: August 17-18, from 6pm Where:Quai Deschamps, 33100 Bordeaux
Open Air Festival
Bordeaux Open Air is a series of free summer electronic music events, all set in different locations and with a great city vibe to them. The next event will take place on August 19 in Jardin Public and will be dedicated to Djs from London.
When: August 19, 15:00 Where: Jardin Public, place du Champ de Mars, 33000 Bordeaux
Dance Tango at the Grande Poste
Like every summer the Tango Bordeaux association organizes public tango dance in different location in the center of Bordeaux. Join their tango party at the Grande Poste this Sunday (August 19), see more info on the facebook page of the event.
When: August 18– 16:00 Where: 7 rue du palais gallien, 33000 Bordeaux
Brasilian Funk in charming Andernos les Bains
Bate Funk Brasileiro is a group of 13 musicians playing tribute to Brazilian music from the Rio Black Power of the 70s to the Samba Funk of today. The concert will take place this Saturday (August 18) at the beautiful port town of Andernos les Bains. For more info check out the facebook page of the event.
When: August 18– 21:30 Where: Esplanade de la jetée andernos
Go to the beach at Bordeaux Lac
The beach is the perfect summer spot and if you’re in Bordeaux you don’t have to go very far for it. The cute beach of Bordeaux Lac has everything you need: a sandy clean beach with beautiful clear water and a lot of shade from the nearby trees for those who don’t really like the sun. the beach is open to the public daily from June 1st to August 31 and starting July 1st it offers water and beach activities such as sailing, kayaking, mini-golf and more. Check out the list of daily activities here.
Bordeaux lac by Lost in Bordeaux
When: June 1- August 31 Where: Boulevard Jacques Chaban Delmas, 33520 BRUGES
Dance on the Quai
This is the last weekend of Dansons sur les Quais, a series of dancing classes and events where people gather to dance together and learn a variety of dancing genres like Tango, Salsa, Bollywood, Forro, Hip Hop, Street Jazz, Zumba, Country and more. These activities are guided by professional dancers from different dance schools in Bordeaux and they are completely free, so this is a great opportunity you don’t want to miss. The dancing events are taking place daily on the quai until August 19. For more details and the full program check out the website of Dansons sur les Quai.
When: Daily until August 19 Where: Quai Louis XVIII, 33000 Bordeaux
Hide from the sun in the beautiful Parc Bordolais
Parc Bordelais, the biggest parc in Bordeaux, is located in the northern part of the city in the Cauderan neighborhood. Although a bit far from the city center, making an effort to get there really pays off. A lake, beautiful trees, huge green spaces and a lovely terrasse café are only part of what parc Bordolais has to offer. This park is one of the best places for kids in Bordeaux. Besides two large playgrounds (for younger and older kids), there is a puppet theater and a little train that takes you on a tour around the park. If you want to discover more parks in Bordeaux check out my list of the best picnic locations in the city.
Parc Bordelais by Lost in Bordeaux
Bordeaux Metropolitan Summer
Like every year Bordeaux Metropolitan invites you to discover the city and the area around it through a series of cultural events. More than 100 activities including music, dance, public reading, theater, circus and gastronomy are taking place between July 8 and September 25. These events are so widely spread across the metropolitan area of Bordeaux that you are guaranteed to discover places (especially parks) that you have never heard of before: Parc d’observation in Floirac, Parc du Viver in Merignac, Parc Camponac in Pessac and many more. Check out the full program of events here.
When: Daily from July 8 to September 25 Where: Bordeaux Metropolitan – check out the exact location of every event in the program.
Exhibition at the beautiful Espace Saint Rémi
Espace Saint Rémi is a beautiful place to go see exhibitions and cultural events in the center of Bordeaux. During the next ten days (August 16-26) the place will host an exhibition by three different artists: Léonard Lahoz (porcelain design), Twotom (aquarelle painting), Anne d’Aressy (pastels). A meeting with the artist Léonard Lahoz will take place this Friday at 18:00.
When: August 16-26 Where:Espace Saint-Rémi – 4 rue Jouannet – 33000 Bordeaux
Join the guided visit of the Urban Legends Exhibition
Legendes Urbaines, an exhibition that hosts more than 50 street artists, is beeing presented from June 21 to September 16 at La Base Sous Marine, one of the most unique places in Bordeaux. The exhibition follows the evolution of street art from the 80s until today and presents different art styles from graffiti, to video art, vitrage paintings, works on wood, fabric and much more. If you want to learn more about the meaning behind these fascinating pieces of art, join the guided tour that will take place this Saturday (August 18) at 16:00. The tour doesn’t require prior reservation and is limited to 30 people (price is 3 euros). For more details about the tour click here.
When: August 18, 16:00 Where: La Base Sous Marine, Boulevard Alfred Daney, 33300 Bordeaux
Garden Party – in one of the nicest terasses of Bordeaux
A nice collaboration is taking place this summer between Frida, a restaurant with a beautiful inside garden, and the French Gin producer G’Vine Gin. Every Sunday during the summer a cocktail party takes place at Frida, with a selection of special cocktails and a discount price of 6 euros for Gin and Tonic. For more info click here.
When: August 19, 17:00 Where:27-29 rue Buhan, 33000 Bordeaux, France
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Most of the events this weekend revolve around music and dance with some big festivals taking place in Bordeaux, Pessac, Eysines and Villenave d’ornon. But as usual Bordeaux has much more to offer and so we also get to enjoy a food truck festival, a street art exhibition and a film festival.
This is the list of things to do in and around Bordeaux this weekend (June 28-July 1):
Relache Festival
Relache Festival, created by the Allez les filles association, is a set of evenings of free concerts that are going to take place at different places and dates during this summer. The 9th edition of this festival will last about 3 months (May 30 to August 31) with performances by both local groups and international acts in many genres of music. The event on Friday evening (June 29) is part of the Eysines Goes Soul annual festival and includes a rich concerts program – check it out here. Take a look at the full program of events on their website.
When and Where:
June 29- Domaine du Pinsan – 33320 Eysines June 30- Salle des fetes Grand Parc- 39 Cours de Luze, 33300 Bordeaux July 2- Esplanade Charles de Gaulle, 33000 Bordeaux
Bordeaux Food truck Festival
This is the biggest gathering of food trucks in the region of Nouvelle Aquitaine, with around 60 food trucks registered to participate in the five events of the festival, which are spread on different dates until the end of September this year. This festival aims to mix street food with the finesse of the wine world. As part of this gastronomic event, visitors can taste the wines of the hosting châteaux and specialty food coming from all corners of the world: French, Italian, Brazilian and many more.
The next food-truck weekend will take place on June 30-July1 in Château Maucaillou. Although the event is generally free you will need tickets for some of the activities during that weekend- you can buy them here. This weekend will also include: a wine workshop, a dj set, cars exhibition, dancing lessons on the quai, outdoor games, free concerts and many more. This time you can even take a tour on a helicopter to see the wineries from above. Bordeaux expats blog published an interesting article about the Bordeaux food truck festival – you can read it here.
See all the details about the five weekends of the Bordeaux food truck festival here.
When: June 30- July 1 Where: Château Maucaillou, 25 Route de la Gare, 33480 Moulis-en-Médoc
Les Tropicales – film festival
The tropicales is a perfect festival for all cinema lovers and was created to stimulate people to share their thoughts and feelings about different movies. This year the festival includes both popular films from recent years and new movies that were premiered at the Cannes festival. The festival will take place from June 28- July 1 in three different locations in Bordeaux: Darwin,Cinéma Utopia, Place du Palais and the new Salle des fêtes du Grand Parc. Take a look at the full program.
When: June 28- July 1 Where:Different location, check out the program of the festival
Dance show by three famous choreographers
A co-production of the National Opera of Bordeaux and the Opera of Limoges presents an evening of three works by three famous choreographers: Petite Mort by Jiří Kylián, Le Chant du compagnon errant by Maurice Béjart and Le Concert (ou Les Malheurs de chacun) byJerome Robbins. The dance show will be performed in the Opera of Bordeaux, during nine nights from June 27 to July 6.
When: June 27 to July 6 Where: Grand Théâtre, place de la Comédie, 33000 BORDEAUX
Celebrating the opening of the salle des fêtes du Grand Parc
To celebrate its reopening , la salle des fêtes du Grand-Parc organizes three days of free events and activities that will take place on June 28-30. Up until it closed its doors 25 years ago, it used to be a very popular concert venue in Bordeaux. The program includes plenty of concerts, theater performances, exhibitions and activities for kids. Take a look at the full program here.
The inauguration event will take place Friday evening (20:00) with performances by Gamine, Tender Forever, Magnetix, Stalag, Les Stagiaires, Bolton, Mush, Strychnine, Stilettos and Les Cons.
When: June 28-30 Where: Salle des fêtes du Grand Parc. cours de Luze33300 Bordeaux
Festival Les Z’Arpètes
This is the 16th editions of this outdoor arts festival that takes place this Friday and Saturday (June 29-30) in Villenave d’Ornon. This two festive days include a very rich program of concerts and performances on Friday (18:30 to 2:00) and Saturday (14:30 to 4:00) as well as an artisans’ market and many activities for kids. Check out the full program here.
When: June 29-30 Where: Plaine de Courréjean, Chemin de la Caminasse, 33140 – VILLENAVE D’ORNON
Discovery festival of the Bordeaux circus School
This weekend you have the opportunity to discover the circus school of Bordeaux with a host of performances and workshops. The discovery festival, that has started this Monday, will come to an end this Saturday (June 30) with a discovery workshop at 10:30 and shows in the afternoon. Pre-registration is required to participate in the workshop (contact: info@ecolecirquebordeaux.com / 05 56 43 17 18). Some of the events are free and some require a ticket (10 euros) – check out the full program.
When: June 25-30 Where: Centre Culturel des Arts du Cirque, 286 boulevard Alfred Daney, 33300 BORDEAUX
Festival en Bonne Voix
This is the 12th edition of the Bonne Voix festival that takes place every year in Parc Razon in the center of Pessac and proposes a rich program of French music. This year the festival will take place on Saturday (June 30) and will include six concerts: BB brunes, Jil Caplan, Tom Frager, La Féline, Eskelina, Lila and les Pirates.
When: June 30 Where: Parc Razon, 33600 Pessac
Dance Tango in Jardin Public
Like every summer the Tango Bordeaux association organizes pubic tango dance evenings in different location in the center of Bordeaux. This weekend you could join the first tango event of this summer on Sunday (July 1st) in Jardin Public. You can see the full list of events for this summer in the website of the association.
When: July 1st – 16:00 Where: Jardin Public, 33000 Bordeaux
Swing In Kiosque
Tango is not the only dance we’re going to see this weekend in Jardin Public. If you’re more into a groovy pace then this event is for you. Swing In Kiosque is a series of improvised dance events that take place once a month. This Sunday (July 1st) Swing In Kiosque will take place at 3pm in Jardin Public. Take a look at the full program of events on their facebook page.
When: July 1st – 15:00 Where: Jardin Public, 33000 Bordeaux
La guinguette des enfants
An event for kids will take place this Saturday (June 30) in one of the coolest summer places in Bordeaux – la Guinguette Chez Alriq. The tavern on the board of the Garonne will host you and your family for a special day that will include a sophrology session, a big family picnic and a dj set. The price is 5 euro for adults. For more details check out the facebook page of the event.
When: June 30- 11:00 Where:ZA Quai des Queyries, Port Bastide, 33100 Bordeaux, France
Urban Legends Exhibition
Legendes Urbaines, an exhibition that will host more than 50 street artists, will be presented from June 21 to September 16 at La Base Sous Marine, one of the most unique places in Bordeaux.
For more details check out the facebook page of la Base Sous-marine.
When: June 21 – September 16 Where: La Base Sous Marine, Boulevard Alfred Daney, 33300 Bordeaux
New exhibitions at the Musée de la Création Franche
Two new exhibitions have been presented at the Musée de la Création Franche in Bègles on June 15.
All I need is love is a thematic collection that will be presented until May 2019. Le Monde selon Carles Tolrà, is a personal exposition that will be presented at the museum until September 2. Check the program of events and exhibitions on the website of the museum.
Where: 58 Avenue Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny, 33130 Bègles
Latin Music by the National Choir of Bordeaux
The National Choir of Bordeaux will perform this Saturday (June 30) at the Opera of Bordeaux with a program that include Latin American songs, influenced by the time the head of the Choir spent in Buenos Aires. For tickets and more info click here.
When: June 30- 20:00 Where: Place de la Comédie, 33000 Bordeaux
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Last weekend was all about getting out of the city to discover chateaux and do some wine tastings. So before we get on to the more standard tipsy weekends, it’s time to take one weekend for more relaxed activities such as art and gardening. That is not the case however for our night program which is full of nice surprises.
This is the list of things to do this weekend in Bordeaux (April 13-15):
Culture
L’image livre-Czech avant-garde artists of the 20s.
The exhibition “L’image-livre” presents a private collection of Czech book covers from the graphic designer PierrePonant from the period of 1920 -1930. The exhibition offers a window to modern creation in the graphic world through a collection of more than 100 pieces of art.
When: January 25- May 5 Where: 39 rue Bouffard, 33000 Bordeaux
Street Color at Institut Bernard Magrez
An extensive street are exhibition will be presented from April 5 to June 24 at the Institut Bernard Magrez. The expo will include some well known street artists (mostly French ones), such as MAD C (GER), Seth (FRA), d’Alexöne (FRA) and more. This institute is a historic monument dated to the 18th century, so the combination of an ancient chateau with street art will most certainly add to the atmosphere of the exposition.
Itinéraires des Photographes Voyageurs – photography festival
The 28th edition of the “travelling photographers routes” festival is taking place April 1-29. During this month, 17 photography expositions will be presented in the main cultural institutions of the city such as the Rocher de Palmer in Cenon, the Bibliothèque Grand Parc, Espace Saint-Rémi and others.
Get the full list of all artists and more info about the event here.
Photo by Jean Paul Lefret
Festivals and Salons
Convention Tattoo Bordeaux
The international tattoo convention of Bordeaux will take place on the weekend of April 14-15 in Hangar 14, which is located at Quai des Chartrons. The program includes: a tattoo contest, expositions, live concerts and different activities such as juggling and brake-dancing.
Photo by Timothy Paul Smith on Unsplash
When: April 14-15 Where: hangar 14, 115 Quai des Chartrons, 33000 Bordeaux How much: 15 € /day
Festival of urban cultures in Lormont
Festival des cultures urbaines in Lormont is taking place From March 31 to April 14. The festival revolves around urban culture and its artistic expressions with a program that includes concerts, workshops and activities of art, sport, dance and more. Although the festival is close to its end, you can still enjoy some interesting shows this weekend so check out theprogram.
When: March 31- April 14 Where: Brassens Camus, Rue Henri Dunant, 33310 Lormont
With Kids
Spring Break
Spring Break in the Bordeaux area started almost a week ago and I know many of you are out of ideas for things to do to entertain the kids. If you need some help, check out my list of six things to do over Spring break.
photo by: @lost_in_bordeaux
Architecture workshops for kids
CIAP (the center of interpretation of world heritage) of Bordeaux will hold an architecture workshop for kids (aged 4-8) on April 14. And while your kids practice their skills, building with Kapla, you have the chance to discover the urban landscape of Bordeaux and the challenges of its evolution.
When: April 14, 10:30 Where: 4 place de la Bourse, 33000 Bordeaux How much: 5€ (free for the parents)
Explore the behind the scenes of the Opera
“Le Vin & la Musique, accords et désaccords” is an exposition currently presented at the Cité du vin, that makes various fascinating connections between music and wine as they are reflected in different works of art. During the spring break (April 7-22) the museum added a workshop for kids that will allow them to enjoy this exhibition as well. Kids (ages 8-12) will discover the magic world of the Opera through its costumes and decorations. At the end of the workshop they will create their own opera decorations.
When: April 7-22 Where: 1, esplanade de Pontac Bordeaux
Explore dinosaurs
A fun activity for kids takes place this week at the commercial center of Bordeaux Lac (until April 14). Your kids will discover the dinosaurs world through a variety of activities such as virtual reality, dinosaur egg hunt, selfies with dinosaurs and more.
When: April 10-14 Where: Avenue Quarante Journaux, 33300 Bordeaux
Different activities
Le Printemps du Bourgailh
Le Printemps du Bourgailh is the must go event for all plant lovers, aspiring gardeners or just environmentally conscious citizens. The event will take place April 14-15, at the heart of the 75 hectares of l’écosite du Bourgailh. The program will include a plants market, gardening workshops for kids and grownups, a mobile farm and more.
When: April 14-15 Where: 179, avenue de Beutre – 33600 Pessac How much: free
Furniture Hospital
Les P’tits Gratteurs, a local association that organizes activities in the St Michel and St. Croix neighborhoods, invites you to repair your old furniture at their event “L’ Hôpital des Meubles” that will take place April 14. Come with your piece of furniture, that you have always wanted to fix but never had the time, and they will provide you with the right materials and equipment.
When: April 13 Where: 10 Rue de Grassi, 33000 Bordeaux How much: 40€ to 60€
Holidays on Ice
A musical spectacle on ice will take place April 13 at the Meriadeck rink. For info and tickets.
When: April 13 Where: 95, cours du Marechal Juin, 33000 Bordeaux
Drinking/ Fooding/ Shopping
Sounds of Science – Brunch Electronique
Aux vivres de l’art will host an electro-music brunch on April 15. In the program: a food truck and a cool line up: Panic acoustik, C’Ams, Dunas, DJ Deep Rod Sepheu (South Africa). For more info and tickets.
When: April 15 at 14:00 Where: 4 rue Achard, 33300 Bordeaux, France
Vide Dressing so Chic à Bordeaux
Come to participate in a big fashion sale of 30 friends that gathered their wardrobe at the “Vide Dressing so Chic” event that will take place on April 14 at Espace Nomade. If you want to make some space in your closet and donate some of you clothes, the Fringuette association will be happy to collect them.
Where: 39 rue du chateau d’eau, 33000 Bordeaux, France When: April 14 (10am- 7pm)
Erasmus Festa do Brasil
For the students among you, or just people who like to party, Erasmus Bordeaux invites you this Friday (April 13) to their Festa do Brazil- Samba, cocktails and a tropical vibe. The party will take place at the Torito Bar.
Where: 47 cours alsace lorraine, 33000 Bordeaux, France When: April 13
Le M restaurant, headed by the two talented chefs Arno and David invites you to their event Music by Night this Friday (April 13). The evening will start with TRIO 180c and will continue into the night with DJ YOUCEED, accompanied by surprising cocktails and delicious tapas. Come and join them in their celebration!
Where: 53 Rue Lafaurie Monbadon. 33000 Bordeaux When: April 13
There are a few big events and festivals this weekend, among them the open doors weekend in Médoc, the wine festival in Blaye and the vide greniers of Bordeaux which will take place all around the city. This is also a great weekend for art, there’s an exciting street art exposition, a planetarium and a lot of photography.
There’s definitely a lot to wait for so without further ado, these are the things to do in Bordeaux in the weekend of April 6-8:
Special events
Open doors in Médoc
To celebrate the beginning of the spring theMaison du Tourisme et du Vin de Pauillac will hold an open doors weekend where you’ll be able to visit all chateaux of the Medoc region and do a lot of wine tasting. The events will take place April 7-8.
One of my favorite things to do in France is to wander around vide greniers, discover what French people hold in their homes and buy a lot of stuff I don’t really need at ridiculously low prices. This weekend is a heaven for vide grenier fans. On April 8, more than 20 vide-greniers will take place all over the city. The vide grenier on Barrière Judaïque will take place April 7-8.
The locations are:
Bordeaux maritime: Place Saint Martial, Place Jean Cayrol (Ginko), Place Buscaillet
Chartrons – Grand Parc – Jardin public: Place Paul Doumer, Quai des Chartrons, Centre social du Grand-Parc, Cours Xavier Arnozan (côté Jardin Public), Rue Matignon
Centre ville: Barrière Judaïque (Saturday and Sunday), Place Pey Berland, Place des Martyrs de la Résistance
St Augustin – Tauzin – Alphonse Dupeux: Place Gaviniès, Place de la République, Rue Tanesse, Place de l’église
Nansouty – Saint-Genès: Square Liotard (jardin des Barrières), Rue Tanesse, Place Nansouty
Bordeaux Sud: Rue des Douves, Cours de l’Yser (entre 213 et 232), Place Dormoy, Rue Tanesse, Place Ferdinand Buisson
Caudéran: Parvis de l’église Saint-Amand, Parc Stéhélin, Barrière Judaïque (Saturday and Sunday).
An extensive street are exhibition will be presented from April 5 to June 24 at theInstitut Bernard Magrez. The expo will include some well known street artists (mostly French ones), such as MAD C (GER), Seth (FRA), d’Alexöne (FRA) and more. This institute is a historic monument dated to the 18th century, so the combination of an ancient chateau with street art will most certainly add to the atmosphere of the exposition.
Itinéraires des Photographes Voyageurs – photography festival
The 28th edition of the “travelling photographers routes” festival is taking place April 1-29. During this month, 17 photography expositions will be presented in the main cultural institutions of the city such as the Rocher de Palmer in Cenon, the Bibliothèque Grand Parc, Espace Saint-Rémi and others.
This weekend you will have the opportunity to hear the stories behind the pictures. On April 6-7 all of the institutions will hold meetings with the participating photographers that will take you through their journey.
Get the full list of all artists and more info about the event here.
Photo by: Didier Bizet
When: April 6-7
Movie screening of Babette Mangolte
The CAPC (museum of contemporary art of Bordeaux) presents the works of the French-American cinematographer Babette Mangolte as part of its program dedicated to film and video on April 4-8. The program will include the screenings of the Roof Piece (1973/2017) and Roof Piece on the High Line (2012), about the American dancer Trisha Brown. The films will be accompanied by an exhibition that will include her first films. For more info.
When: April 4-8 Where: 7 Rue Ferrere, 33000 Bordeaux
Artistes des 4 coins du monde
Hotel de ville de Bordeaux is currently presenting a photography exhibition of French artists originating from other countries around the globe, or as the name of the expo suggests from 4 corners of the world. For more details.
When: Until April 12. Where: Hôtel de ville – Palais Rohan, Place Pey Berland33000 Bordeaux
Festivals and Salons
Festival Musical Écran
Festival Musical Écran ( April 1-8)is a very unique film festival all dedicated to documentaries about music. This year theprogram of the festival includes 20 films from four different countries. While the festival already started last weekend there are still plenty of interesting films in the program for the upcoming weekend. The screenings of all the remaining films will be in Cinéma Utopia.
Queercore: How to Punk a Revolution
When: April 1-8 Where: 5 Place Camille Jullian, 33000 Bordeaux. How much: up to 10 €
The Blaye Spring Wine Festival
The Blaye Spring Wine Festival, will take place on April 7-8 at the Blaye Citadel. The annual wine festival brings together more than 80 winemakers with the goal to promote the diversity in the wine world. The program includes discovery workshops (introduction to tasting, mixing workshops and food and wine pairing), guided visits of the citadel, by train or horse and more. Childcare will be made available free of charge in order to allow also parents to enjoy this event.
When: April 7-8 Where: Citadelle de Blaye, 33390 Blaye
Esclave du livre (literature festival)
Esclave du livre is a literature association whose goal is to promote reading and to support the creation of new literature. On April 6-8they will hold a literature festival that will bring together authors and illustrators for debates, public readings, performances and uncovering of pieces that haven’t been published yet.
When: April 6-8 Where: Place Renaudel – Quartier Ste Croix
Concerts/ Shows/ Games
Virginia Rodrigues in Cenon
Virginia Rodrigues, the Brazilian singer with the amazing voice will give one concert at Le Rocher de Palmer in Cenon on April 6.
When: April 6 / Where: 1 Rue Aristide Briand, 33152 Cenon
Ice Hockey match
Two Ice Hockey matches will be held on April 7-8 at the patinoire de mériadeck.
When: April 7-8 Where: 95 Cours du Maréchal Juin, Bordeaux
Ensemble sax
More than 50 saxophonists will gather for four free concerts, conferences and masters classes at the “Ensemble sax” event April 5-8. Four of the 50 are famous personalities in the saxophone world: Dragan Sremec, Serge Bertocchi, Nicolas Prost, Frédéric Couderc.
The schedule of the event is the following:
April 5– 19h30- Conservatoire, salle Ravel : Sax Stories
April 6– 20h00 – Marché des Douves
April 7 – 19h30- Marché des Douves : Les saxophones Nouvelle-Aquitaine
The Ludofestival in Canéjan is a game festival, which will take place April 2-12 and will have an art theme. During the festival families can participate in various competitions, try different games, meet their creators and more. For more info and the schedule about the 12 days festival see here.
When: April 2-12 Where: 8 chemin de Barbicadge ,33610 Canéjan
Planétarium in Cap Sciences
For the next two weeks (April 7-22) Cap Sciences invites your kids to discover and learn about the biggest mysteries of the universe. The planetarium will make simulations of the sky in real time and will reproduce it with more the 3000 stars, planets and galaxies. The visit to the planetarium is limited to kids older than 8. For ages 3 to 5, they will offer storytelling sessions . It is recommended to reserve tickets online as the sessions for the planetarium are limited to groups of only 19 people.
When: April 7-22 (14h15, 15h, 15h45) Where: Hangar 20, Quai de Bacalan, 33300 Bordeaux
Drinking/ Fooding/ Shopping
Per Kilo sale in Amos
Amos, the solidarity shop will hold its annual per kilo sale in April 5-7 in their Marignac shop. The price of a clothing article will be defined by its weight: 5€ per kilo. See more details.
When: April 5-7 Where: 208 Avenue d’Arès, 33700 Mérignac
Atelier de Boulangerie
Learn how to make different types of bread: pain de campagne, bread with nuts, cereals, figs and more. In this workshop, hosted by Kweezine on April 7, youwill learn how to knead, weigh, shape and bake bread. you will discover all the tricks that will enable you to recreate the recipes at home.
On April 7 There will be a Vicious Soul party at Quartier Libre. The party will be dedicated to 50s and the 60s music. The lovers of the period can enjoy some Rhythm and Blues, Rock’n’Roll, Soul music and punk from the 60s.
When: April 7 at 9pm Where: 30 rue des Vignes, 33800 Bordeaux
Hope you’ll have a productive weekend full of wine, art and shopping! Have fun and share your impressions from the events in the comments below. Thanks!
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The main event in Bordeaux this weekend is definitely the Marathon of Bordeaux. For those who look for smaller events there are nice festivals and expos and even a big vinyl records salon, and for some of them you don’t even have to get into Bordeaux center.
These are the things to do in Bordeaux in the weekend of March 23-25:
Special events
Bordeaux Marathon
The Marathon(24 March) takes place in the historic city center, allowing the runners to cross all the historic sites and some of Bordeaux’s biggest wineries. The Marathon will start at 20:00 which makes it even more special as runners can see the city by night with special decorations just for the event. Most of us are probably not in shape for the 42km run, but that should not prevent us from enjoying the atmosphere in the city as well as seeing others run 🙂
Culture
“Le vin & La musique, accords et désaccords” à La Cité du Vin
The art exposition at la Cité du Vin, named “Le vin & La musique, accords et désaccords“, reveals the relationship between wine and music through a visual journey that alternates between paintings, music and stage art. Around 150 pieces of art will be put in place from French and European collections: ceramics, paintings, music books , instruments and more. The exposition will take place March 23-24for the price of 8€.
Address: 134 – 150 Quai de Bacalan, 33300 Bordeaux
Festivals and Salons
Salon International du Disque de Bordeaux
The international salon of vinyl and cd records of Bordeaux will take place March 24-25in the Parc des expositions. It’s the 57th edition of this festival that brings together 80 exhibitors from France and abroad and proposes all genres of music: rock, pop, soul, jazz, punk, reggae and more.
Price: Normal 3€50 / Student 2€ / free for kids.
Address: Parc des expositions de Bordeaux – Vélodrome
Cordes Sensibles 2018- Guitar Festival
The annual guitar festival, Cordes Sensibles will take place on March 23-25 in Saint-Médard-en-Jalles and this year will be mostly dedicated to duos. Besides the concerts the festival will include master classes, art expos and concerts of the music school of Saint-Médard-en-Jalles.
Address: Carré des Jalles, place de la République33160 Saint-Médard-en-Jalles
Les Fous Rires de Bordeaux
If you still haven’t attended, les Fous Rires de Bordeaux is still on until March 24. It’s a very unique humor festival with more than 80 artists participating and different activities taking place all over the city. The festival provides the opportunity to experience humor in different forms, such as on stage, in pictures and even through cooking!!
There are two parts to the festival: Festival IN, with well known artists on stage. Festival OUF– that proposes free activities during the whole week of the festival such as workshops, happenings, entertaining children in hospitals and more.
Piano voyageur, a concert performed by the pianist Jérôme Médeville will take place at Château de Cadillac on March 25, at 15:00. Médeville will play classical music from the 18th and 19th centuries, such as Chopin, Beethoven, Debussy, Mozart, and Liszt. Ticket Price is 9€.
Address: 4 Place de la Libération, 33410 Cadillac
Reggae concert and fundraising in Cenon
On March 24, le Rocher de Palmer will hold an evening in support of the SOS Mediterranee association denouncing the deplorable conditions in which refugees cross the Mediterranean, often risking their lives. The event will include a reggae concert of two and a half hours with the following artists: Yannis Odua, Natty Jean, Papa Style, Brahim.
The concert will start at 20:30, ticket price is 20€ (18€ online). For tickets andmore details.
Address: 1 Rue Aristide Briand, 33152 Cenon
With Kids
Early Easter egg hunt in Talence
The Taillade neighborhood in Talence organizes an early Easter egg hunt March 24, between 14:00 and 19:00. Once the baskets of chocolate are full, kids and their parent will be able to taste it together.
Address: salle les Mallerettes, 170-172 cours Galliéni – 33400 TALENCE
Festival Entre 2 Rêves
The Entre 2 Rêves Festival, organized by the Collectif Entre 2 Rêves, takes place between 21-31 March on the right side of the Garonne river ( Cénac, Langoiran, Cambes and other towns in the area). Those 10 days will be full of shows of different genres: theater, music, circus and more. For thefull program and tickets.
Prices: daily show 2.50€, evening show 5€.
Drinking and Fooding
Original Cocktail Tour 2018
TheOriginal Cocktail Tour takes place March 20-26 in five bars in Bordeaux: Madame Pang, Au Symbiose, Le Gabriel, Le Taquin, Au CanCan “Coquetels & Flonflons” . During these 7 days these five bars will propose a menu of special cocktails at reduced prices.
Hope this list will help you find some nice things to do during this rainy weekend in Bordeaux. And for all the Marathon runners, you are very brave and good luck to you 🙂
