It looks like it’s going to be quite a rainy weekend so I guess most of you will be looking for some indoor activities. Some of the options this weekend include the big fair of antiques and art and the Trente Trente art festival. If you prefer keeping it cozy, you can check out the list of five coffee places in Bordeaux, and enjoy some excellent local coffee. Here’s the list of things to do this weekend in and around Bordeaux (January 25-27):
International magic festival
The international magic festival will take place in Théâtre Fémina on January 25-27. This year seven world-class artists (magicians and illusionists) will offer you breathtaking spectacles that you wouldn’t want to miss. For more info and tickets click here.
When: January 25-27 / Where: 10 Rue de Grassi, 33000 Bordeaux
Salon des Antiquaires et de l’Art Contemporain
The Salon of Antiques and contemporary arts is one of the biggest events in Bordeaux for Antique hunters. Around one hundred exhibitors, rigorously selected from different areas of France and other countries in Europe, will present their collections and knowledge in history and art. Le Salon des Antiques et des art contemporaine will take place at the Parc des Expositions from January 26 to February 3. Entry is 10 euros and free for kids under 15 years old. For more details click here.
When: January 26 – February 3/ Where: Parc des Expositions, Bordeaux Lac, 33000 Bordeaux
Bordeaux rock Festival
The Bordeaux Rock festival will take place on January 23-27 in different music venues in Bordeaux: The Iboat, Quartier libre, El Chicho, L’avant scène, Void, La Tencha, La Voute, L’imperio, L’Antidote, and Salle des fêtes du grand parc. For the full program and tickets click here. Some of the events are free.
When: January 23-27/ Where: Different venues in the Bordeaux area (check out the full program)
Le Cirque Arlette Gruss
Arlette Gruss is a traditional French circus, founded in 1985. The circus has performed in Bordeaux several times in the last two decades and this time it’s coming back with a new show. This year they offer a free, guided visit to the circus village to those who bought a full priced ticket to the show. The circus tent will occupy place de Quinconces from January 10 to February 6. For more details and tickets click here.
When: January 10 to February 6 / Where: Place des Quinconces, 33000 Bordeaux
La nuit des conservatoires
This Friday (January 25) le Conservatoire de Bordeaux invites you to a special night with concerts and performances from all the disciplines taught at the conservatory. Besides concerts, the night includes workshops and lectures. The concert is free and open to all. For more info click here.
When: January 25, 18:15 to midnight / Where: Jacques Thibaud
22 quai Sainte-Croix, Bordeaux
Vietnam circus
This week (January 23-26), Pin Galant in Merignac hosts the amazing show Teh Dar by the new Vietnamese circus. Teh Dar means dancing around the fire in the K’h, the language of an ethnic minority in central Vietnam. The circus uses the costumes, the colors and the special traditions of the region in their beautiful show. For tickets and more info click here.
When: January 25, 18:15 to midnight / Where:34 av. du Maréchal-de-Lattre-de-Tassigny, 33700 MERIGNAC
Trente Trente – Emerging arts Festival
Trente Trente is an annual festival, created to promote emerging artists in Bordeaux and Nouvelle Aquitaine in general. The festival includes more than twenty performances by artists from all genres, with some experimenting with interdisciplinary arts. Check out the full program that includes dance, music, theater, circus and more. The festival takes place on January 18-31 in different theaters and cultural spaces across the metropole (see the full list here).
When: January 18 – 31 /Where: Different venues in the Bordeaux area (check out the full program)
Tremplin de 2 Rives
This is the 7th edition of the Tremplin de 2 rives festival which aims to promote the musical talents of Bordeaux. The festival includes eight evenings from January 5 to February 9. This weekend is dedicated to Bordeaux west. On Saturday (January 26) five bands will take the stage of Salle Quintin Loucheur. For more details click here.
When: January 26 / Where: 96 rue de La Béchadel, 33000 Bordeaux
Hostens Trails 2019
Every year the Gironde department organizes plenty of sportive events that are open to the public. The first one of 2019 is about to take place this weekend (January 26-27) in Hostens. The event offers several trails for both runners, walkers and Nordic walkers. The price varies according to the trail and prior registration is mandatory. For more info click here and here.
When: January 26-27 /
Where: Secteur de la Base Nautique Hostens
Album Artworks Exhibition in Pessac
Album Artworks is an exhibition of five artists that have worked with Bordelaise bands and created both cd covers and accessories for music concerts. The exhibition will be presented at Sorti 13 in Pessac between January 25 to Mars 3. For more info about the artists click here.
When: January 25 to Mars 3 /
Where: Sortie 13 – rue Walter Scott, Rue Walter Scott, 33600 PESSAC
Visions graphiques Exhibition
Visions graphiques is an art exhibition by 31 students in their fifth year studying graphic design. The exhibition will be presented at the maisonBm2050 until February 21. For more info click here.
When: January 24 to February 21/ Where: 1 quai armand lalande, 33300 Bordeaux
Interactive special effects exhibition
Do you ever wonder how the special effects you see in movies are made? If you do then you should check out the “Effetsspeciaux” exhibition taking place these days in Cap Sciences. It’s an interactive exhibition that allows you to see the behind the scenes of the cinema world and experiment with different special effects like the green screen. Entry prices range from 6.5€ to 9€ and free for kids under 5 years old. For more info click here.
When: until August 26 / Where: Hangar 20 quai Bacalan, 33000 BORDEAUX
That’s all for this weekend guys!
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This weekend there are plenty of art and music concerts to keep you busy. If you want to plan ahead check out my winter edition of things to do in Bordeaux. Here’s the list of things to do in Bordeaux this weekend (January 18-20).
Trente Trente – Emerging arts Festival
Trente Trente is an annual festival, created to promote emerging artists in Bordeaux and Nouvelle Aquitaine in general. The festival includes more than twenty performances by artists from all genres, with some experimenting with interdisciplinary arts. Check out the full program that includes dance, music, theater, circus and more. The festival takes place on January 18-31 in different theaters and cultural spaces across the metropole (see the full list here).
When: January 18 -31 Where: Diffent venues in the Bordeaux area (check out the full program)
Le Cirque Arlette Gruss
Arlette Gruss is a traditional French circus, founded in 1985. The circus has performed in Bordeaux several times in the last two decades and this time it’s coming back with a new show. This year they offer a free, guided visit to the circus village to those who bought a full priced ticket to the show. The circus tent will occupy place de Quinconces from January 10 to February 6. For more details and tickets click here.
When: January 10 to February 6 Where: Place des Quinconces, 33000 Bordeaux
Le Salon du Livre Ancien de Bordeaux
Le Salon du Livre Ancien de Bordeaux brings together more than 40 French exhibitors for the biggest ancient books event in the Southwest of France. Every year more than 3000 people attend this event to look for rare pieces of literature and discover old book from every genre: fiction, kids books, old magazines and more. The event will take place at Cours Malby on January 19-20.
When: January 19-20 Where: Cours Malby, 33000 Bordeaux
Tremplin de 2 Rives
This is the 7th edition of the Tremplin de 2 rives festival which aims to promote the musical talents of Bordeaux. The festival includes eight evenings from January 5 to February 9. This weekend is dedicated to Bordeaux center. On Saturday (January 19) five bands will take the stage of Athénée Joseph Wresinski. For more details click here.
When: January 19 Where: Place Saint-Christoly, 33000 Bordeaux
Salon du Disque de Collection
Krakatoa in Merignac will host an event dedicated to collection CDs. Those are two days (January 19-20) of fun music browsing where you can find some real treasures among the hundreds of vinyls, CDs, DVDs and more. For more info click here.
When: January 19 – 20 Where: 3 Avenue Victor Hugo, 33700 Mérignac
Grand Nettoyage le Grand Crohot
This is an event with a great cause. This Sunday (January 20) Surfrider Foundation Antenne Gironde invites everyone to a big cleaning of the Grand Crohot beach in Lège Cap Ferret. For more info click here.
When: January 20 starting 10:30 Where: 33950 Lège-Cap-Ferret, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Tour de la Métropole en courant
The Tour de la Métropole en courant is a march/run with the goal to support hospitalized kids and to make their dreams come true. L’hôpital des enfants et Aladin (the association behind the event) will host you for a coffee on January 20 at 8:30 before leaving in the direction of d’Ambarès et Lagrave at 9:30. For more info click here.
When: January 20 starting 8:30 Where: Leaving from Place Amélie Raba-Léon, 33000 Bordeaux, France
A creative workshop at the Kaléidoscope exhibition
Before this beautiful exhibition comes to its end on February 17, Institut Bernard Magrez continues with its workshops for kids and adults. This Saturday (January 19) the museum is hosting a creative workshop around the works of Koralie, one of the most impressive artists presenting at this exhibition. After a presentation of her colorful works, the host will guide you and your kids in making your own piece of art in the same spirit. The workshop is open to kids older than 5 years old. For more details click here.
When: January 19 at 15:00 Where: 16 rue de Tivoli, 33000 Bordeaux, France
The Big Lebowski French Fest
An evening all dedicated to the cult movie Big Lebowski will take place this Friday (January 18) at Bowling Mériadeck. The evening include activities like bowling polishing competition, electing the best disguise and more. For more info and tickets click here.
When: January 18 at 18:00 Where: 2 Terrasse du Général Koenig 33000 Bordeaux
Architectures du Bauhaus – Photography exhibition
This year marks 100 years to the birth of the Bauhaus movement. To celebrate Bauhaus Architecture, Bordeaux hosts a photography exhibition by the photographer Hans Engels. The exhibition will be presented at the Goethe-Institut Bordeaux from January 17 to Mars 9. to For more info click here.
When: January 17 – Mars 9 Where: 35 Cours de Verdun, 33000 Bordeaux
Noche Del Pintxo in Talence
After many successful Pintxo nights in Halle de Bacalan, the new Halle de Talence market continues this great tradition. As the name indicates, Noche del Pintxo is all about Pintxos, with ingredients coming solely from the market. This Friday (January 19) between 18:00 and 22:00 you’ll taste Pintxos and vote on the Pintxo of the month. One of the most fun things about these evenings are the prices: Pintxo = 2€, a glass of wine = 2€. For more info check out the facebook page of the event.
When: January 18, starting 18:00 Where: Place Alcala de Henares, 33400 Talence
Swing Party
A swing concert and party will take place this Friday (January 18) at the Quartier Libre club in Saint Michel. It’ll start with a swing lesson at 20:00 and will continue with a concert of the Hot Swing Sextet. The entry is free and a chic outfit is obligatory :). For more info click here.
When: January 18, at 20:00 Where:30 rue des Vignes, 33800 Bordeaux
Mama’s Oysters Party
Mama Shelter is hosting an Oysters party this Saturday (January 19). For more info click here.
When: January 19 at 19:00 Where: 19, RUE POQUELIN MOLIERE, 33000 Bordeaux
That’s it for this weekend! Keep on being the great followers that you are and share this weekend list with your friends on social media 🙂 At the beginning of next week there will be a really fun article waiting for you, so stay tuned 🙂
To help my readers plan their weekends in advance I decided to add quarterly editions of my “things to do in Bordeaux” lists, so here comes the winter edition!. The list includes the biggest events taking place in and around Bordeaux in January, February and the first half of March. I’ll continue releasing my weekend posts which will include both big and smaller events that I think you would love. In this article, however, I want to single out the big festivals, concerts, exhibitions, fairs and more. So let’s start with the winter edition of 2019.
Trente Trente – Emerging arts Festival
Trente Trente is an annual festival, created to promote emerging artists in Bordeaux and Nouvelle Aquitaine in general. The festival includes more than twenty performances by artists from all genres, with some experimenting with interdisciplinary arts. Check out the full program that includes dance, music, theater, circus and more. The festival takes place on January 18-31 in different theaters and cultural spaces across the metropole (see the full list here).
When: January 18 -31 Where: Diffent venues in the Bordeaux area (check out the full program)
Bordeaux rock Festival
The Bordeaux Rock festival will take place on January 23-27 in different music venues in Bordeaux: The Iboat, Quartier libre, El Chicho, L’avant scène, Void, La Tencha, La Voute, L’imperio, L’Antidote, and Salle des fêtes du grand parc. For the full program and tickets click here. Some of the events are free.
When: January 23-27 Where: Different venues in the Bordeaux area (check out the full program)
Winter Sales
Winter Sales have finally started a few days ago with great discounts on everything from clothes to shoes and electric supplies, so this is the time to hit the stores. Les soldesd’hiver will take place during six weeks between January 9 and February 19.
Braderie d’Hiver
Every winter the main streets of Bordeaux are getting filled with stands of clothes, shoes, toys, house supplies and more – this is the Bordeaux winter Braderie. If you’re in town for winter sales take the opportunity to check out the stands of more than 250 merchants on rue Porte Dijeaux, rue Sainte Catherine and rue des Trois Conils. The Braderie will take place on February 6-8.
When: February 6-8 Where: Center of Bordeaux: rue Porte Dijeaux, rue Sainte Catherine and rue des Trois Conils
International magic festival
The international magic festival will take place in Théâtre Fémina on January 25-27. This year seven world-class artists (magicians and illusionists) will offer you breathtaking spectacles that you wouldn’t want to miss. For more info and tickets click here.
When: January 25-27 Where: 10 Rue de Grassi, 33000 Bordeaux
Le Cirque Arlette Gruss
Arlette Gruss is a traditional French circus, founded in 1985. The circus has performed in Bordeaux several times in the last two decades and this time it’s coming back with a new show. This year they offer a free guided visit to the circus village to those who bought a ticket to the show. The circus tent will occupy the place de Quinconces from January 10 to February 6. For more details and tickets click here.
When: January 10 to February 6 Where:Place des Quinconces, 33000 Bordeaux
Salon des Antiques et des art contemporaine
The Salon of Antiques and contemporary arts is one of the biggest events in Bordeaux for Antique hunters. Around one hundred exhibitors, rigorously selected from different areas of France and other countries in Europe, will present their collections and knowledge in history and art. Le Salon des Antiques et des art contemporaine will take place at the Parc des Expositions from January 26 to February 3. Entry is 10 euros and free for kids under 15 years old. For more details click here.
When: January 26 – February 3 Where:Parc des Expositions, Bordeaux Lac, 33000 Bordeaux
Fête des Bœufs Gras
Bazas in the Southern part of Gironde is a beautiful town that attracts many people with its weekly market. But what Bazas is mostly known for is its Beef. Since 1283, on the Thursday before Mardi Gras, the city of Bazas hosts the famous “Fête des Bœufs Gras” that celebrates the Bazas Beef. An Oxen parade takes place on the central streets of the town with the Oxen judged by a jury of experts. The day ends with a banquet where you can taste the famous meet. The event will take place on February 28.
When: February 28 Where:Bazas, Gironde
Steven Wilson in concert
Steven Wilson is the lead singer of the British band Porcupine Tree, which also had an amazing solo career during the last 15 years. On January 22, he will perform his best songs at Théâtre Fémina. For more details and tickets click here.
When: January 22 Where: 10 Rue de Grassi, 33000 Bordeaux
Massive attack arrives to Bordeaux
The famous British band Massive Attack will take the stage of the Arkea Arena on February 14, a great date for Valentine’s day 🙂 For more details and tickets click here.
When: February 14 Where: 48-50 Avenue Jean Alfonséa, 33270 Floirac
Festival de 2 rives
Le Carnaval des 2 rives (March 3) takes place on both sides of the Garonne river. This is a modern festival (created in 1996) that has all the best features of a traditional carnival such as costumes, shows, and a big parade. The parade will start at 14:00 at the Allée Serr, on the right side of the river and will pass to the other side through Pont de Pierre ending at the Village Carnival at Place Pey-Berland at 15:30. The Village Carnaval will be open until 18:00 with a big scene including dancers and demonstrations of augmented reality. For more details click here.
When: March 3 Where: Starts at Allée Serr, Bastide, Bordeaux
Swing Festival
Every March, for more than a decade now, Bordeaux has been hosting the Swing Art Festival(March 15-17) where swing dancers come from all around the globe to teach the dancers of Bordeaux their art of Swinging. This festival is much more than just swing dancing, it’s three days of live music, art, vintage markets, workshops, and a get together of many people from all around the world to celebrate this sweeping dance. It will take place in and around Halle des Chartrons and it’s Free! For more details click here.
When: March 15-17 Where: 10 Place du Marché Chartrons, 33000
Jumping international de Bordeaux
Jumping International de Bordeaux is a big riding equestrian event that includes competitions, spectacles and a fun fair. The event will take place February 7 -10 in Parc des Expositions de Bordeaux. More than 250 exhibitors will present their horses at the event which will include activities such as: Jumping world cup, amateurs competition, Equine Health Forum, a show of Iberian horses and more. For more details click here.
When: February 7-10 Where: Cours Jules Ladoumegue, 33300 Bordeaux
Last chance to visit the Kaléidoscope exhibition
This is the last chance to see the beautiful street art exhibition in Institut Bernard Magrez. The Kaléidoscope exhibition is all about feminine art, hosting nine female street artists to present their works in a genre that is usually considered more masculine. The exhibition will be presented until February 17. For more info click here and here
When: Until February 17 Where: 16 rue de Tivoli, 33000 Bordeaux, France
Les Fous Rires de Bordeaux
Les Fous Rires de Bordeaux (16-23 March) is a very unique humor festival hosting more than 80 artists and different activities taking place all over the city. The festival is an opportunity to experience humor in different forms, such as live 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.
When: March 16-23 Where: Different locations in Bordeaux
That’s it for the winter edition of “the best things to do in Bordeaux”! If you’d like to see other things getting into my lists, just comment below and I’ll be happy to hear any suggestion. If you just like it the way it is, share it on facebook 🙂
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