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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