November in Bordeaux is full of events, from the big antique fair to wine celebrations in Sauternes and a well-being festival at Darwin. Whether you’re into food, music, or local traditions, there’s plenty happening this month in and around the city.
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This list covers the main festivals and big events in November. For more local tips and weekly ideas, you can also subscribe to my newsletter or join my Travel in the Southwest of France group.
The best events in and around Bordeaux in November 2025
LUMINISCENCE: The Celestial Odyssey (sponsored)
After touring across France, LUMINISCENCE returns to Bordeaux with a new creation — The Celestial Odyssey. ✨
I was lucky to experience their first orchestra and choir night, and the combination of lights, music, and the cathedral’s atmosphere was unforgettable.
📍Cathédrale Saint-André, Bordeaux
🗓️ Sept 26–Nov 29, 2025 | Wednesday to Saturday, two shows nightly (will soon be extended until January 3rd)
🎶 Live choir version (from €23) | Choir & orchestra version (from €36) on Oct 17–18, 24–25, 31 & Nov 1
👶 Free for kids under 2
Tickets and info: luminiscence.com/bordeaux
Foire de La Toussaint
The big fair of Toussaint will take place from October 31 to November 2 on the banks of the Garonne River in La Reole. An ancient tradition in La Reole that brings together hundreds of local exhibitors and merchants. This is one of the biggest events in La Reole, fun for both kids and adults. For more info click here.
Celebrate Halloween
There are quite a lot of fun Halloween events taking place every year in the city and the different chateaux around the region until November 2nd. To see what’s planned for this year, go to my article about where to celebrate Halloween in Bordeaux.
Disney in Concert – Around the World
On November 2, Arkéa Arena in Bordeaux brings Disney in Concert: Around the World — a magical musical journey through Disney’s most beloved stories. From The Lion King to Frozen, Mulan to Pocahontas, an orchestra, singers, and dancers perform live while scenes are projected in high definition.
👉 More info & tickets here
Le Festival Isulia
The Isulia festival is a cultural event taking place on November 6-9 at the Base Sous Marine in Bordeaux. The goal of the festival is to promote emerging arts through a fun program of concerts, artistic workshops, kids’ activities, and more. See the full program here.
Festival Musical Écran
Festival Musical Écran is a unique film festival dedicated to documentaries about music. The festival will take place on November 8-15 in Cinéma Utopia. For the full program and all the details, click here.
Open doors in the Chateaux of Sauternes et Barsac
Sauternes et Barsac are two wine areas (appellation d’origine contrôlée) famous for their sweet white wines. On November 8-9, many of the wine producers of Sauternes and Barsac will open their doors to the public and give you an opportunity to discover their estates and taste their wines. The list of the chateaux will be published here.
If you’re visiting at any other time, here’s my list of the best wineries to visit in Sauternes.
La Raisin d’Or
La Raisin d’Or is a sports event taking place on November 8-9 in the vineyards of Sauternes, with two main activities: Nordic walking to Mountain biking. The goal of the event is to introduce people to this beautiful region and its chateaux through sports and fun activities. For details about all the activities taking place that weekend, click here.
Salon de l’Habitat Home
Explore the Salon de l’Habitat at Bordeaux’s Parc des Expositions on November 8-11. With 150 exhibitors across 7,000m², this event covers everything from home construction and renovation to landscaping and interior design. See details here.
L’esprit du Piano -Piano Festival
Festival L’esprit du Piano will take place at the Auditorium of the Opera of Bordeaux (and a few other music venues in Bordeaux) from November 12 to December 1st. This magnificent festival is hosting great pianists, some of whom will collaborate with the National Orchestra of Bordeaux and the choir of the Opera of Bordeaux. See the program of the festival and tickets here.
Bliss Yoga Festival
The Bliss Yoga festival will take place on November 14-16 in Darwin. The program of the festival includes yoga, meditation classes, a market, a well-being space, and even activities for kids. For more info, check out the website of the festival.
Portes Ouvertes in Pomerol
Pomerol, the prestigious wine appellation, is hosting the annual open-door event on November 15-16. The list of the participating chateaux will be published in the following weeks here.
If you want to discover other wine open-door events in the Bordeaux region, go to my article here.
Les portes ouvertes des châteaux de Sainte Croix du Mont
Sainte Croix du Mont is a small wine appellation in the Southeast of Gironde that produces sweet white wine. On November 15- 16, the chateaux of the appellation are hosting an open-door weekend with free tastings, see more info here.
Fête Du Livre Jeunesse Et Bd
The annual kids’ books and comics festival is taking place this year on November 18-22 at the Halles de Gascogne in Leognan. More than 3000 books will be presented at the event which also includes spectacles, activities for kids, games, and more. Many authors and editors will take part in the event and will sign books. See the full program here.
Lettres du monde
The literature festival, Lettres du Monde, will take place on November 12-25 with lectures and debates in different venues across Bordeaux Metropole. Events will take place in libraries, schools, bookstores, cinemas and more. For more details, go here.
Salon des Arts et de la Creation
The town of La Brede in the south of Gironde is hosting an art fair with 50 artists and craftsmen from all over the region. The event is taking place on November 21-23 at the Salle des Sports de La Brède. See more details here.
Festival International du film d’Histoire
The International History Film Festival will be taking place on November 18-23. The rich program of the festival includes movie screenings, debates, and lectures with several historians as guests. For more info and the full program click here.
Brocante des Quinconces
The big brocante of Bordeaux (antique/flea market) is hosted twice a year at Place des Quinconces with 200 antique dealers, horticulturists, restaurants, and craftsmen. This fall edition of the market will take place from November 21 to December 7. Although it’s quite upscale, you can find some fine antiques and vintage pieces at a bargain price. See more info here.
Strolling through the antique markets of Bordeaux is one of my favorite activities here. Check out all the other options in my article about the 50 best things to do in Bordeaux.
Organic Wine Market in Bordeaux
Les Nouvelles Barriquades is the region’s biggest organic wine market, and this year it’s heading to the Cité du Vin for the first time. It’s happening on the weekend of November 29 to 30, and entry is free. For more info, click here.
les Journées Gourmandes Loupiac & Foie Gras
Les Journées Gourmandes Loupiac & Foie Gras is a great opportunity to get familiar with the sweet wines of Loupaic, meet the farmers of the region, and taste their gourmet production. This year, the event will take place on November 29-30 in different chateaux and farms in the region. See the list of participants here.
The Salon Bien-être
The big Well-being Fair of Bordeaux will take place from November 28-30 at the Parc des Expositions. The exhibitors are varied and come from all facets of daily life: food, home decor, therapies, and beauty. For more info, click here.
Marché de Noël de Bordeaux
The traditional Christmas market of Bordeaux will open its gates between November 28 and December 30. This is one of the biggest Christmas markets in the region with 150 pavilions selling all the traditional Christmas merchandise such as clothes, decorations, jewelry, toys, and local products. For more info, click here.
More events in the Southwest of France
Bayonne Fête Son Chocolat
The Chocolate Festival in Bayonne is taking place from October 31 to November 2 all over the Capital of the French Basque Country. See the full program here.
Foire de la Saint Martin
Like every year, la Foire de la Saint-Martin will take place in Duras on November 11 with more than 200 exhibitors and stands of local gastronomy, clothing, cars, a big vide grenier (a French version of a garage sale), and more. For more info, click here.
If you’re driving from Bordeaux, take some time to discover the smallest village in France, Castelmoron d’Albret, which is located on the way.
La Flamme de l’Armagnac
Armagnac is one of the best products in the Southwest of France! Its production spreads over three departments in this region: Les Landes, Lot et Garonne, and Gers, all located within a 1-2 hour drive from Bordeaux. From the end of October to the beginning of January, the producers of Armagnac celebrate the distillery period with fun events at the chateaux and in small towns in the region. See more details here.
Is it your first time visiting Bordeaux?
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