Concert halls Aquitaine

A major classical music event in the Basque Country. Between popular tunes and harmonic audacity, the aim of Ravéliades is to perpetuate the memory of Maurice Ravel, the immense Basque composer, and to constitute a living conservatory of French Romantic music. Classes in voice, piano, violin, viola, cello and chamber music. Indulge your senses and discover these wonderful groups of composers. A festival full of discoveries for all.

A multitude of cinemas are called The Rex. It is also the name that Cinéma cinema has worn long before being transformed into a multi-functional showroom. Now his new name appears black on white, aptly named "Lutz": 200 places amphitheatre, large scene, state-of-the-art sono and lights, 3 halls - one on each floor - exhibition or conference rooms. This multicultural centre managed by the association Cin'orthe (film association) offers, of course, film programming (national outputs) but also theatre and different types of expressions. 

In Agen, you are not afraid of originality! If you thought that night walks were a novelty, wait to discover the théâtralisées night walks offered here… This summer, the Diagrhamm theatre troupe will give you an appointment every Thursday at 21 p. m. for a full visit. There are two different circuits: the first is centered on the cathedral, the second on the Museum. The departure takes place at the kiosk «In the city of Agen», where you can also make your reservations.

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Under the direction of Fayçal Karoui, conductor of international renown, and Frédéric Morando, its artistic director, the Orchestre de Pau has been flourishing since 2002. The symphonic season features one concert program per month (a concerto, a contemporary work, a symphonic piece). The OPPB's mission is not confined to the Palais Beaumont: it performs free of charge in other venues, such as Pau prison, the hospital, the university and with events for children. A commitment to bringing music to as many people as possible.

Classified Room Art and Trial. With a capacity of 314 seats, with a 9-metre base screen and a digital DTH set, Max Linder cinema offers more than 150 films per year, in the context of programming any public, for which children are not excluded since they represent more than 25% of the attendance.

In the unusual setting of the legendary Chambre d'Amour, on the edge of the ocean, 2 evenings of free open-air concerts will be held on June 28 and 29, featuring a choice musical line-up: on Friday, Malo' & Hervé, and on Saturday, Le Duo and Christophe Maé. The gardens of the grotto are the setting for performances by artists from all horizons and musical styles. The resonance of the cliff face creates a site-specific acoustic. A not-to-be-missed event on the Basque Coast!

Espaces Pluriels is a unique creative center, offering dance and theater programs each season and organizing the Plurielles dance festival. Espaces Pluriels is active in a number of venues in Pau and the surrounding area: Le Zénith, Théâtre Saragosse, Théâtre Saint-Louis, Maison de l'étudiant, etc. To support contemporary creation and encourage encounters between audiences, it presents national and international dance and theater companies, provides creative support through creative residencies, and trains audiences through conferences, courses, school classes, etc

From the pocket theater created in 1998 by director Thierry Luz and Alice Gheorghiu to today's 80-person Tam Tam Théâtre, there has been a great deal of evolution. "Crossing iron with dance, interweaving body and image, combining song, music, mask and clown are all acts we are proud to defend..." proclaims the 8-strong TTT team, who work year-round and employ other artists on their creative projects. TTT's aim is to mix artists, encourage encounters and original creations... It is also open to other structures, by hosting more and more professional shows.

The Méga CGR complex is a true paradise for games, animation and images. Built on a spacious site next to the Tempo shopping center and the university, it has 12 theaters seating up to 2,500 people. Numerous games and screens provide entertainment even before you enter the room. Certain areas can be privatized for seminars or film evenings. Here you'll find all the latest cinema releases, of course, including those in 3D, as well as documentaries and live broadcasts. You can also park easily and enjoy a meal in one of the many nearby restaurants.

4 halls for 1,065 seats, each with 79 to 354 places. Possibility of renting rooms, organizing seminars, private parties with film screenings, Christmas trees, cocktail parties, car shows, flyer distribution in crates, etc. And the latest digital projection techniques (3D, 4K, AD, VF) ensure optimum comfort for the spectator, and programming with the most recent films. Another plus point is that Méga CGR now offers VO and audiodescription screenings for certain films.

La Luna Negra is a unique café-theater venue in the Basque Country, with an eclectic program of comedy, improvisation, stand-up, concerts and flamenco. In existence since 1996, it has become ONE of the Basque region's must-see venues, stretching as far as the borders of Bordeaux and Toulouse. With a capacity of 100 people, a 25 m² stage and a small apartment to house the artists, Luna Negra puts on 150 shows a year. Managed by the Quartier Latin association, its slogan "Luna Spirit" is based on fraternity and wonder.

This cinema has a traditional program, but is also classified as art & essai, and also presents live shows, by local troupes or as part of tours. With 280 seats, it's a great showcase for the seventh art, with off-the-beaten-track film screenings all year round. This freedom of programming is due to a non-franchised establishment with all the expected comforts, and accessibility for people with reduced mobility. Fidelio system for audio description and sound amplification. High-quality sound.

After 2 years' work, the former ^19th-century cattle market has become a center dedicated to promoting culture. It includes 3 cinemas (one of which is the art-house "Le Méliès"), a 580-seat auditorium and a cultural café. Its mission is to promote access to culture and artistic education in Pau. It provides a place for artists to express themselves, while offering a variety of programs that enable the public to discover different art forms. Metamorphosed, the cultural hub is helping to transform the redevelopment of the Foirail district through exchange and sharing, where people can get together and discuss their cultural experiences.

Six days of excitement around the cross-cutting themes of sex, gender and identity at Utopia cinema and other cultural venues in Bordeaux, with a program based on the latest releases and the volunteer team's personal favourites. Screenings are accompanied by meetings, debates, readings and evening events.

This concert hall can accommodate up to 2,500 people! On the menu: eclectic programming (music, circus, theater, comedy, comedy, young audience, themed evenings, special events...). BigFlo and Oli have already performed here, as have Yannick Noah and Julien Clerc. In July and August, take advantage of the terraces and summer stage for concerts, DJ sets, etc. Tickets are available online, on site on show nights, and from tourist offices in Seignosse and Bayonne or from our partners.

Here you are, 65 million years back in time! The pine and fern forest is filled with larger-than-life dinosaurs - it's like being there! Among your encounters, you're sure to come across an 8.50 m-long, 4 m-high stegosaurus weighing 3 tonnes, a dilophosaurus from the film Jurassic Park, a tyrannosaurus... In the park, your children can enjoy giant inflatables, rides and even take part in paleontological digs to discover, who knows, bones or fossils. A great family outing!

Created in 1983, this international mime arts festival takes place every year in the city of Périgueux. For 5 days in early July, it takes place in the streets, public gardens and several of the city's venues. Its rich program, with shows for all audiences, features mime, street arts, object theater, circus, puppetry, body performances and more... Numerous workshops, courses and masterclasses are also offered to complement these events and introduce audiences to these artistic practices.

"Here, we do comedy all night long!" Welcome to upcoming shows at l'After8, an intimate venue located on Bayonne's legendary street. Myriam, the venue's artistic director, author, comedian and a team of volunteers, artists and members make up a happy family. The friendly evenings are devoted to the performing arts, with a focus on bringing different disciplines together to welcome a wide audience. Whether you're interested in theater, music or comedy workshops, this is the place for you.

Located on the site of the former Jean-Marcel Despagne stadium, this complex includes 4 projection rooms with tiers that offer, regardless of their size, the same sound quality, excellent screen visibility, rows of 1.20 m and large, very comfortable seats. The largest room is dedicated to live performances about fifteen days a year with opera broadcasts. The rest of the time, it is used for film screenings. The programming is of high quality all year round: films for the general public, auteur films, films for young audiences...

A great success for this completely renovated Italian-style theater dating from 1834, Bayonne's cultural Mecca at the confluence of the Nive and Adour rivers. A wide variety of superb shows are staged throughout the year for different audiences (children, adults). A theater with an eclectic program that has reduced the number of seats for a better stage-audience ratio according to Greek theater standards: two-thirds, one-third. On the program: theater, dance, circus, young audiences, humor and music. A great show!

At the heart of the CGR Cinéma, the ICE (Immersive Cinema Experience) room stands out for its absolute comfort: spacious seats combined with exceptional audiovisual quality. The complex is also home to nine other theaters, each offering a varied selection of films. To enhance the experience, a confectionery section and a bar area are available, while a dedicated area allows children to celebrate their birthdays. The Ciné Cinéma association enriches the local film scene with demanding programming, punctuated by debates.

Opened in January 2018, the Théâtre des Beaux-Arts is a vibrant space for creation. The room, warm and intimate, hosts an eclectic program throughout the year, in order to surprise an audience of curious or regulars: comedies, one-man shows, dramatic plays... Local and regional companies present their latest creations. The place can also be privatized, for companies looking for a truly original and atypical setting to organize cocktails, meetings, trainings or parties.

Formerly a sensational cinema that had fallen into disrepair, the "camion-théâtre de l'ouest" has been rehabilitated as a travelling auditorium with 80 tiered seats. With its PRM access, all audiences are welcome, starting with children, who always come away amazed. The "camion-théâtre de l'ouest" also hosts film-concerts and more thematic evenings, preceded by a meal at very reasonable prices.

Piano, guitar, double vocals and percussion: Alice and Morgane, who make up the duo Maniolya, know how to set the mood in a gentle, original way. Professionally trained and accustomed to the stage, they stroll down the sunny aisles of pop/folk, a repertoire they master perfectly and brighten up with their personal creativity. Keep an eye out for their latest news, as Maniolya (whom you can contact for private events) regularly performs concerts at various venues in the Dordogne, in spring and summer.

For a week, Montignac vibrates to the rhythm of music and folklore from around the world. Shows and concerts are on the program, as are craft markets and exhibitions, notably in the Salle Jean Macé, which becomes a veritable treasure trove throughout the summer. Since 1981, groups and troupes from all over the world have been sharing their heritage at Montignac, along with some of the biggest names in contemporary music. In 2024, reggae star Yaniss Odua opens the festival.

The Cinéma Les Colonnes in Blanquefort is a cultural hub for all ages. With its two screening rooms, the establishment offers a varied program combining blockbusters and auteur films in their original version, not forgetting the must-see films of the 7th art. Every month, the team offers a series of not-to-be-missed events: "Ciné petit déj", "Ciné thé" and "Clin d'oeil" for discussions around the films. Youngsters are not left out, with fun and enriching activities such as coloring workshops and cinema quizzes.

A member of the very active Ciné Passion en Périgord network since 1986, Le Vox cinema is a Montignac institution. Eric, Franck and Marie Hélène keep this eclectic, cutting-edge cinema alive all year round. They leave no audience out with their selection, which includes films in VO, blockbusters and children's films, as well as mini-festivals, notably dedicated to short films, theme evenings and meetings. More than just a cinema, it's a place for cultural mediation and discovery.

The must-see Lébérou in Périgord Noir! This funny creature, not unlike the werewolf, won't bite you throughout this nomadic festival held in November. Plazac, Coly, Tamniès, Aubas, Auriac, Marquay and several other emblematic villages host a show throughout this month of tales, readings, music and stage productions. Some events are particularly suitable for young audiences, so don't hesitate to ask beforehand and take advantage of the passes available.

It's thanks to the initiative of a number of communes in the Basque Country and the efforts of volunteers that local cinemas are being revived. This is already the case in 8 other towns in the Pays Basque and in Hasparren with the Haritz Barne cinema, created at the very beginning of the ^20th century and completely renovated in 2020 to meet all safety and accessibility standards... Optimized comfort with 110 seats and digital projection on a 40 m² screen. Field cinema with an eclectic program available on the website with showtimes. Cinema for all!

This auditorium can accommodate 190 people for conferences, seminars, corporate events and theatrical performances. Equipped with the latest sound and lighting systems, cinema screen, video projector and garden control room, the Colisée has become one of the region's leading exhibition venues. On the website, you'll find a regularly updated calendar of 2024 events. Biarritz once again demonstrates its expertise and dynamism in the creation of turnkey events and seminars.

The Ecuries de Baroja, a center for multidisciplinary creation and presentation, is a major cultural asset for the town of Anglet. Every Thursday, the town of Anglet shares the artistic direction of the "Barojas Thursdays" with several associations. Two auditoriums, seating 80 and 60, are located on the first floor. Dedicated to choral singing, photography, painting and improvisation, the space meets the demands of artistic creation. The complex also boasts a café-theater-style room (seating around 80) for conferences and rehearsals.

The La Hontira association offers themed meetings, musical workshops and mini concerts in this circle. Headquartered in the village, La Hontira aims to promote Gascon culture through workshops, dance and music initiations, balls and festivals, and to pass on traditional culture to children and adults alike, promoting intergenerational relations and social transition.

Closed in 2022, the "Théâtre des Treize Vents" will reopen in spring 2024 under the impetus of the municipality. The premises have been renamed. Born in the Lot-et-Garonne commune of Coulx and dying at the age of 72 in Villeneuve-sur-Lot on January 25, 2023, Roger Louret was a well-known figure in the world of show business. Founder of the "Baladins en Agenais" theater company, he worked with Muriel Robin, Elie Semoun and Annie Gregorio in their early days, and launched a new generation of young artists (Gabriel Sarrou Vergnac, Baptiste Gonthier). A well-deserved tribute.

Installed in an old garage, this establishment is resolutely turned towards the plate, the good mood and the music. The plate with dishes elaborated by Hélène and Sylvain with fresh and local products, meats, mussels and vegetarian menus. The good mood and the music with the proposed evenings: Thursday evening for a karaoke and Sunday evening for live concerts by music groups from all over France with various influences (pop, rock, blues, reggae, soul, jazz, swing and French song).

A poet, Sophie Haffner has self-published two books of poems, which she is happy to read at various poetry events in the Périgord region, as well as at public readings in various establishments. After years working in the publishing industry, she moved to Rouffignac, where she writes, edits and is a very active advocate for artists' rights in the region. A lover of human contact, she offers to sign her books at informal gatherings and markets.

The Pyrène Festival is an annual event that takes place in Bordes, offering a varied program of local and international artists in different musical genres. The Pyrène Festival is organized by the Loco-Motivés association in partnership with the Bordes town council.

In a former chapel restored in 1993 by over 2000 Guides de France, a concept unique in France was born: the Cabaret de la Fourmi Rouge. This remarkable transformation of the former Romanesque chapel into an incredible entertainment venue pays tribute to the young girls nicknamed the "Red Ants". Their dedication, symbolized by their red outfits and helmets and the way they worked in single file, left its mark on the place. Today, 20 years later, the Cabaret de la Fourmi Rouge offers 1 spectacular experience, where art and passion come together.