Festivals and cultural events Aquitaine

The tourist office chose several years ago to blackmail, dance the spirit of the city when the sun starts to decline these summer evenings… So let yourself be taken by hand, sit down, listen to the notes that fly, and if you have ants in your legs, don't hesitate. his, rock and other rhythms are there to make you want to share unforgettable moments.

Laughter and applause can often be heard coming straight from this little café-théâtre. That's right! The Médoc océan has its own café-théâtre, opposite the church in Carcans bourg. It's a wonderful initiative, thanks to Nathalie and Xavier. The shows are open to all, with special performances for young audiences and special evenings on New Year's Eve and Valentine's Day. The venue has lived up to its reputation: people travel from far and wide for these evenings of laughter and relaxation! And before the curtain rises, we sit down to enjoy a few tapas.

It's a tradition. Every summer, Agen celebrates the theatre. The Agen Theatre Festival is a series of shows presented outdoors, in an old cloister where the acoustics are excellent, for both young and old.

Hestiv'Òc is a total immersion in Occitan culture, showcasing its language, music, dance and traditions. To the rhythm of local music and dance, local and international groups perform on stage, offering a variety of styles, from traditional folk to contemporary music. You won't be able to resist getting up and dancing to the sound of accordions, tambourines and fiddles. The philosophy remains to offer free shows, and to encourage eco-responsible gestures such as car-pooling and reusable cups. A flagship event for southern cultures, including the Béarnaise, to experience from the inside!

Organized by the winegrowers of the Côtes de Duras, these two days mix pleasure, sharing and good mood under the aegis of the AOC. The festivities begin on Saturday with a rugby match and a meal with music in the village. On Sunday, the wine fair is held from 10 am with induction by the Maréchalat des Côtes de Duras. Concerts and animations for children punctuate the day, before the sound and light show projected on the facade of the castle in the evening. This weekend has become an unmissable event in the Duraquois.

The ^3rd edition of the Festival Ciné-Notes, which takes place at the Grand Théâtre, was cancelled in 2020 because of the coronavirus. It was dedicated to "Monsters and Creatures" with Jean-Jacques Annaud as guest of honor. On the program was a symphonic concert, but also an exceptional film-concert of E.T. the Extra-terrestrial by Steven Spielberg with the sublime music of John Williams live. To open the festival, some of the greatest film music should have been performed by the Bordeaux Aquitaine National Orchestra: Gremlins, Les Dents de la mer, Jurassic Park, Frankenstein, La Mouche, La Belle et le Bête... This festival covers a wide range of very famous films with emblematic music, but also several eras of cinema, thus reaching a vast audience, both novice and music-lover. The programme also includes film lectures, film screenings with musical introductions, a jazz concert, etc.

Since 1990, storytelling, in all its diversity and magic, has delighted Capbreton's inhabitants for 4 days. This festival places particular emphasis on young audiences. Mixing imagination with inspiration from travels and encounters, the storytellers imbue the town with the magic of their words. Four days of wonder await young and old at every street corner. The ^35th edition of this festival is sure to be a great escape! Be sure to visit the village in the MOP garden.