Music 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.

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!

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.

Launched in 2014, the Rock'Alibi festival celebrated its 4th edition in 2018. A festival of civic engagement, this event was created by the city to involve young people in the life of the city. Two months before the event, young people aged 12 to 25 participate in numerous discovery workshops around the festival. They can write a song with an artist, discover professionals in communication, security, events... The young passengers then participate in the smooth running of the festival on D-Day. The Rock'Alibi festival starts at 2pm with a large village of citizen engagement where many associations meet. It continues in the evening with a beautiful musical program. In 2018, he received: Standing on Zinc, Paganella, Olivier Daguerre and Calza and the Orchestre international de la tracasserie,

Vibrations and emotions are shared with this festival, which takes place at the end of June and offers astonishing musical experiences around the theme of percussion. The festival takes place at the Hédas, but events also take place at other venues in Palais (Foirail, media libraries) and beyond (Maison de la Musique in Montardon, Espace Daniel Balavoine in Bizanos). On the program: film-concerts, shows for young audiences, and of course concerts featuring world-renowned drummers and percussionists. Giant batucadas, strolls and sound walks will thrill the hearts and ramparts of the château for a weekend. A great way to celebrate the arrival of summer.

Like every year, the Gensacais welcome young musicians who come to celebrate the friendship between the Gironde Chamber Orchestra and the charming village of Gensac, classified as a ancient village, at the limit of Gironde, Dordogne and Lot-et-Garonne. Chamber Orchestra of the Gironde: concerts "Summer in Concerto", concerts "discovery", aperitif concerts… Information: 05 57 47 46 67.

Initiated in 2012, Musick à l'Avance promotes local bands and young talent. A selection of composers and performers are to be discovered at this popular, good-natured festival with open-air music evenings. A food truck will provide on-site catering, and local craft stalls will also be present. The Musick à l'Avance festival (a reference to the local waterway) combines all styles. And to keep the party going, the artists are ready to keep Casteljalousians dancing all night long!