Finally! June brings sunshine and longer days! It’s time to break out the pretty dresses and summer shirts and enjoy this perfect weather for strolling through Bordeaux. To make the most of your days, Bordeaux Secret has rounded up the best activities you won’t want to miss this June! Are you with us?
Hunting for Vintage Vinyl at Le Zoom
On June 6 and 7, head to the Bordeaux Vinyl Market at Le Zoom for a total immersion in the world of vinyl records. With over fifteen vendors and tens of thousands of titles, it’s the perfect spot to unearth that rare gem or stock up on treasures for €5 or €10. Bonus: you’ll also find vintage hi-fi equipment and snacks on-site for a 100% fun-filled day.
Experience the HSBC SVNS Series Rugby World Finals at Stade Atlantique
If you’re a fan of rugby and a lively sports atmosphere, this event is for you. The final stop on the HSBC SVNS World Tour takes over Bordeaux’s Stade Atlantique, where the world’s top 24 teams will compete for the prestigious season championship trophies. A uniquely exciting experience to enjoy with friends or family.
At the crossroads between an amusement park and a science museum, Science Expériences approaches science through the lens of entertainment. Using immersive and innovative tools such as virtual reality, video mapping, and hands-on activities, the experience takes you from the far reaches of the universe to the depths of the abyss, passing through the center of the Earth. One thing is certain: you won’t be bored!
Have fun at the Citernes en fête
Bordeaux’s Amédée Saint-Germain neighborhood comes alive on Saturday, June 6, with a major creative open-air event. Outdoor movies, concerts, creative workshops, a craft market, and food stands await locals and visitors for a friendly and festive time. Be sure to participate in the big charity raffle (€2 per ticket) for a chance to win great prizes!
To close out the Chahuts festival, Bordeaux residents can attendthe festive inauguration of the Flèche Saint-Michel, restored after four years of work. And for the occasion, the City of Bordeaux is thinking big, with a large meal on Place Saint-Michel and a concert by a carillonneur!
Take the stage at the Chahuts Festival
A true Bordeaux institution, the Chahuts Festival returns for its 35th edition from June 5 to 13, 2026. With no fewer than 52 artistic events, including 35 free ones, the festival promises a program as rich as it is surprising. Storytelling, dance, theater, and poetry: nine days of open-air performances await audiences of all ages.
Get into the groove at the Madame Loyal x Sonora Festival
Calling all techno and electro fans: this weekend, head to the largest warehouse in the Southwest for a massive electronic music festival. For this new edition, the Madame Loyal x Sonora festival is thinking even bigger with a monumental show. On the program: completely revamped sets, a warehouse stage, circus arts, immersive installations, and the Technobus. An unmissable event for a weekend at the top!
Want a change from the usual outings this weekend? Enjoy a unique experience with The Jury Experience in Bordeaux, where you become a juror in gripping cases. This interactive mock trial invites you to examine complex ethical dilemmas, from the negligence of a self-driving car to baffling murders.
Celebrate Music on June 21
No introduction is needed for this must-see event that sets the pace in Bordeaux every year. Music Day returns on June 21, 2026, with a lineup of free concerts bringing the city to life. While we’ll have to wait a bit longer for the full program, save the date for an evening of pure entertainment.
Soak up some art amidst nature at the Littérature en Jardin festival
The ultimate summer event, the Littérature en jardin festival invites curious visitors to enjoy a moment of well-being through art. Blending literature, heritage, nature, and the arts, the event welcomes everyone. A unique experience where rivers, gardens, parks with century-old trees, and historic buildings become the perfect setting for gatherings, creative workshops, screenings, and storytelling walks.
If you’re looking for a good excuse to indulge in delicious food while supporting a worthy cause, mark your calendar for the Refugee Food Festival, returning for its 10th edition in Bordeaux from June 22 to 27, 2026. The event brings together local chefs and refugee cooks to create creative menus. Several venues are participating with themed menus and events, including the grand closing party at the Garage Moderne on June 27 starting at 6 p.m.
Wizard apprentices, witches, and Muggles are invited to an extraordinary event dedicated to the Harry Potter™ films. The Bordeaux sky will light up in the colors of the saga during a show featuring more than 1,200 drones: the DroneArt Show: Harry Potter™. Relive iconic scenes to the sound of iconic music for a total immersion . Don’t wait to get your tickets—they’re selling out faster than the Golden Snitch flies!
Do you dream of taking one of France’s most beautiful bike rides along the ocean? Good news—it’s right in your backyard! You’ll find this poetic escape on this bike loop starting at the sublime Dune du Pilat (Europe’s tallest dune!) and winding through the townsof Arcachon and La-Teste-de-Buch along the bike paths. Are you full of energy? You can even extend the route all the way to Bordeaux!
For a nature getaway in June, head to the source of the Touvre. Less than two hours from Bordeaux near Angoulême, this spectacular resurgence —classified for its ecological importance—is known for its crystal-clear waters and powerful flow. Once there, you can enjoy an interpretive trail, a network of hiking trails, an 11-km canoe trip, and remarkable aquatic biodiversity.
Don’t worry, you’re not the only ones spending time on Google reading reviews and searching for the city’s top-rated restaurants (especially in Bordeaux)! Even though we much prefer to try them out for ourselves to form our own opinions, we have to admit that highly rated restaurants are often excellent! That’s why we invite you to try one of them this June! We’ve listed them right here!
