The long-awaited moment has finally arrived! Sun, picnics,guinguettes, festivals, weekends at the ocean – in short, summer! At last, we can get out our best flip-flops and enjoy the warmth until evening! Isn’t that wonderful? And the best part is that in Bordeaux, summer is full of activities and events that invite us to make the most of the sunny days! And since we at Bordeaux Secret love to share our good ideas with you, we’ve put together a list of things not to miss this summer in our magnificent Gironde city!
Dancing on the Quays of Bordeaux
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FovYGzRna_o&t=2s
The emblematic Dansons sur les Quais festivalreturns this summer from July 10 to 27! The quays of the Garonne are transformed into a vast open-air dance floor, to the delight of lovers of rhythm and conviviality. After a season packed with festivals, you’re invited to extend the festivities in a warm, festive, typically Bordeaux atmosphere. A joyful and musical edition not to be missed!
📆 July 10 to 27, 2025
đź“Ť Placette de Munich, 33000 Bordeaux
Initial Festival: the world’s largest 100% electro open-air festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1OWVJifiaQ
The Initial Festival returns in force to set Bordeaux ablaze with the region’s biggest 100% electro open air event! After several memorable editions, the event promises an explosive line-up (announcements to follow) and spectacular scenography on every stage. Get ready for an intense sensory experience at the heart of the party. Just one word of advice: book fast… and let the sound carry you along!
đź“ŤBordeaux, Gironde
đź“… Friday August 29 and Saturday August 30, 2025
Hypnotize festival: the new rap festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=503DDAc3XP4
Get ready for a brand-new, unmissable event in Bordeaux: a festival entirely dedicated to urban culture arrives with a bang! The line-up features a mix of headliners and up-and-coming talents: Booba, SCH, Vald, Maureen, Leto, Fave, JOLAGREEN23… And that’s not all: rap battles, breakdance sessions, food trucks and much more.Tickets are already on sale, so don’t miss out!
đź“ŤParc des Expositions de Bordeaux (Cours Jules Ladoumegue, Bordeaux, 33300)
đź“… September 5 and 6, 2025
Enter the world of Napoleon
Immerse yourself in history like never before with a unique immersive experience based on Napoleon I! Thanks to virtual reality, experience the great moments of the First Empire: Austerlitz, the Berezina, the exile to St. Helena… as if you were there. In 30 minutes, this adventure signed by the Sandora studio and validated by the Fondation NapolĂ©on combines cutting-edge technology and historical accuracy. As a bonus, you’ll leave with a photo of yourself at the Emperor’s side! Book your trip to the heart of history now.
đź“Ť NapolĂ©on, L’ÉpopĂ©e Immersive, Bord’Eau Village, Quai de Bacalan Hangar 18, Bordeaux
Go to one of the three Bordeaux Open Air dates
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sTkAq18FHQ
The emblematic festival of the electronic scene celebrates its 10th anniversary with an anniversary edition full of surprises! After an explosive launch on June 1 at the Bordeaux-Le Bouscat racecourse with Peacock Society, three new 100% free dates await you this summer across the metropolis. Originality, artistic freedom and an inclusive atmosphere are at the heart of each event, conceived as a carte blanche offered to a collective or artist. Get ready, because the next three dates offer unique musical experiences in green, festive venues!
đź“ŤSeveral venues
📆 August 3, September 7 and 14, 2025
Visit the permanent exhibition at the Cité du Vin
It’s impossible to visit Bordeaux without making a detour to the mythical CitĂ© du Vin!The Via Sensoria experience is back, with a unique sensory journey combining immersive art and tastings of world wines (and surprising alcohol-free alternatives). Set off on a journey through time and continents, to discover the essential role played by wine in the history of civilizations. A multi-sensory, interactive and unforgettable adventure awaits you!
đź“Ť134 Quai de Bacalan, 33300 Bordeaux, France
📆 April 1 to November 02, 2025
Enjoy the Metropolitan Summer
From July 15 to August 28, 2025, the 14th edition of ÉtĂ© MĂ©tropolitain returns to liven up Bordeaux and its metropolis with nearly 150 free cultural events. What’s on the program? Shows, music, dance, circus, theater, gastronomy and much more, in natural and heritage sites. A true artistic interlude in the open air, the festival invites you to discover and escape through original and accessible proposals. Each commune becomes the stage for unique experiences, from dawn to dusk. Since 2012, ÉtĂ© MĂ©tropolitain has transformed the city into a unique artistic playground!
📆 July 15 to August 28, 2025
Follow the Women’s Rugby World Cup in Bordeaux bars
This summer, experience the fervor of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup from the bars of Bordeaux! From August 23, support Les Bleues against Italy, then Brazil and South Africa in a promising group phase. A friendly atmosphere in the bars of Bordeaux and collective passion will be the order of the day for each match. The competition promises to be intense, with thrilling final stages to follow right up to the grand finale on September 27. Whether you’re a long-time fan or just curious, Bordeaux awaits you to join in the excitement of women’s rugby!
📆 From August 23, 2025
Listen to electro music in a château with the Osmose Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cv4QH9SQvcQ
Last year, we were there… and we loved it! The Osmose Festival, held in the enchanting setting of Château Formont, totally charmed us. An electro festival in a château is not to be forgotten! With its warm ambience, unusual setting and moments of pure celebration, it was a magical experience. This year’s event promises to be even crazier, with artists such as Upsilone and Victor Ruiz. Get ready to dance, jump in bouncy castles and enjoy a weekend out of time!
📍 Ambarès-et-Lagrave
đź“… Friday, July 11 and Saturday, July 12, 2025
Take a dip on France’s best beach
Bordelais, get out your sun cream: paradise is just around the corner! There’s no need to cross the country: Lacanau’s south beach, nicknamed “Les Écureuils”, has just been crowned France’s best beach 2025. A well-deserved title for this jewel of the coast, with its scent of pine trees, iodized air and guaranteed relaxing atmosphere. So this summer, head for this dreamy spot close to home for days of idleness and nature, just the way we like it!