{"id":57951,"date":"2024-03-01T12:20:52","date_gmt":"2024-03-01T11:20:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bassin-arcachon.com\/?p=57951"},"modified":"2026-04-10T18:20:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T16:20:44","slug":"the-growing-season-is-all-year-round-in-the-arcachon-basin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bassin-arcachon.com\/en\/la-saison-de-la-culture-cest-toute-lannee-sur-le-bassin-darcachon\/","title":{"rendered":"The season of culture: it's all year round on the Bassin in Arcachon!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Culture resonates in the heart of the landscapes of the Bassin of Arcachon<\/strong>. A decor like a natural setting<\/strong>, who welcomes with poetry and simplicity the most beautiful thing that humans do: art and culture.<\/strong>
Theater, concerts, literary meetings, dance... With more than 50 events, the 12 municipalities of Bassin <\/strong>compete in inventiveness to make you experience a 2025 season rich in creations that make beat the hearts of national and international artists, all year round.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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LITERATURE<\/mark><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Plage aux Ecrivains \u2013 \u00a9City of Arcachon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Writers\u2019 Beach: May 3 and 4, 2025 \u2013 ARCACHON<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

THE meeting place for authors who make literary news. Meetings, signings and of course
the essential reading on the sand... Big names in literature have already participated: Philippe
Besson, Eliette Abecassis, Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Beigbeder, Anne-Lise Brochard, Julie Gayet, Fran\u00e7ois Hollande,\u2026 It is also the occasion to present the Literary Prize of the City of Arcachon as well as the Literary Prize of the high school students of Arcachon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

More informations<\/strong> \ud83d\udc40: https:\/\/www.arcachon.com\/tourisme\/je-bouge\/culture-et-evenements\/la-plage-aux-ecrivains\/ <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Foam of Words: May 17 and 18, 2025 \u2013 ANDERNOS LES BAINS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

L\u2019\u00c9cume des mots, organized by the Andr\u00e9e-Chedid Media Library in partnership with Escale du Livre
de Bordeaux, invites renowned national authors and young emerging talents to present their
last work. A cultural event in the form of literary meetings, exchanges, debates,
under the tall trees of the Louis David Garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The literary rentr\u00e9e: from August 21 to 23, 2025 \u2013 LEGE-CAP FERRET<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

22nd edition in an idyllic setting on the Place de Mimbeau. Conferences, authors\u2019 villages, signing sessions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Gujan Thrillers Festival: September 27 and 28, 2025 \u2013 GUJAN-MESTRAS <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When Gujan-Mestras becomes the theater of intrigue\u2026 Under the keen eyes of the guest authors, masters of literary crime, the \u201cGujan Thrillers Festival\u201d takes place in the heart of the picturesque Port de Larros between the typical huts and the salty air of the basin. On the program: dedications, round tables with the authors, escape game, National Police workshops and Gendarmerie activities, creative workshops. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PAINT<\/mark><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Flights of Art: From June 28 to August 31, 2025 \u2013 LA TESTE DE BUCH<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Painting competition on the theme \u201cNature in summer\u201d: applications will be made at
spring and the exhibition of the 50 selected paintings will take place from June 29 in the park of
the town church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Artist residency at Maison Louis David: from October 13 to November 22, 2025 \u2013 ANDERNOS LES BAINS <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The goal of the artist residency is to meet an artist during their work and to gain a more detailed understanding of their artistic journey and creative process. The artist will stay for 6 weeks and will focus on times for discussion with the public, workshops to learn about artistic creation and their new works to be discovered at the end of the residency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MUSIC<\/mark><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Chamber music festival: April 12 to 21, 2025 \u2013 ARCACHON<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In collaboration with the Association of Friends of Chamber Music of Arcachon, the 7th edition of the Festival invites all music lovers to six exceptional concerts. The Modigliani Quartet offers you a high-flying program with a very international flavor. In Arcachon, the emotions of music have no borders!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cap Ferret Music Festival: July 5-11, 2025 \u2013 LEGE-CAP FERRET<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cap Ferret hosts the Cap Ferret Music Festival. Dedicated to classical music, this annual cultural and musical event which has become cult, offers its visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in a world of
virtuosities within an idyllic setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More informations<\/strong> \ud83d\udc40: https:\/\/www.capferretmusicfestival.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Jet\u00e9e concerts: from July 5 to August 16, 2025 \u2013 ANDERNOS LES BAINS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

All summer long, the city lives to the rhythm of free concerts on Saturdays in the early evening. Come and see us on July 5-12-19 and August 2-9-16 on the esplanade of the Jet\u00e9e. On Monday July 14 and Friday August 15, the concerts will give way to the fireworks display in front of the Jet\u00e9e on the Bassin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a9 Les Escapades Musicales <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Les Escapades Musicales International Festival of Bassin in Arcachon: from June 19 to July 19, 2025 \u2013 TRAVELING CONCERTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The festival celebrates its 16th anniversary this year. For 5 weeks, the greatest artists
international artists will delight an audience made up of both discerning music lovers and spectators.
curious, come to discover with family the wonders of classical music in this journey along the
Leyre and all around the Bassin of Arcachon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More informations<\/strong> \ud83d\udc40: https:\/\/www.lesescapadesmusicales.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Musical Scenes: from July 5 to 5, 2025 \u2013 LA TESTE DE BUCH <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The event hosts for the second year the African Vibes festival at the Cravey theater with many concerts. An outdoor villa will also be offered with catering, refreshments and concerts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Night of July 13: July 13, 2025 \u2013 LA TESTE DE BUCH<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Music, dancing, entertainment and gourmet food will combine to offer a family and friendly evening, where the atmosphere will build over the hours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Audenge is holding its festival: from July 12 to 14, 2025 \u2013 AUDENGE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAudenge fait son festival\u201d is back for its third edition, with three days of concerts in a setting
atypical and life-size. Free concerts, dance shows, food trucks and many
other activities to discover in the public park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Music'O Teich \u2013 \u00a9Ville Le Teich<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Music'O Teich: July 12 and 14, 2025 \u2013 LE TEICH<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

3 days of concerts in a family and rural atmosphere at the Marina, this is the unrivaled recipe of the Music O'Teich Festival. Free concerts, fireworks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More informations<\/strong> \ud83d\udc40: https:\/\/www.african-vibes-<\/a>festival<\/a>.Fr<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The FireFighter: mid-July 2025 \u2013 CLAOUEY, LEGE CAP FERRET<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This project is the initiative of the Ar\u00e8s \u2013 L\u00e8ge fire brigade association. This team of enthusiasts
offer a family and festive day around their profession and the values that drive them, in
a desire for exchanges with the local population and vacationers.
In the evening, it's time for a major concert with a cutting-edge program that will shake up the Presqu'\u00eele.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More informations<\/strong> \ud83d\udc40: https:\/\/www.firefighter-village.fr<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Open-air opera: July 19, 2025 \u2013 GUJAN-MESTRAS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your appointment with lyrical art to discover or rediscover famous opera standards in
outdoors and with family. A free show, unmissable since 2009!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More informations<\/strong> \ud83d\udc40: https:\/\/gujanmestras.com\/agenda\/opera-en-plein-air<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Philippe ETCHEBEST and The Gang \u2013 \u00a9Ville de Mios<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Mios in celebration: from July 25 to 27, 2025 \u2013 MIOS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A 100% pop-rock festival to discover by the river! And for a weekend in August, jazz
is coming to Mios in all its forms with the Bee Holiday Festival (from August 22 to 23, 2025).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Andernos Jazz Festival: July 25-27, 2025 \u2013 ANDERNOS LES BAINS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Three days of jazz, free outdoor concerts, during the day and in the evening. A 52nd edition of a legendary festival dedicated to the musical richness and diversity of musicians from the regional or international scene. To be experienced intensely on the esplanade de la Jet\u00e9e, the B\u00e9tey beach, the Place du 14 Juillet or the Jardin Louis David.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More informations<\/strong> \ud83d\udc40: https:\/\/www.andernos-jazz-festival.fr<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Arcachon Grand Summer Concerts: July 25-27, 2025 \u2013 ARCACHON <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These great open-air evenings \u2013 in the heart of the Arcachon Velodrome \u2013 punctuate the summers of locals and holidaymakers, who embark with a one-way ticket for 4 exceptional concerts. A true multi-generational journey, these unique concerts bring people together around a common and unifying language: music. Artists present this year: Soprano on July 25, Mosiman, Bon Entendeur and a 3rd headliner on July 26 and Sofiance Pamart on July 27. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Lantonnales: July 4 and July 25, August 1 and 22, 2025 \u2013 LANTON<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Well established in the cultural landscape of the town, the \u201cLes Lantonnales\u201d Festival puts music on
classic in the spotlight, through an invitation to travel. Entry is free and free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Happyla: August 9 \u2013 BUCH\u2019S TEST <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For its second edition, Happyla will bring together locals and holidaymakers on Place Daniel Meller! Music, food trucks, workshops and activities for children... The Pyla district is transformed into a festive village, a lively program for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DANCE<\/mark><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Cadences Festival \u2013 \u00a9Didier Brandao<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Cadences Festival: September 16-23, 2025 \u2013 The meeting place for all dances<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

September has become the unmissable month for dance lovers. The biggest names in the discipline set down their suitcases on the beach for evenings at the four corners of the Bassin in Arcachon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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STREET ART<\/mark><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Street Art \u2013 \u00a9M\u00e9lanny Rodrigues<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Wild Escape: May 8-18, 2025 \u2013 LA TESTE DE BUCH<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An event that gives pride of place to street art. On the program for this new edition: 3 street art artists will create gigantic works on the city walls. Programming and official date to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Street Art \u2013 \u00a9Pleine Ouverture<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Street Art Week: June 2-7, 2025 \u2013 ARES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since 2020, 20 transformers have been rehabilitated by 20 professional artists. The objective? Reach
the 50 transformers in 2026! A journey rich in several works to discover in different
neighborhoods of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Festival Regarde!: June 27-28, 2025 \u2013 ARES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This young festival has established itself as a must-see of the cultural season with shows in
breathtaking nature. Three days during which the public space in Ar\u00e8s tends to sublimate,
invite you to daydream and bring people together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Teste \u00e0 T\u00eates Festival: September 12-14, 2025 \u2013 LA TESTE DE BUCH<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An unmissable event for circus and street theatre fans, the 8th edition of the Teste \u00e0 T\u00eates festival will take place at the Komon\u00f2 Circus (in La Teste-de-Buch). For three days, enter their offbeat, joyful and friendly world, with magnificent shows, an artistic funfair\u2026 and a big top!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More informations<\/strong> \ud83d\udc40: https:\/\/www.ecole-cirque.fr\/teste-a-tetes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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THEATER<\/mark><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Oliver Marchal \u2013 City of La Teste de Buch <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scenes from Olivier Marchal: from November 6 to 16, 2025 \u2013 LA TESTE DE BUCH<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A theater festival sponsored by Olivier Marchal which shines throughout the city with activities,
readings, conferences\u2026 8 shows with renowned actors as for the premieres
editions: Berl\u00e9and, Dul\u00e9ry, Demaison, Ducret, Boujenah, Dutronc, Richard, Bernier\u2026 Th\u00e9atre Cravey:
program to be discovered soon on the city website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MOVIE THEATER<\/mark><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Italian Film Festival: March 18-23, 2025 \u2013 ANDERNOS LES BAINS <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Italian Film Festival is an annual event offering screenings of new films, previews, conferences, meetings with directors, etc. All films are shown in their original version with subtitles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FAN, Adventure and Nature Film Festival: from April 10 to 13, 2025 \u2013 LEGE CAP-FERRET \u2013 la Halle room<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Supported by the city, this event celebrates cinema and attracts the curious, dreamers, nature lovers and adventurers who come together for film screenings and meetings for all audiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cSpain, play me your cinema\u201d Festival: October 2025 \u2013 ANDERNOS LES BAINS <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The biggest names in Spanish cinema rub shoulders with the most confidential ones during screenings in VOSTFR. An unmissable Iberian event. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Original Version Festival at the G\u00e9rard Philipe Cinema: from November 7 to 15, 2025 \u2013 GUJAN-MESTRAS <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A team of enthusiasts has been organizing this festival every year since 2011, which is structured around the programming of around thirty auteur films in their original version, with French subtitles. A change of scenery, openness, discovery, humanism... are the key words of this highlight rich in films that challenge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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