MAY–JUNE 2026 AGENDA — BASQUE COUNTRY & LANDES EVENTS & THE ART OF LIVING — MAISONS DU SUD-OUEST
LANDES
EXHIBITION Gueules de mômes
MONT-DE-MARSAN — from 12 to 30 May
Exhibition of original drawings by Olivier Ka
“A funny and poignant drift through a gallery of around fifty imaginary children’s portraits, each accompanied by a humorous biography (from a future point of view) written by Roland Topor and Raymond Queneau.” — Télérama
Tel.: +33 (0)5 58 06 82 63
https://www.montdemarsan.fr/agenda/exposition-gueules-de-momes/
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PAYS BASQUE ESPAGNOL
EXHIBITION in situ: Igshaan Adams. Soulevant la poussière : l’archive du corps
GUGGENHEIM BILBAO from 5 may until 1rst november
Leigh Adams (La Crosse, 1982) is a multidisciplinary artist whose work examines the personal dimension of engagement and political expression through mixed media, gesture and form. Nourished by the memories of her childhood in Hopatcong — a small town on the outskirts of New York State marked by waves of migration and the divisions created by apartheid — Adams transforms everyday domestic materials such as tarpaulins, towels and fabric scraps into abstract forms that evoke both intimacy and displacement.
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LANDES
CERAMICS Second edition of the Ceramic Market
LABENNE 30 and 31 May
Labenne will once again become a key meeting place for enthusiasts of contemporary ceramics.
This new edition will showcase ceramic artists and craftspeople from across the region and beyond, presenting a wide variety of works: tableware, decorative pieces, sculptures and unique creations, reflecting the vitality and richness of the contemporary ceramic scene.
Throughout the exhibition, the market will serve as a lively space for encounters and exchanges, where visitors and exhibitors can share ideas, techniques and inspiration. A convivial and inspiring occasion that highlights the connection between art, nature and the ocean.
https://www.instagram.com/marcheceramiquesudlandes/
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LANDES
WELLBEING ACTIVITY DO-IN / QI GONG KISHINDO
PONTONX-SUR-L’ADOUR 1rst June
Hélène Joy, practitioner of Shiatsu, offers Do-In and Qi Gong KISHINDO workshops.
These gentle and accessible practices help to calm the mind, release tension and restore vital energy. Please bring comfortable clothing and a bottle of water.
https://www.jds.fr/dax/activite-experience/ateliers/atelier-do-in-qi-gong-kishindo-1537763_A
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LANDES
FESTIVAL Lire sur la Vague 2026
SEIGNOSSE from 3 to 7 June
The Japanese manga festival Lire sur la Vague will take place from 3 to 7 June 2026 at the Maurice Ravailhe sports and cultural centre in Seignosse.
For this 2026 edition, the festival will welcome a number of renowned Japanese authors and artists for an elegant, festive and family-friendly event. A not-to-be-missed gathering for lovers of manga and Japanese culture.
https://www.liresurlavague.com/
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BÉARN
MUSIC Musicalagos Festival
LAGOS, from 5th to 7th June
Musicalagos brings together three days of open-air concerts in a charming countryside setting. Les Négresses Vertes, André Minvielle and his Caravan Ti’Bal, Big Band Côte Sud, Kombo Loco and other special guests will be celebrating the festival’s 20th anniversary.
Held in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques region, the festival takes place along the banks of the Lagoin River in Lagos. The venue also features a craft village, food stalls and refreshment bars, bringing the Pyrenean foothills to life with an eclectic programme and a vibrant palette of colours for this anniversary edition.
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EXHIBITION Ciboure mon amour
CIBOURE, from 14th May to 14th June
The artist duo Madame Hubert presents Ciboure mon amour, an immersive exhibition devoted to Ciboure — its architecture, its light, and the deeply personal memories of its inhabitants.
Based on Quai Ravel, Pauline and Yann — the creative minds behind Madame Hubert — work exclusively as a four-handed artistic partnership, using fine black ink pens. Each piece is created simultaneously by both artists in an ongoing visual dialogue. Their linework becomes a shared language, shaped by passion, patience and meticulous attention to detail. The result is both realistic and poetic.
For this new exhibition, 21 original works will be on display. Each artwork will also be produced as a limited edition of 30 numbered and signed prints, allowing visitors to acquire an accessible edition of the project.
https://www.instagram.com/madame.hubert/
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LANDES
EXHIBITION The 90th Anniversary of the Popular Front with Willy Ronis
TARNOS from 2nd May to 6th June
To mark the 90th anniversary of the Popular Front and as part of the Bicentenary of Photography celebrations, the Town of Tarnos is dedicating an exhibition to photographer Willy Ronis. Through this era of social progress and the joyful discovery of leisure time, Ronis documented the struggles and sense of solidarity that united communities. Around sixty photographs — including several previously unseen works — will be brought together, tracing both the social history of the Popular Front and the early career of a young Willy Ronis.
Presented at the Église des Forges from May to June, the exhibition unfolds as a dialogue: iconic photographs by Willy Ronis are paired with insights into the history of the local area through archives and personal testimonies, alongside a contemporary reflection on Commitment and Resistance, developed through a photographic residency and workshops led at Langevin-Wallon secondary school.
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LANDES
VISIT — Apis Mellona Honey House
BÉNESSE-MAREMNE, from 2nd to 5th June
Welcome & Introduction (15 mins)
An introduction to the world of Apis Mellona: traditional beekeeping, the essential role of bees, and the importance of protecting them.
Educational Tour of the Honey House (30–40 mins)
Discover the equipment used for harvesting and extracting honey, with explanations of each stage of the process: uncapping, centrifuging and potting. Visitors will also learn about the different varieties of honey produced throughout the seasons.
Beehive Immersion Experience (45 mins–1 hour) — OPTIONAL
Visitors will be provided with protective clothing (bee suits, gloves, etc.) before taking part in a guided visit to an active apiary. Observe the bees at work and learn about life inside the hive, including the roles of the queen, worker bees and foragers. A question-and-answer session will follow.
Gourmet Break & Honey Tasting (30 mins)
A tasting session featuring a selection of honeys, with the opportunity to purchase products on site at the end of the visit, including honey and sweet delicacies.
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LANDES
VISIT Gardens Designed in the Japanese Sakkei Tradition
SAUBRIGUES, 6th June 2026
The estate’s eight gardens offer a complete change of scenery, taking visitors on a journey across the continents against the backdrop of an exceptional panorama. By turns intimate or open onto sweeping countryside and mountain views, the grand oriental garden and rose garden have been designed according to the Japanese Sakkei technique — the “borrowed landscape” concept. Framed by a symmetrical avenue of tall palm trees, the view stretches into the distance towards the Pyrenees.
On this occasion, Gogara will also be exhibiting his works. Immanence, transcendence and universality are the central themes explored in his art.
To discover more about the artist’s work: Gogara Official Website
https://www.jardindesbarthes.com/
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LANDES
TRAINING COURSE — Dragonflies
TRENSACQ, 11th–12th June
Come and discover the dragonflies that inhabit the wetlands and waterways of the Landes de Gascogne, in the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional des Landes de Gascogne. This training course offers participants the opportunity to learn how to identify the different species found in these unique natural environments.
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PAYS BASQUE
DANCE PERFORMANCE — TUTU
BIARRITZ, Gare du Midi, 12th June
An original and delightfully humorous dance performance by the Chicos Mambo.
In 2014, Philippe Lafeuille — artistic director and choreographer of the company — created TUTU, an inventive and witty production first performed in Paris at the Bobino theatre. Its immediate success led to an extended five-month run.
Today, after captivating more than 500,000 spectators, performing over 600 shows, and winning the Audience Award for Dance at the 50th Festival OFF d’Avignon, the “men in tutus” continue to sweep audiences into their exuberant, high-energy world both in France and abroad.
https://www.jds.fr/bayonne/spectacles/danse/tutu-chicos-mambo-tournee-1013099_A
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LANDES
FESTIVAL — Bulles 9#
LABENNE, 12th–14th June
This festival marks the close of the Automnales cultural season. Over the course of three days, theatre companies made up of children, teenagers and adults will take to the stage to present a selection of high-quality productions.
Founded in 2016, the association behind the festival is dedicated to promoting theatrical creation and supporting local artists. The Bulles Festival has since become a must for theatre enthusiasts in the region.
Actor direction and staging are led by Mélanie Caroff.
A warm welcome awaits all festivalgoers.
https://www.bullesetcompagnie.net/
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LANDES
JAZZ FESTIVAL Concerts
CAPBRETON, 12th June–12th July
Beneath the shade of pine trees and parasols, the Capbreton Jazz Festival invites visitors to enjoy a series of musical encounters in a festive and welcoming atmosphere. Soak up the smooth jazz ambience on the terraces of participating local cafés and restaurants, before heading to the leafy surroundings of the Public Garden for three days of concerts suited to all ages and tastes.
This is a free festival, offering a relaxed celebration of jazz in the heart of Capbreton.
Programme available online.
https://port-capbreton.fr/evenements/capbreton-jazz-festival/
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PAYS BASQUE
COLLECTIVE EXHIBITION — Tutti Frutti
ANGLET Contemporary Centre, 13th June–19th September
Carte blanche has been given to Anne-Laure Lestage, who curates this vibrant collective exhibition.
Paintings of fruit, stacked tableware, clothing installations and more transform the exhibition space into the atmosphere of a bustling market — a place of encounters, exchanges and theatrical displays. The deliberately anarchic coexistence of the various stands creates unexpected visual connections and striking formal contrasts.
https://www.anglet.fr/sorties/agendas/detail-dun-agenda/actualites/tutti-frutti/
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LANDES
ARTISTIC EVENING by Lake Brocas
BROCAS, 13th June
Visitors are invited to enjoy a gentle walk (maximum 1.5 km), discovering the forest, the watercourse and the unique environmental features of the area, accompanied by a guide from the Parc Naturel Régional des Landes de Gascogne.
The evening also includes the discovery of a landmark work from the Forêt d’Art Contemporain, entitled De l’aptitude à cueillir un pissenlit fermement, created by artist Sara Favriau. The installation is one of the inhabitable artworks that the association makes available free of charge for an unusual overnight stay immersed in the surrounding natural environment.
This event forms part of the Nuits des Forêts, organised in partnership with the Parc Naturel Régional des Landes de Gascogne, the municipality of Brocas, and with the support of the Fonds Archimbaud.
Telephone: +33 6 78 11 23 31
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ORIGAMI WORKSHOP
BIARRITZ, 13th June
Origami, the Japanese art of paper folding, is recognised not only as a leisure activity but also as an artistic, educational and even therapeutic discipline. Suitable for both children and adults, this workshop offers a relaxing moment while helping participants develop concentration, patience and dexterity through the fascinating transformation of a simple sheet of paper.
Origami encourages a slower pace and reconnects participants with a joyful, creative and refined form of learning.
Registration through the Espace Jeunesse.
Audience: Open to everyone aged 6 and above.
Information & Registration: +33 5 59 22 28 86
https://www.biarritz.fr/l-agenda/evenement/mediatheque-atelier-origami
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LANDES
CERAMICS FESTIVAL — Edition #1
HASTINGUES, 13th–14th June
This first edition dedicated entirely to ceramics will bring together twelve selected ceramic artists for an exhibition and sale held within the château, offering visitors the opportunity to meet the artists and discover their work.
The event will also highlight the artistic stoneware collection of the Faïencerie Héraldique de Pierrefonds through a specially curated display.
Light refreshments will be available in the park in partnership with the MiamMiam Festival.
https://www.instagram.com/chateauestrac/
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LANDES
WORKSHOP — “Draw Your Surfer” by Akenelab
SOORTS-HOSSEGOR, 14th June
Come and create your very own surfer artwork! Choose a model, trace the outline, draw the details and add the colours of your choice. At the end of the workshop, you’ll be able to take your creation home — ready to frame and display.
Open to adults and teenagers aged 9 and above.
The workshop is organised by the Save la Mermaid.
14th June, 2.00 pm–3.00 pm
Plage Centrale, Hossegor
https://www.savelamermaid.com/
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PAYS BASQUE
MUSIC — Bless. in Concert
ANGLET, 18th June at 8.30 pm
UK indie rock. End-of-residency concert at the Écuries de Baroja. Booking required.
Bless. delivers a distinctly British sound infused with pop and punk energy, capable of getting every audience dancing under the spell of charismatic and unconventional Irish frontman Joei Silvester. Supported by the Joe Strummer Foundation, the band brings together members of two emblematic groups from the young London music scene, The Supernovas and Dirty Nelly.
Drawing on influences ranging from new wave and punk to pop and the flower-power spirit of the sixties — with a touch of Northern Soul for perfect balance — the “Fab Five” take audiences on an exhilarating musical rollercoaster. With their debut EP, Music Comes First, the band enjoyed a highly acclaimed start in the United Kingdom and has already performed on numerous stages, from the legendary Glastonbury Festival in 2016 to London’s iconic 100 Club.
https://www.anglet.fr/sorties/agendas/detail-dun-agenda/actualites/bless/
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PAYS BASQUE
DRAWING WORKSHOP — Travel Sketchbook
Musée Bonnat-Helleu, BAYONNE, 20th June
Visual artist Cengiz Özer will lead a drawing workshop for children aged 8 to 12. Inspired by the artworks displayed in Room 13 — including pieces by Eugène Boudin, Achille Zo and Eugène Girardet — participants will create an image in the style of a travel sketchbook, combining observation, imagination and storytelling.
Techniques will include freehand drawing in pencil and ink, with additional highlights and enhancements depending on the children’s creative approach.
Cengiz Özer has been sharing his artistic expertise for more than 25 years. He previously taught in Paris at renowned institutions including the Louvre Museum (Ateliers du Carrousel), the Musée Carnavalet and the Petit Palais. Now based in the region, he also teaches at the new cultural centre of MACS, the PARCC contemporary art centre in Labenne.
https://mbh.bayonne.fr/agenda/atelier-de-dessin-cengiz-ozer-3/
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LANDES
SPORTING EVENT — Trail des Mouettes
SEIGNOSSE, 20th June
A trail running event organised by Landirun for enthusiasts of nature and outdoor racing.
Starting point: Penon district, Seignosse Océan.
Participants may choose from three different routes:
- 5.00 pm — 21 km trail / 530 m elevation gain (€25)
- 5.15 pm — 7 km trail / 90 m elevation gain (€10) + walking route (€5)
- 6.00 pm — 13 km trail / 260 m elevation gain (€16)
A partner village and entertainment area will also be available throughout the event.
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MUSIC — Jazz Festival
OLORON-SAINTE-MARIE, 25th June–5th July
The Jazz Festival offers audiences a rich programme of musical discoveries featuring a selection of outstanding artists. Among this year’s highlights are Adèle Viret, winner at the Victoires du Jazz 2025, and the AMG Quartet, laureates of the Tremplin Jazz à Oloron 2023 competition.
This 32nd edition of the festival, held in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, shines a particular spotlight on leading female figures from the contemporary French jazz scene.
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CRAFTS & DESIGN — Les RDV ART & Déco 2026
Golf de Chantaco, SAINT-JEAN-DE-LUZ, 26th–28th June
Conceived as a genuine space for meetings and exchanges, this event celebrates unique creations, collectors’ pieces and bespoke designs, bringing together aesthetics, craftsmanship and innovation.
Visitors will have the opportunity to discover a carefully curated selection of talented artisans and creators from a wide range of artistic disciplines, including ceramicists, sculptors, cabinetmakers, painters, jewellers, mosaic artists, upholsterers, leather craftsmen and fine woodworkers, alongside many other creative worlds.
https://www.instagram.com/lesrdvartetdeco/
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LANDES
EXHIBITION — Du Vent dans les Synapses
MAGESCQ, 26th June–31st August
There are forms that do not seek to explain, but to shift perception.
Materials that vibrate, fracture, rise or drift, as though carried by an inner breath.
The works of Gertrud Varailhon and Xavier Carrère engage in a quiet dialogue without ever directly answering one another. Moving side by side, they share a common sensitivity to living matter, tension, and the fragile balance between fullness and emptiness.
For both artists, matter is never static. It seems animated by an underlying movement — a discreet current flowing beneath the surface, through folds, fractures and impulses.
Du Vent dans les Synapses evokes that invisible space where sensation comes before thought: a place where something circulates, awakens and resonates — without name or instruction.
An exhibition to be experienced rather than explained.
https://www.xaviercarrere.com/
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PAYS BASQUE
FILM FESTIVAL — Nouvelles Vagues
BIARRITZ, 23rd–28th June
Over the course of six days, the Nouvelles Vagues presents an international competition featuring eight feature films never before released in French cinemas, all highlighting youth, its stories, hopes and creative energy.
Alongside the official competition, the festival will screen more than thirty films, including a free open-air cinema evening on the beach, open to all audiences.
Gathered in Biarritz for the occasion will be an international jury of artists under the age of 35, an international jury of film-school students, and a jury composed of young beneficiaries of the Pass Culture scheme. Together with the public, they will take part in screenings, discussions and exhibitions throughout the festival.
https://www.nouvelles-vagues.org/
