Dax Motors n' Blues

Dax Motors n' Blues 2026 — 16th Edition

The Dax Motors n' Blues Festival returns to Parc Théodore Denis in Dax from July 3 to 5, 2026 for its 16th edition. For three days, eleven concerts of blues, rock, soul, country, and brass band will animate the large open-air stage, accompanied by exhibitions of vintage motorcycles, classic American cars, biker stands, and a mechanical forum.

A 100% Francophone 2026 Program

This edition highlights French blues, rock, and soul artists. Friday evening kicks off with La Bedoune (blues), Ring of Cash (folk-rock-country), and Devil Jo (rock). Saturday is dedicated to blues-rock headliners with Philippe Ménard, The Stompin' Bones, Rod Barthet, and the virtuoso harmonica player Greg Zlap. Sunday concludes with Tree in Your Pocket (soul), Teddy Costa (blues), and Shaolin Temple Defenders (soul-funk). The brass band Le Brass opens Saturday and Sunday at 11 am in a festive atmosphere.

Much More Than a Music Festival

Beyond the concerts, the 2026 edition offers its traditional biker rides, exhibitions of vintage motorcycles and cars, a mechanical forum, an exhibitor village centered around biker culture, a guarded and free 24/7 motorcycle parking, as well as a catering area with food trucks and a refreshment stand.

Prices and Ticketing

The festival remains true to its policy of very affordable prices: €6 for a day ticket, €15 for the 3-day weekend pass, free for under 16s. Online ticketing is open on Helloasso.

Friday, July 3, 2026

• 19h00 — La Bedoune (blues)
• 21h00 — Ring of Cash (folk, rock, country)
• 23h00 — Devil Jo (rock)

Saturday, July 4, 2026

• 11h00 — Le Brass (brass band)
• 13h00 — Philippe Ménard (blues, blues rock)
• 19h00 — The Stompin' Bones (rock)
• 21h00 — Rod Barthet (rock, blues rock)
• 23h00 — Greg Zlap (blues, rock — virtuoso harmonica player)

Sunday, July 5, 2026

• 11h00 — Le Brass (brass band)
• 13h00 — Tree in Your Pocket (soul)
• 15h00 — Teddy Costa (blues)
• 17h00 — Shaolin Temple Defenders (soul, funk)

11 concerts in total over the three days, with free access within the festival perimeter once the day ticket or 3-day pass has been acquired. Official program noted on May 27, 2026, on motors-blues.org and culture-blues.com.

• 11 concerts of blues, rock, soul, country, and brass band over 3 days
• Headliners: Greg Zlap, Shaolin Temple Defenders, Rod Barthet
• Exhibitions of vintage motorcycles and classic American cars (muscle cars, hot rods)
• Biker rides and mechanical forum
• Guarded and free 24/7 motorcycle parking
• Affordable prices: €6 per day, €15 for the 3-day pass, free for under 16s