Féria d'Aire-sur-l'Adour
The great Landaise fair at the Maurice Lauche bullring, featuring Landes races, bullfights, and bandas
2026
About Féria d'Aire
Féria d'Aire — edition 2026
The Aire-sur-l'Adour Féria 2026 takes over the Maurice Lauche bullring and the city center from Friday, June 19 to Sunday, June 21, with a pre-program starting on Wednesday, June 17 and Thursday, June 18, and a closing on Monday, June 22. On the program for this great Landes feria: Landes races and cocarde competition, prestigious bullfight on Sunday, encierros, bandas, concerts, flower parade, country meals in the peñas' estanquets, balls and fireworks.
Féria d'Aire-sur-l'Adour 2026
From June 12th to 15th, 2026, Aire-sur-l'Adour will host its grand annual féria, a must-attend event on the Landaise festive calendar. The Maurice Lauche bullring will be the scene of competitive Landes races and a bullfight with a prestigious ganadería.
The program will revolve around traditional highlights: opening festivities on Friday evening, daily encierros, bandas parades through the town center streets, outdoor meals under marquees, and popular balls every evening.
The detailed program and the ganadería selected for the bullfight will be announced in the spring of 2026.
Highlights Féria d'Aire 2026
- Festival Bullfight on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 6 PM at the Maurice Lauche bullring: Adolfo Martín bulls (returning to the Southwest after five years of absence) for matadors José Garrido, Álvaro Lorenzo and Solal. Price: -50% for under 25s (ticket office: Tourist Office 05 58 71 64 70 and billetterie.festik.net).
- Flower parade of 8 floats, on Saturday, June 20 at 10:30 PM and Sunday, June 21 at 11:30 AM.
- Landes competition on Monday, June 22 at 9:30 PM at the Maurice Lauche bullring (Armagnacaise, Dal, Dargelos, Deyris, Noguès stables).
- Fireworks on Sunday, June 21 at 11 PM on the banks of the Adour.
- Cocarde competition, bullring games, Kids' Day (Journée des Pitchouns), stilt show, concerts (Int'Aire Mezzo, Gascogne Men's Choir) and peñas' estanquets throughout the festivities.
Programme Féria d'Aire 2026
The Féria 2026 takes place around the Maurice Lauche bullring and the city center, with a pre-program starting on Wednesday, June 17 and Thursday, June 18, the main festivities from Friday, June 19 to Sunday, June 21 (bullfight on Sunday), and a closing on Monday, June 22. Official program published by the City of Aire-sur-l'Adour.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
- 8:00 PM — Darts competition, at the animation center with Peña 69
Thursday, June 18, 2026 — eat and have fun
- 7:30 PM — Festival Committee dinner, at the bullring (17 €, reservation at the Tourist Office): pâté en croûte, pork spider steak/fries, chocolate fondant, coffee. Evening animated by DJ Seb.
Friday, June 19, 2026 — entertainment
- 3:00 PM-7:00 PM — Musette ball at the animation center, animated by Tropicana
- 6:30 PM — Handover of the city keys to the Class of 20, at the town hall (musical entertainment); wine of honor offered by the municipality
- 7:00 PM — After work + happy hour at La Confrérie (evening animated by DJ Bachey until 3 AM)
- 7:00 PM — À la carte dinner at Comptoir de l'Adour: beef rib, Spanish-style chipirons, festival burger
- 7:30 PM — Bodega opening at Club Adèle Pabon (until 3 AM)
- 7:30 PM — Bodega Tapas & Brass at Club Adèle Pabon
- 8:00 PM — Le Saloon 69 opens its doors at Peña 69 (until 3 AM)
- 8:00 PM — Entertainment at Comptoir de l'Adour, evening animated by Les Acoupun (until 3 AM)
Saturday, June 20, 2026 — entertainment
- 10:00 AM-4:30 PM — Kids' Day (Journée des Pitchouns) at the municipal park (entertainment, games, face painting…); FIFA tournament at the media library
- 10:00 AM — Estanquet opening under the Halle aux grains, animated by DJ Man / bandas; at 8:30 PM, live broadcast on big screen of the Top 14 semi-final
- 10:30 AM — Cocarde competition at the bullring by Club Adèle Pabon (5 €, free for children under 8)
- 11:00 AM — Patio de l'Ovalie by Avenir Aturin (until 11 PM)
- 12:00 PM — Concert with Int'Aire Mezzo under the Halle aux grains
- 12:00 PM — Gascogne Men's Choir, on the media library forecourt (organized by Amicale de Mestade)
- 2:30 PM — Opening of « La Rive Lillet », the belly slide makes its return, at La Confrérie (10 €/participant)
- 4:30 PM — Bullring games (Jeux d'arènes) at Maurice Lauche bullring with the Class of 20
- 10:30 PM — Flower parade (8 floats)
Saturday dining: fork breakfast from 9 AM at the estanquet; Le Gambetta at 12 PM with Los Pastouros (street entertainment); à la carte dinner at Comptoir de l'Adour; Glou-Glou/Miam-Miam at Casa Fior at Fredoe's; dinner at Club Adèle Pabon at 12:30 PM and 8:30 PM (14 € adult / 6 € child).
Sunday, June 21, 2026
- 10:30 AM — Musical mass, serenade on the cathedral forecourt with the Gascogne Men's Choirs
- 10:00 AM — Gascon breakfast at Peña 69 (eggs, piperade, ventrèche cooked on a brazier)
- 11:00 AM — Patio de l'Ovalie opening by Avenir Aturin
- 11:30 AM — Flower parade (8 floats)
- 3:00 PM — Stilt show, Place du Général-de-Gaulle, with Los Capborruts
- 6:00 PM — Bullfight at Maurice Lauche bullring: Adolfo Martín bulls for José Garrido, Álvaro Lorenzo and Solal
- 11:00 PM — Fireworks on the banks of the Adour
Sunday meals: Le Gambetta at 12 PM with Buen Rollito (street entertainment); à la carte dinner at Comptoir de l'Adour; brazier at Peña 69 (19 €, La Ferme du Gioulé); dinner at Club Adèle Pabon (20 €); fridge emptying at 8 PM at Club Adèle Pabon.
Monday, June 22, 2026 — eat and have fun
- 12:00 PM — Le Gambetta, catering
- 7:00 PM — Dinner at Club Adèle Pabon (14 €): charcuterie plate, sirloin steak/fries, religieuse pastry, glass of wine, coffee
- 9:30 PM — Landes competition at Maurice Lauche bullring with the Armagnacaise, Dal, Dargelos, Deyris and Noguès stables
Reservations at the Tourist Office: 05 58 71 64 70.
Féria d'Aire — 2027 edition
The 2026 edition was held from 19 June to 21 June 2026. The dates for the 2027 edition have not been announced yet. This page will be updated as soon as the official programme is published.
Practical information — Féria d'Aire
Practical Information
Dates and Times
The Féria d'Aire-sur-l'Adour takes place every year on the third weekend of June, from Friday to Monday. Festivities begin on Friday evening with the official opening and continue until Monday evening. Landes races and bullfights take place in the bullring in the late afternoon or evening.
Prices
- Street entertainment, bandas, encierros: free
- Landes races: from €8 to €15 depending on the category
- Bullfights: from €15 to €45 depending on seating
- Outdoor meals: from €15 to €25 depending on the menu
Access
By car: Aire-sur-l'Adour is located on the N134, 30 km southeast of Mont-de-Marsan and 50 km north of Pau. Free parking is available on the outskirts of the town center.
By train: Aire-sur-l'Adour SNCF station, served by TER Nouvelle-Aquitaine lines from Mont-de-Marsan, Pau, and Tarbes.
Accommodation
Hotels, bed and breakfasts, and campsites are available in Aire-sur-l'Adour and surrounding towns. Booking several weeks in advance is recommended during the féria period.
Practical Tips
- Wear white and red attire, the traditional colors of the Landes festivals
- Encierros can be dangerous: follow safety instructions and respect the barriers
- Bring water and sun protection during the day
- Bodegas and estanquets offer food and drinks throughout the day
Safety and Regulations
An enhanced security system is in place during the féria: presence of the Red Cross, first aid station at the bullring and in the town center, numerous law enforcement officers. Encierros are managed by professionals: it is imperative to respect the protective barriers and not obstruct the passage of the cows. Minors must be accompanied by an adult to attend the encierros. Alcohol consumption is regulated in public spaces.
Contact
Aire-sur-l'Adour Tourist Office: 05 58 71 64 70
Aire-sur-l'Adour Town Hall: 05 58 71 46 46
The Féria d'Aire-sur-l'Adour: A Centuries-Old Bullfighting Tradition
Nestled at the confluence of the Adour and Broussau rivers, Aire-sur-l'Adour is one of the oldest towns in the Landes, with a history dating back to Roman times under the name Atura. Every year in mid-June, this sub-prefecture of 6,000 inhabitants transforms into the capital of Landaise festivities, welcoming thousands of revelers to celebrate the Gascon bullfighting tradition in a friendly and warm atmosphere.
The Maurice Lauche Bullring, the Beating Heart of the Féria
Inaugurated in 1932, the Maurice Lauche bullring is the jewel of Aire's bullfighting heritage. With a capacity of over 4,000 seats, it hosts the highlights of the féria: competitive Landes races counting towards the regional challenge, bullfights with prestigious ganaderías like Pedraza de Yeltes, and various bullfighting shows. The 'écarteurs' (bull dodgers) and 'sauteurs' (jumpers) compete with skill and courage against the Landes cows, perpetuating an art inscribed in the intangible cultural heritage of France.
Encierros, Bandas, and Street Entertainment
From Friday evening, the opening of the festivities signals the start of the celebrations. The encierros (cow releases in the streets) are moments of shared adrenaline between participants and spectators gathered behind the barriers. The bandas, these emblematic street orchestras of the Southwest, parade through the streets of the town center, leading the crowd in a festive and lively musical atmosphere. The 'peñas' (social clubs) compete in imagination to liven up their 'estanquets' (bars) where revelers gather for grilled food and sangria.
Outdoor Meals and Gascon Gastronomy
The Féria d'Aire-sur-l'Adour is also a gastronomic event. Outdoor meals bring together hundreds of guests under marquees, around traditional Gascon menus: garbure (cabbage soup), magret de canard (duck breast), foie gras, tourin (garlic soup), and pastis landais (cake). The 'peñas' estanquets offer tapas, grilled dishes, and local specialties throughout the day. On Saturday, a grand meal at the bullring brings together families and friends in a convivial atmosphere.
Popular Balls and Festive Evenings
Every evening, the féria continues late into the night with popular balls and free concerts in the town center squares. Orchestras and DJs liven up the evenings, while the 'peñas' bodegas remain open until the early morning. The fireworks on the Monday of the féria light up the Aire sky to beautifully conclude these four days of intense festivities.
The Fête des Arsouillos: Prelude to the Féria
Every year at the end of April, the Fête des Arsouillos, organized for over 35 years, opens the festive season with a program combining encierros, novilladas (young bullfights), bandas competitions, and festive evenings. This popular event allows younger generations to discover local bullfighting traditions in a friendly setting.
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