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Fêtes de Bayonne

Name: Fêtes de Bayonne 2026
Start: 2026-07-15T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-19T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Centre-ville de Bayonne

Bayonne — Pyrénées-Atlantiques (64) • 15 Jul 2026 — 19 Jul 2026

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The 2026 Fêtes de Bayonne will take place from Wednesday, July 15th to Sunday, July 19th: five days and five nights of red and white, featuring over a hundred balls, concerts, and festivities, with more than 1,000 musicians and 33 bandas under contract with the City. The program includes: the throwing of the keys on Wednesday at 5:00 PM at Place de la Liberté, the children's and live music day on Thursday, the headline concert by En Tol Sarmiento on Friday, the 'corrida blanche' and the grand horse-riding bullfight at the Arènes, cow races at Place Paul-Bert, and the illuminated parade (Corso lumineux) at 10:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday.

The 2026 Fêtes de Bayonne, from July 15th to 19th

Bayonne turns red and white for five days and five nights. The 2026 edition features over a hundred balls, concerts, and events, with more than 1,000 musicians and 33 bandas under contract with the City, spread across Place de la Liberté, Place Paul-Bert, Carreau des Halles, Place de la République, Place Patxa, La Poterne, Porte d'Espagne, Porte de Mousserolles, and Place Jacques-Portes.

The 2026 poster was designed by Janick Tanguy, a graphic designer based in Anglet, chosen by public vote from five finalists. It depicts a father carrying his son on his shoulders, alongside a joaldun and elements of Basque architecture: an image of transmission, the central theme of this year's edition.

Five days, five atmospheres

Wednesday, July 15th — Opening Day: Foulée du festayre, World Chili Omelet Championship, followed by the opening ceremony and the throwing of the keys at Place de la Liberté.
Thursday, July 16th — Children's and Live Music Day: Children's village at La Poterne, encierro txiki, and a day without amplified sound before 7:00 PM to give center stage to street music.
Friday, July 17th — Traditions and Seniors Day: Seniors' meal, choirs and tamborradas, 'corrida blanche' at the Arènes, and a headline concert at Place de la Liberté.
Saturday, July 18th — Associations Day: Gathering of the tamborradas, aerial demonstrations by the 1st RPIMa, grand horse-riding bullfight, and the first run of the illuminated parade.
Sunday, July 19th — Closing Day: Bandas and Fêtes masses, official parade of the giants, Basque strength games, boat races on the Adour, followed by the closing ceremony and fireworks at midnight.

What's new this year

A new giant, Léon Bonnat, created by artist Joanes Diez Mateos de Lezo in tribute to the Bayonne painter, a partnership between the Gaiteros du Roi Léon, the City, and the Musée Bonnat-Helleu.
The first Junior Bandas Festival, on Thursday: nearly 300 musicians under 18, from various regions including a group from Scotland, will parade through the streets all day.
A reimagined opening ceremony: No more mystery guest; the honored personalities—primarily local figures—are announced in advance.
The centenary of the Académie Gasconne de Bayonne, celebrated with the Estanquet Gascon at 4 rue du Moulin and a dedicated float in the illuminated parade.

The Illuminated Parade (Corso lumineux)

The illuminated parade sets off at 10:00 PM on Saturday, July 18th, and Sunday, July 19th, from the Saint-Esprit district, crossing the city's three main areas. Ten Bayonne associations present their floats, built by volunteers around the theme "one float, one song": each float is inspired by a famous song, accompanied by musicians, stilt-walkers, and dancers. The floats are on display on Boulevard Alsace-Lorraine from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday.

Bullfighting events

The Bayonne Arènes host three events during the Fêtes: the corrida blanche on Friday, July 17th at 6:30 PM, featuring bulls from Román Sorando for Clemente, Juan Leal, and Adrien Salenc "Adriano"; the grand horse-riding bullfight on Saturday, July 18th at 6:30 PM, with bulls from Romão Tenorio for Léa Vicens, Andy Cartagena, and Guillermo Hermoso de Mendoza, accompanied by the forcados of Aposento da Moita; and the French Recorte Cup on Sunday, July 19th at 6:00 PM. Cow races take place at Place Paul-Bert (€5).

The Fêtes Pass

Entry to the festival perimeter is free on Wednesday and Thursday. From Friday, July 17th at 10:00 AM until Sunday, July 19th at midnight, a Fêtes Pass wristband costing €15 is required for access. It is free for those under 16 for all five days, for Bayonne residents, and for people working within the perimeter. It is sold online, at five Bayonne post offices, the Tourist Office, about 70 authorized retailers in the Basque Country and southern Landes, and at eight ticket booths installed at the city entrances from July 17th to 19th.

Programme

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 — Opening Day

8:00 AM to 12:30 PM — Foulée du festayre, 25th edition · from Biarritz to Bayonne
9:00 AM to 5:30 PM — Pirogue en fête · on the Nive
9:30 AM to 6:00 PM — World Chili Omelet Championship · Place Paul-Bert
11:00 AM — "Zazpi Jauziak": dance initiation (ages 7+, free with reservation) · Didam
4:00 PM — Opening ceremony · Place de la Liberté: Harmonie bayonnaise and Baionako Tamborrada (4:00 PM), balcony entertainment (4:45 PM), throwing of the keys (5:00 PM), mascleta (5:10 PM)
5:00 PM to 1:00 AM — Mouss'Roll: entertainment, concerts, food · Porte de Mousserolles
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM — Open Caco Dendary, paleta gomme pleine semi-finals · Rail Bayonnais fronton (free entry)
6:00 PM to 11:00 PM — Musik'Halles evening, street music · Carreau des Halles
7:00 PM — Karrikaldi, opening with Bilabal: Bilaka taldea · Place Jacques-Portes
7:30 PM — Fêtes Masters, bare-hand Basque pelota semi-final · J.-M. Mailharro trinquet
7:30 PM — Baionako Tamborrada concert, then TipiTapa bandas contest (8:00 PM) · Porte d'Espagne
7:30 PM to 2:30 AM — Place de la Liberté: King Léon Zumba (7:30 PM), Los Marinos del Passo (8:00 PM-10:00 PM), Les Incognitos (10:00 PM-midnight), DJ Bobkat (midnight-2:30 AM)
8:00 PM to 2:30 AM — Concerts · Place Patxa
8:00 PM to 2:30 AM — Place Paul-Bert: Orchestre Arpège (8:00 PM-midnight), Le Mix Spécial Féria (midnight-2:30 AM)
8:30 PM to 2:30 AM — Carreau des Halles: Balpores (8:30 PM-midnight), MixLive (midnight-2:30 AM)
10:00 PM — 80s cabaret evening by peña Txalaparta · rue Jacques-Laffitte
10:00 PM to 2:00 AM — Orchestre Pick Up · Place de la République

Thursday, July 16, 2026 — Children's and Live Music Day

No amplified sound before 7:00 PM, and the first edition of the junior bandas festival with nearly 300 musicians under 18.

9:00 AM — Dianas de Gaiteros · city center
10:00 AM — Betisoak Choco Yamboun morning · 10 rue Gosse
10:00 AM — Departure of the King Léon court parade with TipiTapa · Place Jacques-Portes
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM — Family treasure hunt (free with reservation) · Basque Museum
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM — Place de la Liberté: Qi Gong (10:00 AM), aubade to King Léon (11:00 AM), waking of King Léon (12:00 PM)
10:00 AM to 12:15 PM — Red scarf customization with artist Andoni Maillart · Didam
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM — Tamborrada and Besteak giants parade · from Saint-André church to City Hall
10:45 AM — Warm-up then Encierro Txiki (11:00 AM): wheeled bull run by ganaderia Ardukari · Place Saint-André
11:00 AM to midnight — Estanquet Gascon of the Académie Gasconne Centenary: food, music, Gascon songs · 4 rue du Moulin
12:00 PM — Gurekin choir (city center) and Errobi Kanta choir (Saint-Esprit)
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM — Halles'Apéro with bandas · Carreau des Halles
12:00 PM to 6:00 PM — Children's Day · La Poterne
12:30 PM — Buhaminak and Haiz Egoa Basque choirs · Place de la République
5:00 PM — Senior bare-hand pelota with Esku Pilota players, then grand chistera demonstration by professionals from Mexico and the USA (6:00 PM) · Rail Bayonnais fronton
5:00 PM — Cow races (€5) · Place Paul-Bert
5:00 PM — (A)typical concert: Gaiteros du Roi Léon and Bestela choir · Saint-Esprit collegiate church
5:30 PM — Espadrille throwing contest with Or Konpon · Porte d'Espagne
6:00 PM — Xistera match, then joko garbi (7:00 PM) · Jean-Dauger fronton
7:00 PM to 11:00 PM — Pétanque tournament · avenue André-Malraux
7:30 PM to 2:30 AM — Place de la Liberté: King Léon Zumba (7:30 PM), karaoke with Philippe Casi (8:00 PM-9:30 PM), Txokolatin (9:30 PM-11:00 PM), Salsa Timbayonne (11:00 PM-2:30 AM)
8:00 PM to 2:30 AM — Place Paul-Bert: P'tit apéro musical (8:00 PM-10:00 PM), free sangria (10:00 PM-11:30 PM), Le Mix Spécial Féria (midnight-2:30 AM)
8:30 PM to 2:30 AM — Carreau des Halles: Eneko Artola (8:30 PM-midnight), MixLive (midnight-2:30 AM)
10:00 PM to 2:30 AM — Orchestre Miami · Place de la République

Friday, July 17, 2026 — Traditions and Seniors Day

The Fêtes Pass is required to enter the perimeter starting at 10:00 AM.

9:00 AM — Dianas de Gaiteros · city center
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM — Festayre Rugby Touch tournament · Christian Belascain field
10:00 AM — Betisoak Choco Yamboun morning · 10 rue Gosse
10:00 AM — Departure of the King Léon court parade with TipiTapa · Place Jacques-Portes
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM — Place de la Liberté: Pilates (10:00 AM), aubade to King Léon (11:00 AM), waking of King Léon (12:00 PM)
10:30 AM to 1:30 PM — Erro Bat Tamborrada parade, departure Porte d'Espagne
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM — "Pala d'Or" pelota tournament · René Cassin high school
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM — Trapu-Tzar choir · Saint-Esprit district
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM — Halles'Apéro with bandas · Carreau des Halles
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM — Seniors' meal · La Salle Saint-Bernard college
12:00 PM to 8:00 PM — Gure Plaza: gaiteros, karaoke · Place Montaut
12:00 PM to 2:30 AM — Concerts · La Poterne
12:30 PM — Aizkoa men's choir · Mediatheque square
5:00 PM — (A)typical concert: Larre Alde Trikitilariak and Xaramela choir · Synagogue
5:00 PM — Cow races (€5) · Place Paul-Bert
6:30 PM — Corrida blanche · Arènes: bulls from Román Sorando for Clemente, Juan Leal, and Adrien Salenc "Adriano"
6:30 PM — Zumba dance at the fronton, then grand chistera match (7:30 PM) · Jean-Dauger fronton
7:00 PM — Amicale Saint-Léon concerts: Pong Orchestra (7:00 PM), Kiwi 22 (9:00 PM) · Porte d'Espagne
7:00 PM to 2:30 AM — Concerts · Place Patxa
7:30 PM to 2:30 AM — Place de la Liberté: King Léon Zumba (7:30 PM), Julie Rouault (8:30 PM-9:30 PM), headline concert with En Tol Sarmiento (10:15 PM-11:30 PM), Philippe Casi (midnight-2:30 AM)
8:00 PM to 2:30 AM — Place Paul-Bert: Patxa Mama (8:00 PM-11:00 PM), Le Mix Spécial Féria (11:30 PM-2:30 AM)
8:30 PM to 2:30 AM — Carreau des Halles: Eneko Artola (8:30 PM-midnight), MixLive (midnight-2:30 AM)
10:00 PM — Latino cabaret evening by peña Txalaparta · rue Jacques-Laffitte
10:00 PM to 2:30 AM — Place de la République: All Apologies (10:00 PM-midnight), DJ Yossi (12:30 AM-2:30 AM)

Saturday, July 18, 2026 — Associations Day

9:00 AM — Dianas de Gaiteros · city center
9:00 AM — Fêtes de Bayonne Open, golf competition · Makila golf course, Bassussarry
10:00 AM — Departure of the King Léon court parade with TipiTapa · Place Jacques-Portes
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Women's and 1st series finals of the Open Caco Dendary, paleta gomme pleine · Rail Bayonnais fronton (free entry)
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM — Place de la Liberté: Qi Gong (10:00 AM), aerial activity demonstrations with the 1st RPIMa (11:00 AM), waking of King Léon (12:00 PM), Génération Séniors choir (12:15 PM)
10:30 AM — Tamborradas gathering and parade organized by Erro Bat, departure Porte d'Espagne
11:00 AM — Cow races (€5) · Place Paul-Bert
11:30 AM — Halles'Apéro with tamborradas · Carreau des Halles
12:00 PM to 8:00 PM — Gure Plaza: gaiteros, karaoke · Place Montaut
12:00 PM to 2:30 AM — Meals, entertainment, and concerts · La Poterne; concerts · Place Patxa
12:30 PM — Errobi Kanta choir · Mediatheque square
3:00 PM to 10:00 PM — Pétanque tournament · avenue André-Malraux
5:00 PM — Fêtes championship of beret throwing, then big pala match (6:00 PM) · Jean-Dauger fronton
5:00 PM — (A)typical concert: Herri Etxeko Txistu Banda and Montanhas e Ribera choir · Protestant Temple
5:00 PM — Cow races (€5) · Place Paul-Bert
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM — Fêtes rowing race between AB and SNB · on the Adour
6:00 PM to 10:00 PM — Corso float exhibition · boulevard Alsace-Lorraine
6:30 PM — Grand horse-riding bullfight · Arènes: bulls from Romão Tenorio for Léa Vicens, Andy Cartagena, and Guillermo Hermoso de Mendoza, with the forcados of Aposento da Moita
7:00 PM — Concerts organized by Or Konpon: Indigo, Niko Etxart eta Hapa Hapa, Kuartz · Porte d'Espagne
7:30 PM to 2:30 AM — Place de la Liberté: King Léon Zumba (7:30 PM), Orchestre Edantza (8:00 PM-10:00 PM), illuminated parade passage (10:00 PM-midnight), Orchestre Edantza (midnight-2:30 AM)
8:00 PM to 2:30 AM — Place Paul-Bert: P'tit apéro musical (8:00 PM-10:00 PM), Orchestre Katxi (10:00 PM-midnight), Le Mix Spécial Féria (midnight-2:30 AM)
8:00 PM to 2:30 AM — Place de la République: Take The Ska Train (8:00 PM-9:30 PM), illuminated parade departure (10:00 PM), DJ Yossi (11:00 PM-2:30 AM)
8:30 PM to 2:30 AM — Carreau des Halles: Philippe Casi (8:30 PM-midnight), MixLive (midnight-2:30 AM)
10:00 PM — Illuminated parade (Corso lumineux), route through the city starting from the Saint-Esprit district

Sunday, July 19, 2026 — Closing Day

9:00 AM — Dianas de Gaiteros · city center
10:00 AM — Final of the 2026 Fêtes Masters · Jean-Marie Mailharro trinquet
10:00 AM — Departure of the Baionako Tamborrada from Besteak, through the city streets · avenue de Pampelune
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM — Place de la Liberté: Qi Gong (10:00 AM), flamenco with the Talia dance school (11:00 AM), waking of King Léon (12:00 PM), parade arrival (1:00 PM)
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM — Family mass · Saint-Esprit collegiate church
11:00 AM to 12:30 PM — Bandas mass (Saint-André church) and Fêtes mass (Sainte-Marie cathedral)
12:00 PM — Departure of the official parade of giants, bandas, and traditional groups · Place Saint-André
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM — Traditional boat races with Euskal Arrauak Baiona · on the Adour
12:00 PM to 1:30 AM — Bertso-pintxo, entertainment, and concerts · La Poterne
12:30 PM — Argileak choir · Place Pasteur
3:00 PM — Glittery guinguette by peña Txalaparta · rue Jacques-Laffitte
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM — Guinguette ball with Gérard Luc · Place de la République
3:30 PM to 5:30 PM — Basque strength games · Place Paul-Bert
6:00 PM — French Recorte Cup · Arènes
6:00 PM to 10:00 PM — Corso float exhibition · boulevard Alsace-Lorraine
6:00 PM to 1:30 AM — Place de la Liberté: Pong Orchestra and guests (6:00 PM), illuminated parade passage (10:00 PM), closing ceremony and fireworks (midnight), DJ Bobkat (12:15 AM-1:30 AM)
7:00 PM — Concerts organized by Haiz Egoa: Andoni Ollokiegi (7:00 PM), S.F.M. (8:45 PM) · Porte d'Espagne
7:00 PM to 1:30 AM — Place Paul-Bert: The Po-Liss Men, The Police tribute (7:00 PM-8:30 PM), Big Daddy Rock Band (8:30 PM-10:00 PM), Le Mix Spécial Féria (10:00 PM-1:30 AM)
7:30 PM to 1:30 AM — Carreau des Halles: Musik'halles (6:00 PM-7:30 PM), Balpores (7:30 PM-10:30 PM), MixLive (10:30 PM-1:30 AM)
8:00 PM to 1:30 AM — Place de la République: Big Band Côte Basque (8:00 PM-9:30 PM), illuminated parade departure (10:00 PM), DJ Yossi (11:00 PM-1:30 AM)

Karrikaldi — Place Jacques-Portes

Wednesday 15: 7:00 PM opening, Bilabal with Bilaka taldea
Thursday 16: Karrikaldi Ttiki "Oihanean Dantzan" (12:00 PM), Labourd children's singing championship (1:00 PM), Kukubird (3:00 PM), Leinua eskola (4:30 PM), Krexelak taldea (5:45 PM), Leinua txaranga (7:00 PM), Baionan Kantuz: Tuntuna (8:00 PM), Karrikadantza: TTUN taldea (9:15 PM)
Friday 17: Patina txaranga (12:00 PM), GAIA Basque games and stone lifter (1:00 PM), Bost Axola taldea (3:00 PM), Makilari contest: Makilariak (4:30 PM), Hiruri taldea (5:45 PM), Leinua txaranga (7:00 PM), Baionan Kantuz: Ibaialdeko Koro (8:00 PM), Karrikadantza: Bekatxa taldea (9:15 PM)
Saturday 18: Nat & Watson (12:00 PM), Los Piquillos txaranga (3:30 PM), Angeluarrak taldea (4:30 PM), Nafartar Joteroak (5:45 PM), Aiko taldea (7:00 PM), Baionan Kantuz: Tuntuna (8:00 PM), Karrikadantza: Aiko taldea (9:15 PM)
Sunday 19: Atarrats (12:00 PM), Uztaritzeko txaranga (1:00 PM), Andoni Ollokiegi (2:00 PM), Orai Bat taldea (4:30 PM), Julie Rouault (5:45 PM), Orai Bat txaranga (7:00 PM), Baionan Kantuz: Tuntuna (8:00 PM), Karrikadantza: Rita Mutxiko taldea (9:15 PM)

Highlights

Opening ceremony and throwing of the keys on Wednesday, July 15th at 5:00 PM, Place de la Liberté, followed by the mascleta
Headline concert with En Tol Sarmiento on Friday, July 17th at 10:15 PM, Place de la Liberté
Corrida blanche on Friday, July 17th at 6:30 PM at the Arènes: bulls from Román Sorando for Clemente, Juan Leal, and Adrien Salenc
Grand horse-riding bullfight on Saturday, July 18th at 6:30 PM: Léa Vicens, Andy Cartagena, and Guillermo Hermoso de Mendoza, bulls from Romão Tenorio
Illuminated parade (Corso lumineux) at 10:00 PM on Saturday, July 18th and Sunday, July 19th, ten floats on the theme "one float, one song"
First Junior Bandas Festival on Thursday, July 16th: nearly 300 musicians under 18, including a group from Scotland
The new giant Léon Bonnat joins the official giants' parade on Sunday, July 19th at 12:00 PM, Place Saint-André
Encierro Txiki, wheeled bull runs for children, on Thursday, July 16th at 11:00 AM, Place Saint-André
Cow races at Place Paul-Bert (€5): Thursday and Friday at 5:00 PM, Saturday at 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM
Waking of King Léon every day at noon, Place de la Liberté
Closing ceremony and fireworks on Sunday, July 19th at midnight, Place de la Liberté

Prices

From 15.00€

Free access to the festival perimeter on Wednesday, July 15th and Thursday, July 16th.
Fêtes Pass mandatory from Friday, July 17th at 10:00 AM to Sunday, July 19th at midnight to enter the perimeter: €15 wristband, valid for all three days.
Free for those under 16 for the five days, for Bayonne residents, and for people working within the perimeter (free wristband to be collected).
Fêtes Pass sales: online at billetterie-fetes.bayonne.fr, at five Bayonne post offices, at the Tourist Office, at about 70 authorized retailers in the Basque Country and southern Landes, and at eight ticket booths installed at the city entrances from July 17th to 19th.
Cow races at Place Paul-Bert: €5.
Bullfighting events at the Arènes (corrida blanche on Friday, horse-riding bullfight on Saturday, French Recorte Cup on Sunday): paid entry, tickets at arenes.bayonne.fr.
Concerts, balls, parades, illuminated parade, and street entertainment: free access within the perimeter.

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Published by Valentin Contard, festival listings writer. Reviewed, corrected and approved by Christophe Contard, editor-in-chief. Updated on 9 October 2026.

Where does it take place — Fêtes de Bayonne

Centre-ville de Bayonne

Place de la Liberté, 64100 Bayonne

Contact Fêtes de Bayonne

Web fetes.bayonne.fr

Tel 05 59 46 09 00

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