Garçon, la Note !
Free summer music festival in the bars and restaurants of Grand Dax
About Garçon la Note
Garçon, la Note ! is a free music festival that has enlivened summer evenings in Grand Dax since 2013. For two months, over thirty concerts take place in the bars and restaurants of Dax and surrounding towns. Each evening, a band performs in a different venue: soul, rock, funk, reggae, and French chanson in a friendly atmosphere. Supported by the Grand Dax Tourist Office, this unmissable summer event is completely free and requires no reservation.
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Garçon, la Note ! : Summer music in the heart of Grand Dax
Since 2013, the Garçon, la Note ! festival has transformed the summer evenings of Grand Dax into a vast open-air stage. The concept is as simple as it is effective: throughout the summer, free concerts are scheduled in the bars, restaurants, and emblematic venues of the territory, offering residents and visitors an accessible and diverse musical program.
A festival in the city
The originality of Garçon, la Note ! lies in its itinerant format. Each concert takes place in a different venue: café terraces, restaurant gardens, public squares, historic mills, or even wine estates. More than 25 partner venues in Dax, Saint-Paul-lès-Dax, Mées, Heugas, Bénesse-lès-Dax, and the towns of Grand Dax host the musicians. Bars and restaurants set up tables and chairs to make way for the artists in a warm and relaxed atmosphere.
An eclectic program
The festival offers a wide and varied musical palette:
- Soul and funk: danceable grooves for lively evenings
- Rock and pop: from revisited classics to original creations
- Reggae and world music: rhythms from around the world to travel from Grand Dax
- French chanson: singer-songwriters and festive covers
- Jazz and blues: intimate atmospheres in cozy settings
More than 30 concerts per summer
Each edition features around 34 dates, almost one concert per weekday evening throughout the summer. Concerts start at 9 PM and are completely free, with no reservation required. It is this accessibility that makes the festival strong, allowing everyone to enjoy a quality musical moment in a friendly setting.
A quarter of a century of music
While the concept of Garçon, la Note ! was conceived in Auxerre in 2000, it was transposed to the spa town of Dax in 2013. In 2024, the festival celebrated its 10th anniversary in Dax with 35 concerts, 39 bands, and 35 different venues. The 2025 edition celebrates a quarter-century of the original concept, confirming the vitality and attractiveness of this popular musical event.
Practical information — Garçon la Note
Practical Information — Garçon, la Note !
Access
By car: Dax is accessible via the A63 motorway (Dax exit) from Bordeaux and Bayonne, and via the A64 from Pau. Free and paid parking is available in the city center of Dax and in the partner towns of Grand Dax. Consider carpooling for evening concerts.
By train: Dax SNCF station, served by TGV from Paris (approx. 4h) and TER from Bordeaux (approx. 2h). Many concert venues are within walking distance of Dax station. For concerts in surrounding towns, a car is necessary.
By bus: XL'R network of Transports des Landes with lines serving the towns of Grand Dax.
Concert Venues
Concerts take place in more than 25 different venues spread across the Grand Dax territory: bars, restaurants, terraces, gardens, public squares, and heritage sites. Participating towns include Dax, Saint-Paul-lès-Dax, Mées, Heugas, Bénesse-lès-Dax, and other towns in Grand Dax. Each venue offers a unique atmosphere, from the neighborhood bistro to the historic garden, including the terrace along the Adour river.
Prices
- All concerts are completely free
- No reservation required
- Drinks at the bar or restaurant depending on the venue, at the spectator's expense
Schedules
Concerts start at 9:00 PM, from Monday to Saturday during July and August. The average duration of a concert is about 1h30 to 2h. It is recommended to arrive a little early to enjoy the atmosphere and settle in comfortably.
Program
The detailed program for each edition (dates, venues, artists) is available on the website of the Grand Dax Tourist Office (dax-tourisme.com), on the Facebook page “Garçon, la Note Dax”, and in the territory's tourist offices in printed brochure format. A different concert is scheduled almost every weeknight throughout the summer.
Musical Styles
The program covers a wide range of styles: soul, funk, rock, pop, reggae, world music, French chanson, jazz, blues, and festive music. Something to satisfy all musical tastes throughout the summer evenings.
Contact
Grand Dax Tourist and Thermalism Office
11 cours Foch, 40100 Dax
Website: dax-tourisme.com
Facebook: Garçon, la Note Dax
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Bars et restaurants du Grand Dax
11 cours Foch, 40100 Dax