Imagin'Aire Festival

Open-air photography festival in Aire-sur-l'Adour

Aire-sur-l'Adour — Landes (40) Since 2021
Visual Arts Photography Digital Arts
Imagin'Aire Festival
Edition
2026
Imagin'Aire

About Imagin'Aire

The Imagin'Aire Festival is a photography festival organized annually by the Air'tistic association in Aire-sur-l'Adour. For nearly a month, the town transforms into an open-air gallery with large-format photography exhibitions in the streets, parks, media library, and many emblematic locations of the city. Photo workshops, meetings with photographers, heritage walks, and debates/screenings complete a rich program accessible free of charge to all audiences.
Dates 29 Aug — 26 Sep 2026
Location Aire-sur-l'Adour (40)
Prices Free
Status
Edition 2026 not confirmed to date

Our team has not been able to confirm with an official source that this 2026 edition is taking place. The dates and program shown below may be outdated. We strongly recommend that you contact the organizer directly to verify before any travel or registration.

Edition 2026

Imagin'Aire — edition 2026

The 6th edition of the Imagin'Aire Festival will take place from late August to late September 2026 in Aire-sur-l'Adour. The festival will continue its mission of transforming the town into an open-air gallery, with photographic exhibitions, workshops, meetings with artists, and heritage walks.

Imagin'Aire Festival 2026 - 6th Edition

The Imagin'Aire Festival returns to Aire-sur-l'Adour for its 6th edition, from late August to late September 2026. The festival will continue its transformation of the town into an open-air gallery, offering a new photographic trail through the streets, parks, and cultural spaces of the city.

The program will include large-format photography exhibitions, workshops led by professional photographers, meetings with artists, heritage walks, and debate/screenings. The theme and program will be announced in spring 2026.

Practical information

Practical information — Imagin'Aire

Exhibition Locations

The exhibitions are displayed throughout the town of Aire-sur-l'Adour: downtown streets, public parks and gardens, the municipal media library, the L'Aire des Arts hall, and other cultural and heritage spaces. A map of the photographic trail is available at the media library, in partner shops, and on the festival program downloadable online.

Access

By Car

Aire-sur-l'Adour is accessible via the D932 from Mont-de-Marsan (30 min) and via the D934 from Pau (30 min). The town is also served from Bordeaux in about 1h40 via the A65 motorway. Free parking is available in the town center, particularly at Place du Commerce and near the media library.

By Train

Aire-sur-l'Adour SNCF station, on the Mont-de-Marsan - Pau line. The town center and exhibitions are within walking distance of the station.

Opening Hours

The outdoor exhibitions are accessible permanently, 24 hours a day, throughout the festival (approximately one month). The media library is open during its usual hours: Tuesday and Thursday from 2 PM to 6 PM, Wednesday from 10 AM to 12 PM and from 2 PM to 6 PM, Friday from 2 PM to 5:30 PM, Saturday from 10 AM to 12:30 PM. Photography workshops and events are scheduled on weekends.

Prices

Access to all outdoor exhibitions and the media library is completely free. Photography workshops are offered for free or upon registration. Debates/screenings at Cinéma Galaxie are accessible for €6.

Workshops

The photography workshops are led by professional photographers. Advance registration is recommended as places are limited. No specific equipment is required; participants' cameras or smartphones are sufficient for introductory workshops.

Accessibility

The outdoor photographic trail is largely accessible to people with reduced mobility. The media library has adapted access. For any specific questions, please contact the organizing association.

Contact

Air'tistic Association
Email: [email protected]
Aire-Eugénie Tourist Office: 05 58 71 64 70

Imagin'Aire Festival: Photography on display in Aire-sur-l'Adour

The Imagin'Aire Festival is the annual photography event in Aire-sur-l'Adour, in the Landes region. Organized by the Air'tistic association, this festival transforms the town into a true open-air gallery each year, offering a unique photographic journey through the streets, parks, media library, and cultural spaces of the town.

A visual journey through the city

Each edition of the Imagin'Aire Festival proposes a unifying theme that guides the selection of exhibited works. The photographs, often in large format, take over public spaces and invite passers-by to see their living environment with fresh eyes. The exhibitions unfold in the streets, parks, the media library, and other emblematic locations of the town, creating an artistic trail accessible to everyone.

Workshops and meetings for all

Beyond the exhibitions, the festival offers photography workshops led by professionals, allowing participants to learn or improve their skills in various techniques. Meetings with the exhibited photographers provide an opportunity to discuss their artistic approach and vision of the world. Heritage walks guided by the town's heritage department offer a photographic perspective on the architecture and history of Aire-sur-l'Adour.

A commitment to artistic diversity

The Imagin'Aire Festival is committed to the diversity of perspectives and photographic practices. Each edition highlights various photographic universes, from documentary photography to portraits, from landscapes to experimental photography. The festival pays particular attention to the representation of women photographers and the promotion of emerging talents.

L'Enfer: A space for discerning audiences

Since the 2025 edition, the festival features L'Enfer, a collective exhibition space at the L'Aire des Arts hall, dedicated to photographic works intended for a discerning audience. This space allows for the exploration of bold themes and more experimental artistic approaches.

Where does it take place — Imagin'Aire

Centre-ville d'Aire-sur-l'Adour
Place du Commerce, 40800 Aire-sur-l'Adour

Imagin'Aire in brief

Visual Arts Photography Digital Arts Contemporary Art Heritage Fashion Outdoor Free Landes

History of Imagin'Aire

Edition 2025 Aug 2025

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