Les Nuits Atypiques
Traveling festival of world music in Sud-Gironde
About Nuits Atypiques
Les Nuits Atypiques, artistic caravan of Sud-Gironde
For over 30 years, Les Nuits Atypiques have been traveling through Sud-Gironde with an eclectic and unique program. This traveling festival takes over the most unusual places in the Gironde countryside: castles, churches, barns, riverbanks, village squares.
A unique traveling festival
The atypical caravan unfolds in more than fifteen towns between June and July: Podensac, Saint-Symphorien, Saint-Maixant, Saint-Macaire, Préchac, and many others. Each stop offers a different setting and a unique atmosphere, combining the discovery of rural heritage with a quality artistic program.
A multidisciplinary program
With about twenty events per edition, the festival offers world music concerts, live performances, film screenings, dance, and participatory workshops. The program celebrates cultural diversity and encounters between musical traditions.
A territorial commitment
Les Nuits Atypiques actively contribute to the cultural animation of the rural territories of Sud-Gironde, by creating social connections and valuing local heritage.
Nuits Atypiques — edition 2026
35th edition of Les Nuits Atypiques, from June 6 to July 19, 2026, in Sud-Gironde. Around fifteen events with an intimate or festive atmosphere in 11 communes, featuring Latin America, with detours through Japan, Syria, La Réunion, Brittany, Gascony, Occitania, Berry, and Provence.
35th Edition — June 6 to July 19, 2026
To celebrate its 35th anniversary, the itinerant festival deploys its artistic caravan in 11 communes of Sud-Gironde with around fifteen events in unusual or remarkable locations: gardens, parks, castles, country cinemas, Garonne riverbanks, forests, village halls, and theaters.
A Program from Five Continents
The 2026 edition brings together 16 unique artistic proposals. Latin America is in the spotlight (Chile, Colombia, Venezuela), with detours through Japan, Syria, La Réunion, Brittany, Gascony, Occitania, Berry, and Provence.
Concerts, Dances, Cinema, and Meetings
On the program: world music concerts, traditional and folk dances, vinyl DJ sets, naturalist and artistic forest hikes, documentary film screenings, conferences, workshops, resin tapping demonstrations, book signings/meet-and-greets, and traditional dance workshops in Villandraut on July 3, 4, and 5.
Headliners 2026
Among the expected artists: Ëda Diaz (Latin alternative France-Colombia) at Domaine de Malagar, Guilhem Desq (electric hurdy-gurdy) on the banks of the Garonne, Kap-Kap (Réunion maloya), Mitsune (Japanese neo-folk fusion), Interzone (electric guitar & oud France-Syria), PulciPerla (Afro-Caribbean), Maaar (percussive polyphonies Venezuela-Brittany-Occitania), and Le Bal Chaloupé.
Ecological and Social Commitment
The 2026 edition confirms the festival's environmental approach: near-elimination of single-use plastics, local and artisanal products, encouragement of carpooling, soft mobilities. Zero tolerance for discrimination and violence, PRM accessibility at relevant locations.
Programme Nuits Atypiques 2026
Saturday, June 6, 2026
- 2:00 PM — Shamanic drum workshop with Trayenko Gñen Lif Paillalef Painemal · Jardin d'Arlette, Saint-Macaire
- 8:00 PM — Screening of the film « Les Colons » (Chilean drama) · Cinéma Lux, Cadillac
Sunday, June 7, 2026 — Parc Chavat, Podensac (free entry)
- 4:00 PM — Conference-ritual by Trayenko Gñen Lif Paillalef Painemal (Chile)
- 5:30 PM — Bal Chaloupé · popular tropical frequency dance
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 — Bazas
- 5:00 PM-9:00 PM — Book signing/meet-and-greet and screening with Miquèu Carrère (Gascony) · Le Polyèdre & Cinéma Vog
Friday, June 12, 2026 — Bernos-Beaulac (free)
- 10:00 AM — Resin tapping demonstration with les Amis du Patrimoine · Gîte de Bacourey
- 7:00 PM — Naturalist and artistic forest hike, acoustic concert « Chants de bergères » · Departure from Gîte de Bacourey
Saturday, June 13, 2026 — Saint-Symphorien
- 7:00 PM — Concert Kap-Kap (maloya anmayé, La Réunion) followed by a meal · Cercle ouvrier
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 — Captieux
- 8:30 PM — Screening « Lo hapchòt e lo palòt » (documentary, Gascony) · Cinéma
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 — Bernos-Beaulac
- 10:00 AM — Resin tapping demonstration with Gilbert Bouic and les Amis du Patrimoine · Gîte de Bacourey (free)
Friday, June 19, 2026 — Domaine de Malagar, Saint-Maixant (free)
- 10:00 AM — Guided tour of Domaine de Malagar
- 7:00 PM-9:30 PM — Concert Ëda Diaz (Latin alternative, France-Colombia)
- 8:00 PM — Ethnic vinyl DJ Set Olivero (Nouvelle-Aquitaine)
Friday, June 26, 2026 — Bords de Garonne, Saint-Pierre-d'Aurillac (free)
- 6:30 PM — DJ Set La Petite Populaire (vinyl, Sud-Gironde)
- 7:00 PM — Concert Guilhem Desq, electric hurdy-gurdy (Occitania)
Friday, July 3, 2026 — Salle des fêtes, Villandraut
- 7:00 PM — Introduction to folk dance with Cyril Collas
- 9:30 PM — Folk dance with Diluvienne (Occitania)
- 11:00 PM — Folk dance with Saraï (Occitania)
Saturday, July 4, 2026 — Salle des fêtes, Villandraut
- 7:00 PM — Introduction to folk dance with Audrey Valladeau
- 9:30 PM — Traditional dance with Pèth (Gascony)
- 11:00 PM — Electro folk berberichon dance with Poolidor (Centre France)
Sunday, July 5, 2026 — Salle des fêtes, Villandraut
- Traditional workshops and folk dance workshops (weekend)
Saturday, July 11, 2026 — Jardin d'Arlette, Saint-Macaire
- 7:00 PM-9:30 PM — Concert Maaar, percussive polyphonies (Venezuela-Brittany-Occitania)
- 8:00 PM — Vinyl DJ Set La Petite Populaire (Sud-Gironde)
Sunday, July 12, 2026 — Jardin d'Arlette, Saint-Macaire
- 6:30 PM-9:00 PM — Concert Mitsune, Japanese neo-folk fusion (Japan-Australia-Greece-Germany)
- 7:30 PM — DJ WiWinyl Session (vintage DJ set, Sud-Gironde)
Sunday, July 19, 2026 — Théâtre des Carmes, Langon
- 8:30 PM — Concert Interzone, electric guitar & acoustic oud (France-Syria)
- 10:00 PM — Concert PulciPerla, Afro-Caribbean azimuté (France-Colombia)
Highlights Nuits Atypiques 2026
- 35th anniversary of the festival founded in 1992
- 15 events spread across 11 communes in Sud-Gironde
- 16 artistic proposals from 4 continents — Latin America in the spotlight
- Concerts, traditional and folk dances, DJ sets, films, conferences, workshops, and courses
- Unusual venues: castles, gardens, Garonne riverbanks, forest, theaters, workers' clubs
- Accessible prices, free for under 16s, eco-responsible approach
Prices Nuits Atypiques 2026
Practical information — Nuits Atypiques
Access
The festival is traveling and takes place in various towns in Sud-Gironde. The locations change every evening. Consult the program for precise addresses.
Prices
Variable prices depending on the events. Many free activities. Full evening ticket: around €10-€15.
Information
Detailed program available on the festival's official website and social media.
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