Océan Brass Festival
Brass band and brass instruments festival in the heart of Mimizan
About Océan Brass
The Océan Brass Festival is a musical event dedicated to brass and percussion ensembles, organized every autumn in Mimizan. Created in 2023 by the Mimizan town hall, this festival offers indoor concerts, street parades, and musical encounters centered around brass bands and fanfares. From classical to jazz and Afro-Cuban music, it revitalizes the Landes region outside the summer season.
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Océan Brass Festival: Brass Instruments Resonate in Mimizan
The Océan Brass Festival was born in 2023 from the will of the city of Mimizan to offer a major cultural and festive event outside the summer season. The endeavor is successful: from its very first edition, the festival has established itself as a unique event in the Landes festival landscape, entirely dedicated to brass and percussion ensembles.
What is a Brass Band?
A brass band is a musical ensemble composed of instruments from the brass family (trumpets, cornets, trombones, tubas, euphoniums, bugles) and percussion. This formation allows for a vast repertoire ranging from classical music to adaptations of symphonic compositions, including jazz, world music, and contemporary creations.
An Ambitious and Varied Program
Each edition of the Océan Brass Festival brings together brass ensembles from France and Europe:
- Indoor Concerts: recitals and shows in Mimizan's cultural venues (Le Parnasse, Le Forum)
- Parades: fanfares and brass bands parading through the streets of Mimizan town center
- Musical Encounters: exchanges between professional musicians and local groups
- Participatory Concerts: moments of sharing between artists and the public
Exceptional Artists
Since its creation, the festival has hosted prestigious groups such as German Brass, Bocalé Brass Band, Brass Band Borgiaq, Big Band Côte Sud, and high-quality local ensembles. The program blends international ensembles and regional talents in a spirit of musical exchange and sharing.
A Festival in the Heart of Town
The Océan Brass Festival takes over the heart of Mimizan, between Le Forum and Le Parnasse, transforming the town center into a vast musical stage. The street parades of fanfares create a festive and friendly atmosphere that appeals to both seasoned music lovers and passersby.
Three Editions, Growing Success
After a remarkable first edition in 2023, the Océan Brass Festival confirmed its success during its second edition in 2024, praised for its exchanges and emotions. The third edition in 2025 confirms the festival's strong presence in the cultural calendar of the Landes.
Practical information — Océan Brass
Practical Information — Océan Brass Festival
Festival Access
By Car: Mimizan is accessible via the D44 from the A63 motorway (exit Labouheyre, then 25 km west). From Bordeaux, allow about 1 hour 30 minutes. Free parking is available in the Mimizan town center, very close to the performance venues.
By Train: Labouheyre SNCF station (25 km) on the TER Bordeaux-Dax line. From Labouheyre, take the XL'R network bus to Mimizan or carpool. Bordeaux Saint-Jean station is served by TGV from Paris.
By Bus: XL'R network of the Transports des Landes, regular line Labouheyre-Mimizan.
Performance Venues
- Le Parnasse: Mimizan's main cultural venue, hosting indoor concerts with acoustics suitable for brass ensembles. Equipped and comfortable hall, ideal for recitals and chamber groups.
- Le Forum: Larger capacity performance hall for major ensembles and gala concerts. Professional stage with adapted sound system.
- Town Center Streets: Brass band and fanfare parades take over the streets and squares of Mimizan, creating a festive and lively atmosphere accessible to everyone.
- Mimizan Church: Some sacred or classical music concerts are held in the parish church, offering a remarkable architectural and acoustic setting.
Prices
- Indoor Concerts (Le Parnasse, Le Forum): Paid ticketing with affordable prices, from 5 to 20 EUR depending on the show.
- Outdoor Parades: Completely free and open access for everyone.
- Festival Pass: Advantageous package to attend all indoor concerts.
Schedule
The festival takes place over three days, generally from Friday to Sunday in October. Parades occur during the day (starting at 11 am), and indoor concerts are held in the afternoon (3 pm) and evening (8:30 pm). A detailed program is published a few weeks before the festival on the Mimizan town website.
Food and Accommodation
Restaurants, brasseries, and shops in Mimizan town center are within walking distance of all performance venues. Mimizan offers a wide range of accommodation (hotels, campsites, rentals), though the autumn season provides good availability.
Contact
Océan Brass Festival
Mairie de Mimizan
Place de la Mairie, 40200 Mimizan
Website: mimizan.fr
Festival website: oceanbrassband.my.canva.site
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Le Parnasse et Le Forum
Place de la Mairie, 40200 Mimizan