Relâche
Free outdoor concert festival in Bordeaux
2026
About Relâche
Relâche — edition 2026
17th edition of the Relâche Festival in Bordeaux, from May 29 to July 8, 2026: approximately 40 free open-air concerts in the squares, parks, and public gardens of Bordeaux and its metropolitan area, organized by the Allez Les Filles association.
Relâche #17 — 2026 Edition
The Relâche Festival celebrates its 17th edition from May 29 to July 8, 2026, in Bordeaux. The Allez Les Filles (ADMAA) association offers a new series of free open-air concerts in the city's iconic public spaces: Parc aux Angéliques, Square Dom Bedos, squares and public gardens of the Bordeaux metropolitan area.
An Eclectic Program
As every year, the program mixes rock, garage, punk, electro, blues, gospel, soul, reggae, and world music, with particular attention paid to local scenes and international discoveries.
Confirmed Headliners
- Friday, May 29, 2026 — 6:00 PM · MAGNETIX (Bordeaux garage rock) · Parc aux Angéliques · festival opening
- Wednesday, July 8, 2026 — 7:00 PM · JON SPENCER (US, with The Bobby Lees' rhythm section) · Square Dom Bedos · closing concert
Around forty other free concerts will punctuate the Bordeaux summer between these two dates. Full program on relache.fr and on the festival's social media channels.
Highlights Relâche 2026
- 17th edition of a free open-air festival in Bordeaux
- Approximately 40 concerts spread over 6 weeks
- Nearly 80,000 spectators expected
- Opening on May 29, 2026, with MAGNETIX (Bordeaux garage rock) at Parc aux Angéliques
- Closing on July 8, 2026, with JON SPENCER at Square Dom Bedos
Prices Relâche 2026
Relâche — 2027 edition
The 2026 edition was held from 29 May to 8 July 2026. The dates for the 2027 edition have not been announced yet. This page will be updated as soon as the official programme is published.
Practical information — Relâche
Access
Concerts in various locations in Bordeaux: squares and public spaces. Accessible by tram and TBM bus.
Prices
All concerts are free and open access.
Contact
Official website: www.relache.fr
Relâche, the soundtrack to the Bordeaux summer
The Relâche Festival is a must-see event of the Bordeaux summer. Supported by the association Allez Les Filles (ADMAA), it transforms the squares, parks, and urban spaces of Bordeaux into free concert stages for over a month each summer.
An eclectic program
The festival's program covers a wide musical spectrum: rock, electro, blues, gospel, reggae, garage, punk, soul, and world music. Each edition mixes local, national, and international artists, with a particular focus on discoveries and emerging scenes.
Concerts in the city
The concerts take place in various emblematic locations in Bordeaux: squares, parks, and public spaces. This musical geography allows for a rediscovery of the city from a festive and cultural perspective.
A popular and free festival
With around 40 free concerts and nearly 80,000 spectators each summer, Relâche is one of the most important free festivals in the Bordeaux metropolitan area.
Where does it take place — Relâche
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