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Guide de l'été à Biarritz

Summer Holiday Events in Biarritz

Some of the things to do in Biarritz
July - August 2013

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BIARRITZ AGENDA JULY - AUGUST 2013


(more events in July) (more events in August)


Mexican painting from 1920 to 1960
from 30 June 2013 to 06 October 2013 - 11am to 8pm - the Bellevue
The City of Biarritz dedicates his major summer exhibition 2013 at the Mexican creation (1920-1960), through painting, photography, literature and cinema. The exhibition will consist of a selection of works from museums, private collections and Mexican institutions

Painting Exhibition by Fabienne Labansat
from 13 July to 31 August 2013 - Historical museum

Biarritz Chines d'été
the 17-18-19-20-21 August 2013 - Halle d'Iraty
Exhibition dedicated to antiques, flea market, a space dedicated to the comics and surf art.

Halles de Biarritz
Markets and night markets

AGENDA JULY 2013 BIARRITZ


Trotting Races
the 5-6-9-11-13-16-18-19-23-24-26-30-31 July
7.30pm to midnight - Hippodrome des fleurs

International Festival of Bridge

the 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10 July 2013
5pm - Casino Bellevue

Roxy Pro
Women's Longboard World Championship
9 July 2013 Côte des Basques beach

Big Festival (see the program)

Guided Tour
20 July 2013 - 10am - Historical museum rue Broquedis -Tel : 05 59 24 86 28.
Discover the architectural heritage of the Mediatheque area - Advance reservation required.


FESTIVE EVENINGS

Le Village des Bodegas
the 13 and 14 July - 6.30pm - lighthouse square
2 festive evenings at the Plateau du Phare (lighthouse square) .... Food, Drink, Dancing with DJ, fireworks at 23h.

La Fête du Port
20 July 2013 - 6.30pm to 1am - fishing port square
Port des Pêcheurs (fishing port) Food, drink, basque dance, music, fireworks at 23h.


MUSIC - DANCE - ENTERTAINMENTS

Musical Entertainments
the 6-20-25 July 2013 - 9.30pm - Parvis Sud Grande Plage

"Les Enjoliveurs" - Musical show
the 14 July 2013 - 9pm - Parvis Sud Grande Plage

Ballets Basques de Biarritz Oldarra
the 17 July 2013 - 9.30pm - Parvis Sud Grande Plage

Thematic evening "Jazz & Blues"
the 27 July 2013 - from 7pm to midnight - Parvis Sud Grande Plage 

Concert by the "Harmonie Municipale"
the 7-14-21-28 July 2013 - 7.15pm - Ste Eugenie square

Men choir "Argileak" - Basque songs
the 10 July 2013 - 9.30pm - Ste Eugenie square

Thematic evening "Tango"
the 13 July 2013 - from 7pm to midnight - Ste Eugenie square
7pm to 7.45pm – Harmonia Tango (Dance) 8pm to 8.45pm – Manuel Matéo (Tango Cancion) 9pm to 11pm –Sueño Milonga (Argentine Tango/Milongas)

Fireworks
the 14-20-27 July 2013 - 11pm - Grande Plage

Force Basque show (see an explanation of the Basque strongmen games)
the 21-28J July 2013 - 9.15pm - Parc Mazon


SHOWS AT THE GARE DU MIDI

Rock the Ballet 2
the 12 July 2013 - 9pm - Gare du Midi
THE BAD BOYS OF THE DANCE : Company founded by Rasta Thomas in 2007, which began during the 75th anniversary of the prestigious American Dance Festival Jacob's Pillow New York. These virtuoso dancers, sexy, athletic, humorous, push the limits of dance

Les Stentors
the 22 July 2013 - 9pm - Gare du Midi
4 guys who love surfing, motorbikes, stupid jokes, going out with friends ... and singing. When not singing classic opera, they listen to Michael Jackson, Johnny Hallyday, Charles Aznavour, U2 and Björk as well as Mozart


CONCERTS IN THE CHURCH

"Itsasoa" Choir
the 11 July 2013 - 9pm - Sainte Eugénie church
ITSASOA basque choir from Biarritz (60 strong choir directed by F.Sorhaitz) Traditional and sacred songs of the Basque Country

"Vocanti" Choir
Choir: Jacky Morel (oboe) and David Rachet (trumpet)
the 16 July 2013 - 9pm - Sainte Eugénie church

"Oldarra" Male Choir from the Pays Basque
the 18 July 2013 - 9.30pm - Sainte Eugénie church

Concert "Gospel river"
the 23 July 2013 - 9pm - Sainte Eugénie church

Les solistes français
the 30 July 2013 - 9pm - Sainte Eugénie church
directed by Paul Rouger. Mozart (Petite musique de nuit), Bach (Concerto pour deux violons), Schubert (Ave Maria)
concert "chant et orgue" Philippe Barret, baryton Raphaël Tambyeff, orgue Oeuvres de Bach, Couperin, Haendel, Verdi Wagner..

Concert by the choral "Izar Hitza"
the 19 July 2013 - 9.30pm - Saint Charles church Avenue de la Reine Victoria
Basque songs and songs of the world

Concert "Chant et Orgue"
26 July 2013 - 9pm - Saint Charles church Avenue de la Reine Victoria
concert "chant et orgue" Philippe Barret, baryton Raphaël Tambyeff, orgue Oeuvres de Bach, Couperin, Haendel, Verdi Wagner...


SPORT

Concours de pétanque en doublette
the 1-8-15-22-29 July 2013 - 6pm - Amicale bouliste des fleurs -13 avenue du lac Marion
Petanque tournament. Open to all.

Pelote Basque à Grand Chistera (see an explanation of the different Pelota games)
the 4-11-18-25 July 2013 - 9pm - Parc Mazon
Tropy of Biarritz (Euskal Jaï d'Aguiléra if bad weather).

Pelote Basque à Grand Chistera
the 14 July 2013 - 4pm - Parc Mazon

Pelote Basque à Cesta Punta-Challenge de Biarritz et Gant d’Or
the 1-3-8-10-15-17-22-24-29-31 July 2013 - 9pm - Euskal Jaï d'Aguiléra

Pelote à main nue et Paleta cuir
the 9- 16-23-30 July 2013 - 9pm - Plaza Berri -42 avenue maréchal Foch

AGENDA AUGUST 2013 BIARRITZ


MUSIC - DANCE - ENTERTAINMENTS

Fireworks
the 03 August 2013 - 11pm - Grande Plage

La Nuit Féérique
Superb Fireworks the 15 August 2013 - 10.30pm - Grande Plage

Musical Entertainment
the 1-8-15 August 2013 - 9.30pm - Parvis Sud

Basque evening entertainments
the 3 August 2013 - 7pm - Ste Eugénie square
7pm to 7.30pm :  Oldarra/Pinpirinak - 7.30pm to 8pm : Ikusiko (basque choir) 8.30pm to 9pm : Amalabak (Basque dances) - 9pm to midnight : Egungoak choir

Concert by the "Harmonie Municipale"
the 4-18-25-29-31 August 2013 - 7.15pm - Ste Eugénie square

Male Choir " Argileak" Basque songs.
the 7 August 2013 - 9.30pm - Ste Eugenie square

Latino Evening
the 10 August 2013 - Concert from 7pm to midnight - Ste Eugénie sqaure

Musical Entertainment
the 21-29-31 August 2013 - 9.30pm - Ste Eugenie sqaure

Ballets Basques de Biarritz Oldarra
the 24 August 2013 - 9.30pm - Parvis Sud de la Grande Plage

Force Basque show (see an explanation of the Basque strongmen games)
the 4-18-25 August 2013 - 9.15pm - Parc Mazon


FESTIVE EVENINGS

Le Village des Bodegas
the 14-15 August 2013 - from 6.30pm to 1am - Lighthouse square
2 festive evenings at the lighthouse square .... Food, Drink, Dancing with DJ, fireworks at 23h.

La Fête au Port
the 17 August 2013 - from 6.30pm to 1am- Port des pêcheurs
Food, drink, basque dance, music, fireworks at 23h, at the fishing port.


CONCERTS IN THE CHURCHS

Les solistes français
the 1 August 2013 - 9pm - Sainte Eugénie church
directed by Paul Rouger. Mozart (Petite musique de nuit), Bach (Concerto pour deux violons), Schubert (Ave Maria)

Concert "Gospel River"
the 6 August 2013 - 9pm - Ste Eugénie church

"Itsasoa" Choir
the 08 August 2013 - 9pm - Ste Eugénie church
ITSASOA basque choir from Biarritz (60 strong choir directed by F.Sorhaitz) Traditional and sacred songs of the Basque Country

"Oldarra" Male Choir from the Pays Basque
the 13 and 22 August 2013 - 9.30pm - Ste Eugénie church

Récital d'orgue Raphael Tambieff
the 20 August 2013 - 9pm - Ste Eugénie church

Concert
the 27 August 2013 - 9pm - Ste Eugénie church
Guy Angelloz, premier prix de flûte au Conservatoire de Paris, et Claire Lizon, organiste.

Concert by the choral "Izar Hitza"
the 23 August 2013 - 9pm - Saint Charleschurch


SHOW AT THE GARE DU MIDI

Concert Generation ABBA
the 14 August 2013 - 8.30pm - Gare du Midi
Who does not remember this legendary group? Who dreamed of finding time for a night of ABBA's timeless songs in a concert? A concert with ABBA GENERATION is more than a concert is the assurance of an evening !


SPORT

Concours de pétanque en doublette
the 5-12-19-26 August 2013 - 6pm - Amicale Bouliste des Fleurs - 13 avenue du lac Marion
Petanque tournament - Open to all

Pelote Basque à Grand Chistéra (see an explanation of the different Pelota games)
the 15 August 2013 - 4pm - Parc Mazon
Trophée de la Ville de Biarritz (in case of bad weather : Euskal Jaï d'Aguiléra)

Pelote Basque à Grand Chistéra
the 1-8-22-29 August 2013 - 9pm - Parc Mazon
Tropy of Biarritz (in case of bad weather : Euskal Jaï d'Aguiléra)

Pelote Basque à Cesta Punta
the 5-7-12-14-19-21-26-28 August 2013 - 9pm - Euskal Jai d'Aguiléra

Pelote Basque à Main nue et "Paleta cuir
the 6-13-20 August 2013 - 9pm - Plaza Berri - 42 avenue maréchal Foch
International tournament "Main nue" et "Paleta cuir" - 2 spécialities on the evening.

For more information : Tourist Office