Published the 02/17/2025 in Useful Information
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You can’t talk about summer without mentioning ferias! These unmissable celebrations, blending bullfighting traditions, music, and shared joy, turn cities into lively festive hubs.
Saint-Sever – June 20 to 24, 2025 (40)
Located in the heart of the Landes, Saint-Sever kicks off the feria season during the summer solstice. The highlight of the event: a grand corrida will take place on Sunday evening at the Henri Capdeville arena.
Dress code: White and red, symbolizing the Landes festivities.
Fêtes de Bayonne – July 9 to 13, 2025 (64)
The biggest feria in France, where over a million revelers gather for five days and nights of nonstop celebration, with concerts, parades, and Basque traditions filling the streets.
Dress code: White and red.
Féria de Mont-de-Marsan – July 17 to 21, 2025 • Mont-de-Marsan (40)
Five days of joy in the heart of the Landes, featuring bullfighting spectacles, concerts, and lively bodegas that stay open until dawn.
Dress code: White and blue.
Féria de Dax – August 13 to 17, 2025 • Dax (40)
A must-see event where this spa town comes alive with the sounds of bandas (brass bands) and bullfights, offering an authentic and festive experience.
Dress code: White and red.
Féria de Parentis-en-Born – August 8 to 12, 2025 • Parentis-en-Born (40)
A more intimate feria, where the spirit of the Landes and a friendly atmosphere attract fans of bull races and lively festivities.
Dress code: White and red.
Féria de Mimizan – August 15 to 17, 2025 • Mimizan (40)
Between the ocean and local traditions, this feria combines the excitement of the festivity with the relaxed coastal lifestyle—perfect for enjoying both fun and relaxation.
Dress code: White and red.
The ferias of Nouvelle-Aquitaine are more than just a party—they are the vibrant soul of the Southwest, an explosion of colors, music, and shared joy. If you loved this dive into local traditions, why not extend the experience with the region’s summer music festivals, where open-air concerts and electrifying atmospheres await? For those who love a challenge, the region’s marathons and half-marathons provide a unique way to discover stunning landscapes while pushing your limits. And after all these emotions, treat yourself to a moment of pure serenity with a wine cruise on the Bassin d’Arcachon, where vineyards meet the ocean.