Events in Bordeaux
The city of wine holds annual celebrations in its name, as well as other fairs and festivals, be they cultural or simple popular festivities.
Fairs and exhibitions
- Foire internationale de Bordeaux – annual
What: International Fair of Bordeaux
When: 1 – 12 May 2008
Where: Parc des expositions de Bordeaux-Lac
Features:Equitaine – Aquitaine horse show, featuring about a thousand horses, ponies and donkeys;
Salon de l’Agriculture – Agricultural fair
Aquitanima – Livestock exhibition, equipment and genetics
- Conforexpo – annual
What: Autumn consumer exhibition
When: 31 October – 11 November 2008
Where: Parc des expositions de Bordeaux-Lac
- Vinexpo – every 2 years
What: International wine and spirits exhibition
When: June 2009
Where: Parc des expositions de Bordeaux-Lac
- Eropolis – annual
What: Erotic show and exhibition
When: January 2009
Where: Hangar 14, 14 Quai des Chartrons
- Bordeaux Book Fair – annual
What: various forms of literature
When: 4 – 6 April 2008
Admission: Free
Where: Conservatoire and the streets of the Sainte Croix quarter
Festivals
- Les Grands Crus Musicaux Bordeaux – annual
What: classical concerts and wine tastings
When: 16 – 26 July 2008
Admission: 19€ - 26€ (reduced: 14€ – 19€) per concert
Where: French castles (Giscours, Canon, Cheval Blanc…)
- Bordeaux Carnival (Carnaval de deux rives) – annual
What: parades and colorful costumes
When: 15 February – 2 March 2008
Where: on the city’s streets