June in Bordeaux: A Look at the City's Highlights
The sun is at its zenith, the terraces are packed, and the calendar is bursting with events… In June, Bordeaux is more alive than ever. This year, the city combines heritage, culture, and thrilling sports with infectious energy. Between the reopening of the Saint-Michel spire, the 10th anniversary of the Cité du Vin, and a major international sporting event, the month promises to be spectacular.
Rugby Sevens in Bordeaux: HSBC SVNS World Championship
June kicks off with a bang. From June 5 to 7, The Bordeaux Métropole Stadium will host the HSBC SVNS World Championship Grand Final. In other words, the crowning of the men’s and women’s world champions in rugby sevens. The 24 best teams on the planet will gather there to wrap up an entire season in three days of pure intensity.
Bordeaux wasn’t chosen at random, by the way. Following the historic excitement surrounding the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the French Rugby Federation aims to keep the momentum going in a city already captivated by the oval ball. The French teams will naturally be in the running in front of their home crowd.
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- Dates: June 5–7, 2026
- Venue: Bordeaux Métropole Atlantic Stadium
- Website
La Cité du Vin Celebrates Its 10th birthday: Anniversary Weekend
An anniversary calls for a grand celebration. Opened on June 1, 2016, at the Bassins à flot, the Cité du Vin is hosting its anniversary weekend from June 4 to 7. On the agenda: a free open house on Thursday to explore the permanent exhibition and the observation deck from a new perspective, followed by two days of festivities on June 6 and 7 featuring family-friendly activities, tastings, wine-themed events, and an outdoor concert in the gardens with the L’Orangeade collective.
Ten years after its opening, the Cité du Vin has welcomed over 3.5 million visitors from 170 countries, establishing itself as one of France’s most unique museums. In short, it is a place where wine is celebrated as a universal culture, blending geography, history, and shared enjoyment.
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- Dates: June 6 and 7, 2026
- Location: La Cité du Vin
Reopening of the Saint-Michel spire: the most beautiful view of Bordeaux
It’s the heritage event of the year! After four years of work and a massive project involving 700 tons of scaffolding to consolidate, restore, and beautify one of France’s tallest bell towers, the Saint-Michel spire will finally reopen its doors on Saturday, June 13, 2026, to close out the Chahuts festival.
At 114 meters, this 15th-century Flamboyant Gothic bell tower, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers one of the most breathtaking panoramic views of the city. To celebrate this return in style, the City of Bordeaux and the Tourist Office are offering two weeks of completely free tours starting June 14.
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- Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026
- Location: Flèche Saint-Michel
- More information
See more, spend less!
Available in 24-, 48-, 72-, or 96-hour consecutive versions, this is the must-have pass to make the most of your stay in Bordeaux! Included:
- La Cité du Vin
- The Bassins de Lumières
- Unlimited transportation (tram, bus, river shuttle)
- 15 museums and monuments
- 1 city tour of your choice
- Numerous discounts
Music Festival in Bordeaux: The Longest Night of the Year
On June 21, the summer solstice, Bordeaux becomes an open-air stage. The National Music Daye takes over the squares, courtyards, quays, and alleyways of the city center. Hundreds of amateur and professional musicians, performing everything from pop to jazz, electronic, classical, and flamenco, take turns playing until the end of the night.
On the banks of the Garonne, in the Saint-Pierre district, on the Pey-Berland square, or in the Chartrons neighborhood, the atmosphere is one of spontaneous, free celebration. A quintessential community event where the entire city vibrates in unison.
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- Date: Saturday, June 21
- Location: Throughout the city
- More information
Bordeaux in festival mode: three events not to be missed
June is also the peak festival season in and around the metropolitan area. The 2026 lineup is particularly rich, featuring three must-see events:
- ODP Talence, June 11–14: four days of pop-rock at Parc Peixotto, benefiting the orphans of firefighters.
- Madame Loyal, June 11 and 12: 40,000 m² of circus sets, rides, circus performers, and an XXL techno lineup.
- Garorock, June 25–28: three days of music under the sun to celebrate the 30th anniversary of a French festival institution.
