Events in Biscarrosse: A Calendar of Must-See Events

Night markets, fireworks, circus festivals, Landes-style festivals, and seaplane shows: events in Biscarrosse take place year-round, with a peak in July and August. Between the ocean resort, downtown, and the lakefront, there’s something going on almost every day, and many events are free. From Slow Village Biscarrosse Lac, located in Port Maguide on the lakefront, Biscarrosse-Plage is about a 5-minute drive or a 15-minute bike ride away.

Here are the must-see events, season by season, and how to find the daily schedule.

How can I check the calendar of events in Biscarrosse?

The most reliable source isthe event calendar from the Bisca Grands Lacs Tourist Office, which lists all events in Biscarrosse and the neighboring towns (Sanguinet, Parentis-en-Born, Gastes, Sainte-Eulalie-en-Born, Ychoux, Luë). You can filter by date, theme, or audience—for example, events for children. The visitor centers in Biscarrosse, Sanguinet, and Parentis also provide information on-site, and the City of Biscarrosse’s website publishes details about major festivals.

This is the best way to find out what to do in Biscarrosse today or this weekend: the calendar is updated constantly, including for workshops and tours that require reservations, which often sell out in the summer.

July 14 and August 15 in Biscarrosse-Plage

The two major summer events take place on the waterfront: fireworks followed by a dance on the evening of July 14 and the evening of August 15. On August 15, the day begins with the Fête de la Mer, featuring the unburial of the “shipwrecked,” a procession to the esplanade, and the presentation of a floral wreath to the surfers—a deeplymoving moment for the locals.

The Rue des Étoiles Festival

In late August, the Latécoère site hosts this contemporary circus festival organized by the Odysca association. For several days, acrobats, jugglers, and clowns take the stage one after another under the big top and outdoors, by the lake. The outdoor shows are free, while those under the big top require an admission fee. It’s an ideal family outing, in an atmosphere far from the crowds at the beaches.

Beach Festival

Right after school starts, in early September, Place Georges Dufau hosts the Fêtes de la Plage for three days. On the program: bandas, stilt walkers from the Landes region, a pala tournament, bodegas, and activities for children. The required attire is a white T-shirt and a blue scarf. A night bus, the Biscabus, provides transportation back late at night.

When is the Lake Festival held?

The Lake Festival takes place in the neighboring town of Sanguinet, on the shores of Lake Cazaux and Lake Sanguinet, at the Pavillon area. Recently revived after a long hiatus, it takes place over two days in late August, featuring sports, music, games, and food. Sanguinet also hosts its Saint-Sauveur festivities in June, and Parentis-en-Born holds its feria in early August—one of the most family-friendly in the Landes region.

What family-friendly activities are there to do in Biscarrosse?

In July and August, children can enjoy a variety of free activities: a play village on Place de l’Océan, outdoor sports activities, and stilt walker and magic shows on the beach esplanade. On the lake side, Maguide Beach offers a water play area and a kids’ club.

The Hydraviation Museum is another wonderful discovery: open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in July and August, it also hosts evening events such as the “Night of the Stars.” In the spring, Biscarrosse-Ville and Biscarrosse-Plage celebrate Easter with an egg hunt, wooden games, and an Easter omelet.

What is there to do in Biscarrosse during the off-season?

Biscarrosse stays lively all year round. Every week, the calendar features creative workshops (woodturning, ceramics, soap-making), karaoke nights, and yoga sessions —ranging from Vinyasa flow to aerial yoga—so you can take care of your body in a peaceful setting. Nature outings also offer the chance to learn about beekeeping andthe Landes blackbee — registration required. Local organizations regularly host bingo games and exhibitions in a very friendly atmosphere.

In the fall, Halloween events take place in the city center. In December, Biscarrosse celebrates Christmas with a craft market on Place Marsan, an ice rink, and daily activities through early January. The Hydraviation Museum is open from February through December, Wednesday through Sunday, and Friday through Sunday toward the end of the year; it is closed in January.

Whether you’re coming for the night market, the summer fireworks, or the Christmas festivities, Biscarrosse offers events all year round to suit every taste. Keep the tourist office’s calendar handy, book workshops in advance, and enjoy this town nestled between the lake and the ocean, at the pace of Slow Village.