Folk ball in Bordeaux
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Trad and folk dances in Bordeaux mean live music — accordion, fiddle, hurdy-gurdy, bagpipes — and everyone up dancing: mazurka, scottische, bourrée, circle dances, waltz, an-dro. We gather the dances, the fest-noz, the sung balls and the dance workshops, in community halls, village halls, guinguettes and festivals.
No need to know the steps or to bring a partner: most dances start with a quick lesson and the rest you pick up on the floor. Many are pay-what-you-can. The next date is right below, updated every day.
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Events — folk ball in Bordeaux
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Venues — folk ball in Bordeaux
2 coming upScène généraliste du quartier Grand Parc : concerts, théâtre, ciné-club, danse. Programmation éclectique et accessible, du rock aux soirées engagées.
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1 coming upOpéra, ballet et concerts classiques dans un cadre Belle Époque au cœur de Bordeaux. Programmation variée pour mélomanes et amateurs de danse.
Sur la presqu’île du Cap Ferret, un calendrier qui mêle fêtes de quartier, expos, concerts et spectacles pour petits et grands. Soirées au Phare, bal des pompiers, rendez‑vous famille ou nuits des forêts: il y a toujours quelque chose à vivre en bord de bassin.
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1 coming upFrequently asked questions
What's a trad (or folk) dance in Bordeaux?
An evening of traditional dancing to live acoustic music. You dance in circles, in pairs or in chains (mazurka, scottische, bourrée, circle dances…), and the feel is friendly and shared rather than stage-and-audience.
Do I need to know how to dance to go to a trad dance in Bordeaux?
No. Most events run a short lesson at the start of the night, and the dances are quick to pick up on the spot. You can come on your own — partners swap around all evening.
Are trad dances free in Bordeaux?
Many are pay-what-you-can or cost just a few euros (a hat passed round for the musicians). The price is shown on every event.