Christmas Events for Kids in Bordeaux (2026)

Christmas Events for Kids
Written by Kelsey Cecil

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For 2026, we confirmed 23 Christmas events for kids in Bordeaux. The season opens on November 21 with Christmas Market by the G.R.S. Section of the CMOB and runs until January 24 with Cirque Arlette Gruss, Essentiel. Of these, 8 are free. Every listing links straight to the host. This page is part of our guide to Christmas events for kids in France.

The short version

  • Kids’ Christmas events confirmed for 2026 in Bordeaux, Talence, Floirac, Bassens, Bègles and more: 23
  • First: Christmas Market by the G.R.S. Section of the CMOB, Bassens, November 21
  • Free events: Christmas Market by the G.R.S. Section of the CMOB, Bordeaux Christmas Market (Marché de Noël de Bordeaux), Il faut sauver Noël (Christmas Must Be Saved), Christmas Celebration (Fête de Noël), Floirac Christmas Market (Marché de Noël de Floirac), Christmas Dance Party (Boum de Noël) and more

Below is every event we could confirm, grouped by town, with the date, time, cost and the small things parents ask about (registration, ages, what is included).

At a glance: Christmas events for kids in Bordeaux

Kids’ Christmas events
23 confirmed for 2026
Towns
Bordeaux, Talence, Floirac, Bassens, Bègles, Cenon, Le Haillan and Le Taillan-Médoc
Season
November 21 to January 24
Free events
8
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Free 8Ticketed and paid 15

Free Christmas events for kids in Bordeaux

Christmas marketFree

Bordeaux Christmas Market (Marché de Noël de Bordeaux)

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The Bordeaux Christmas market takes over Place des Quinconces from Friday, November 27 to Sunday, December 27, 2026. Admission is free. The listings consulted announce photo sessions with Santa, street shows, brass bands and jugglers, rides and creative workshops open to all ages.

The 2026 hours have not yet been published: last year's edition opened from 11 am to 9:30 pm and one listing says 9 pm this year. A city treasure hunt is also mentioned from November 23 to December 20, with a prize draw on Place des Quinconces.

Parent tip: Check the final hours and Santa's time slots on the organizer's website before you come. The Quinconces tram stop (lines B, C and D) is right next to it.

Host
Bordeaux Mon Commerce (opens in a new tab)
Where
Place des Quinconces, 33000 Bordeaux (opens in maps)
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Christmas Dance Party (Boum de Noël)

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The Jean de La Ville de Mirmont library, in Saint-Augustin, turns its spaces into a dance floor to celebrate Christmas and the end of the year. The DJs of Ricochet Sonore run the afternoon.

The idea is participatory: everyone, children included, can suggest their favorite songs, dedicate them to loved ones or share a song close to their heart. Admission is free, with no reservation, and the party is open to all ages. The library is on place de l'Église Saint-Augustin, in the Saint-Augustin neighborhood. A free, joyful outing to burn off energy as a family on a Saturday afternoon and end the week with music before the Christmas vacation.

Parent tip: Free admission from 4 pm to 6 pm; have your children prepare the song they want to dedicate.

Host
Bibliothèque de Bordeaux (opens in a new tab)
Where
Bibliothèque Jean de La Ville de Mirmont, Place de l'Église Saint-Augustin, 33000 Bordeaux (opens in maps)
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Christmas events for kids in Talence

Christmas showFree

Il faut sauver Noël (Christmas Must Be Saved) (Talence)

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Panic has hit Santa's factory. The elves keep making blunders and are now running late. What if they cannot finish all the presents in time? The children may be able to help put everything back in order to save Christmas.

This 45-minute show is offered by the Talence media libraries, on a Friday at the end of the day, at the Castagnéra media library. It is for children age 4 and up. Participation is by registration, online on the media libraries' portal or at 05 56 84 78 90. The Castagnéra media library is in Peixotto park, reachable by tram B, Peixotto stop, or by bus lines 23 and 31.

Parent tip: Register at 05 56 84 78 90 or on the Talence media libraries portal; tram B, Peixotto stop. Expect it to be in French.

Host
Médiathèques de Talence (opens in a new tab)
Where
Médiathèque Castagnéra, Allée Peixotto, 33400 Talence (opens in maps)
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Christmas events for kids in Floirac

Christmas marketFree

Floirac Christmas Market (Marché de Noël de Floirac)

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On Sunday, December 6, the town of Floirac holds its traditional Christmas market at the Espace Lucie Aubrac. About forty exhibitors offer jewelry, tableware, candles, decorations, clothing, pottery, ceramics or honey, enough to find gift ideas.

The town's page also announces activities for children and the presence of Santa. The market is open from 10 am to 6 pm and admission is free.

Parent tip: For details of the children's activities, call 05 57 80 87 25.

Host
Ville de Floirac (opens in a new tab)
Where
Espace Lucie Aubrac, 35 rue Léo Lagrange, 33270 Floirac (opens in maps)
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Story time with SantaFree

Il faut sauver Noël, Cie La Marge Rousse (Christmas Must Be Saved, La Marge Rousse Company) (Floirac)

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At Santa's workshop, nothing is going as planned: Santa loses his words, a mischievous kitten piles up blunders and the elf mail carrier has thrown the mail into disorder. Will the presents arrive in time? Young and old are invited to help the elves.

The company La Marge Rousse returns to the Roland Barthes media library with these participatory dramatized readings of 50 minutes. Two sessions are offered: at 10 am for children age 2 and up, at 11 am for age 4 and up. Admission is free with a reservation through the Floirac box office. The Roland Barthes media library is on rue Voltaire, in Floirac, on the right bank. The show is supported by the DRAC Nouvelle-Aquitaine. A free outing, ideal for a first show.

Parent tip: Choose the session by age: 10 am from age 2, 11 am from age 4. Reservations at 05 57 80 87 43 or billetterie@floirac.fr. Expect it to be in French.

Host
Ville de Floirac, médiathèque Roland Barthes (opens in a new tab)
Where
Médiathèque Roland Barthes, Rue Voltaire, 33270 Floirac (opens in maps)
Registration
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Christmas events for kids in Bassens

Christmas marketFree

Christmas Market by the G.R.S. Section of the CMOB (Bassens)

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The rhythmic gymnastics section (G.R.S.) of the CMOB runs its Christmas market at the Espace Garonne in Bassens, on a late-November weekend. There is a refreshment bar and food on site, as well as free activities.

Children have games, and Santa is there for a photo with families. The market is open Saturday, November 21 from 11 am to 8:30 pm and Sunday, November 22 from 10 am to 6 pm. Admission is free.

Parent tip: Organizer's contact: 07 49 91 35 66.

Host
Ville de Bassens (opens in a new tab)
Where
Espace Garonne, Avenue des Griffons, 33530 Bassens (opens in maps)
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Christmas events for kids in Le Haillan

Christmas story timeFree

Île aux contes (Story Island) (Le Haillan)

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The Le Haillan library offers a musical, poetic reading, presented by the company Le Château qui brille. The event celebrates winter and the magic of Christmas through stories and music.

It is for a family audience, from birth, and lasts half an hour, on Saturday, December 19 from 11 am to 11:30 am. Admission is free, but places are limited and registration is required. It is a gentle, short outing, suitable even for the very youngest.

Parent tip: Register ahead: lalubi@ville-lehaillan.fr or 05 57 93 11 31. Expect it to be in French.

Host
Ludothèque et bibliothèque du Haillan (opens in a new tab)
Where
Bibliothèque du Haillan, 30 rue de Los Heros, 33185 Le Haillan (opens in maps)
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Christmas events for kids in Le Taillan-Médoc

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Christmas Celebration (Fête de Noël) (Le Taillan-Médoc)

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Le Taillan-Médoc devotes its Saturday, December 5 to Christmas. The day begins at 10 am with a charity book sale from the ludo-médiathèque (games and media library), to benefit the CCAS, and with the Fête de l'arbre (Tree Festival), with workshops and a giveaway of plants. From 3 pm to 6 pm, the elves' workshop offers games, coloring and Christmas crafts.

At 4 pm, the young-audience concert La Mère Noël et son lutin (Mrs. Claus and Her Elf) invites the youngest, from age 1, to hum along to Christmas songs, with free entry. A Christmas snack is offered at 5 pm, then at 6 pm a family musical, from age 6 and by registration, closes the day. The meeting point is 8 rue de Calavet.

Parent tip: The 4 pm concert is free entry from age 1; the 6 pm show requires booking.

Host
Ville du Taillan-Médoc (opens in a new tab)
Where
Auditorium du Polca, 8 rue de Calavet, 33320 Le Taillan-Médoc (opens in maps)
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Ticketed and paid Christmas events for kids in Bordeaux

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Visit with Santa

Charly sauve Noël (Charly Saves Christmas)

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Santa contacts Charly with terrible news: Gribouille has locked away the magic of Christmas, and the celebration may not happen. Accompanied by her faithful friends and Fripouille, a naughty elf, Charly sets off on a perilous quest to save Christmas.

Written and directed by Nawelle Diem, this 45-minute show for ages 3 to 10 or so relies on interaction, dance and music: the children take an active part in the mission. After every young-audience show, the theater serves a small snack. Parking in the Tatry gallery is free: the theater validates the ticket. The theater also offers L'incroyable aventure de Charly (Charly's Incredible Adventure), another adventure with the same heroine, during the holidays.

Parent tip: Free parking in the Tatry gallery (ticket validated by the theater); snack included after the performance. Expect it to be in French.

Host
Théâtre des Chartrons (opens in a new tab)
Where
Théâtre des Chartrons, Galerie Tatry, 170 cours du Médoc, 33000 Bordeaux (opens in maps)
Registration
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Christmas crafts

Christmas Cooking Workshop (Atelier cuisine de Noël)

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For children age 5 and up, the AGJA in Caudéran runs a Christmas-themed cooking morning. On the program: making shortbread cookies and other little sweets, such as the classic fruits déguisés.

Children put on their aprons, let their creativity run and go home with a little bag of cookies to share with the family. The workshop takes place on Saturday, December 5 from 10 am to 12 pm at the association's headquarters, rue Gambetta. Registration is online on HelloAsso.

Parent tip: Bring an apron if you can and book ahead on HelloAsso. Expect it to be in French.

Host
AGJA Bordeaux Caudéran (opens in a new tab)
Where
Siège de l'AGJA, 8 rue Gambetta, 33200 Bordeaux (opens in maps)
Registration
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Christmas show

Noël en Famille, les Ados Partent en Vrille (Family Christmas, the Teens Go Haywire)

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The show Noël en Famille, les Ados Partent en Vrille is presented as a hilarious family show at the Théâtre des Chartrons, in Bordeaux. Performances run from Saturday, December 5, 2026 to Sunday, January 3, 2027, mostly on weekends and during the holidays.

Tickets start at €25. The pages consulted give neither the times nor the minimum age: the title mentions teenagers, so this show is probably better for a family outing with older children.

Parent tip: Sources disagree on the end of the run: check your chosen date on the ticket office site. Ask the theater for the recommended age before booking. Expect it to be in French.

Host
Théâtre des Chartrons (opens in a new tab)
Where
Théâtre des Chartrons, 170 cours du Médoc, 33300 Bordeaux (opens in maps)
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Christmas crafts

Christmas Creative Workshop: Clay and Christmas Wreath (Atelier créatif de Noël)

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The AGJA in Caudéran offers a Christmas workshop for children age 6 and up and adults. The first part is devoted to modeling clay, to make a ceramic decoration to hang up or display over the holidays.

In the second part, participants put together a flowered Christmas wreath from plants provided by the instructors. The workshop takes place on Wednesday, December 9 from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm, at the association's headquarters, rue Gambetta. Registration is on HelloAsso.

Parent tip: Book online on HelloAsso or write to contact@agja.org. Expect it to be in French.

Host
AGJA Bordeaux Caudéran (opens in a new tab)
Where
Siège de l'AGJA, 8 rue Gambetta, 33200 Bordeaux (opens in maps)
Registration
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Christmas show

Christmas at the Musée Mer Marine

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For one weekend, the Musée Mer Marine, in the Bassins à flot, hosts its Christmas market. About thirty makers present their gift ideas, around a refreshment bar, a food truck and a raffle. For children, stories and art workshops are on the program.

The musical show Les Fables de Madame Jeanne (Madame Jeanne's Fables) brings to life more than twenty animals from La Fontaine's Fables in a burlesque staging, with the Collectif Le PAGE and the Compagnie Avanti. The market is free to enter; the show is paid, with a show-and-museum package. The Christmas market runs from 10:30 am to 6 pm on Saturday and Sunday, at 89 rue des Étrangers, in the Bassins à flot neighborhood.

Parent tip: The market is free; book the show on the museum's ticket site if you want to attend. Expect the show to be in French.

Host
Musée Mer Marine (opens in a new tab)
Where
Musée Mer Marine, 89 rue des Étrangers, 33300 Bordeaux (opens in maps)
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Le Père Noël a disparu (Santa Has Disappeared)

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In Le Père Noël a disparu, two elves must save Santa, kidnapped on Christmas Eve by a witch who does not like the end-of-year holidays. Children take part in the story with riddles and songs.

The show lasts about 50 minutes and suits ages 3 and up. The Théâtre Victoire has about 150 seats and is on rue des Augustins, in Bordeaux. One performance is announced for Wednesday, December 16, 2026.

Parent tip: Other showtimes may exist: check the ticket office calendar. The room is small, so it is best to book. Expect it to be in French.

Host
Théâtre Victoire (opens in a new tab)
Where
Théâtre Victoire, 18 rue des Augustins, 33000 Bordeaux (opens in maps)
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Christmas show

Cirque Arlette Gruss, Essentiel

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The Arlette Gruss circus sets up its big top on the esplanade des Quinconces with the show Essentiel, from Friday, December 18, 2026 to Sunday, January 24, 2027. The listing announces afternoon shows on weekends and during the holidays, for example Saturday, December 19 at 2 pm and 5 pm, Sunday, December 20 at 10 am and 2 pm, and Thursday, December 24 at 3 pm.

The show lasts about 2 hours with a 20-minute intermission. It is for young and old, and admission is free for children under 3.

Parent tip: Plan to arrive 45 minutes before the start of the show. People with reduced mobility can book at the box office or by phone.

Host
Cirque Arlette Gruss (opens in a new tab)
Where
Chapiteau Arlette Gruss, esplanade des Quinconces, 33000 Bordeaux (opens in maps)
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Christmas show

Sage comme Neige (Calm as Snow)

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Using a technique they call ciné-papier (paper cinema), somewhere between a drawn concert and object theater, two actors bring to life a miniature world of drawn, folded and cut paper. Projected behind them on a big screen, the story becomes a sort of animated film made by hand in plain view.

Sage comme Neige is a winter and forest tale, tender and sometimes cruel, in which a forest that is frightening at first becomes a world to discover, even a refuge. The show by the Collectif Les Créants lasts 45 minutes and is for children age 5 and up, on the weekend of December 19 and 20, in the morning. Tickets cost €12 for an adult, €10 for a child under 12 and €8 with the Carte jeune (youth card). La Matière is at 2 rue des Beaux Arts, on the right bank.

Parent tip: Shows at 11 am on the weekend; book online on the theater's ticket site. Expect it to be in French.

Host
Théâtre La Matière (opens in a new tab)
Where
La Matière, 2 rue des Beaux Arts, 33800 Bordeaux (opens in maps)
Registration
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Mère Noël part en tournée (Mrs. Claus Goes on Tour)

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In Lapland, Santa's house is buzzing and Mère Noël (Mrs. Claus) is a little tired of her husband collecting all the glory. This year she has made up her mind: she wants to go on tour to deliver the presents. All that remains is to convince Santa.

This playful, interactive 45-minute show blends theater, storytelling, magic, mime, singing and puppets. After the performance, you can have your photo taken with Mère Noël and bring her a drawing, a letter or even a cookie. The theater is in the pedestrian zone, between Place de la Bourse and Place du Parlement. The show is presented as part of the Wonder Pipelettes. Tickets cost €16, €13 for children under 12, and a family pack is on sale in the theater's online shop.

Parent tip: Photo with Mère Noël after the show; booking possible by text message at 06 95 77 11 57; nearest tram stop: Place de la Bourse. Expect it to be in French.

Host
Théâtre OUF! (opens in a new tab)
Where
Théâtre l'Inox, 11-13 rue Philippart, 33000 Bordeaux (opens in maps)
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Christmas show

À la quête du chant perdu de Noël (The Quest for the Lost Christmas Song) (Talence)

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The City of Talence offers families with toddlers a Christmas show, À la quête du chant perdu de Noël, presented by the association Ateliers Crescendo. The theme of song and music makes it a gentle first show outing suited to the youngest children.

Two 45-minute sessions are offered on Saturday morning, December 5, at 10 am and 11:15 am, at the Dôme, avenue de Thouars: so you can choose according to your child's rhythm. Registration is made with the early childhood department by email; information at 05 57 35 16 70. The Dôme also houses the Thouars media library. A lovely way to start December with the little ones, with music and gentleness.

Parent tip: Register by email at petiteenfance@talence.fr; information at 05 57 35 16 70. Expect it to be in French.

Host
Ville de Talence, service de la petite enfance (opens in a new tab)
Where
Le Dôme, 221 avenue de Thouars, 33400 Talence (opens in maps)
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Christmas crafts

Christmas Decoration Workshop (Atelier décoration Noël) (Talence)

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At the Maison du développement durable (Sustainable Development House) in Talence, André Cave leads a Christmas decoration workshop for children age 6 and up. Participants make pretty festive creations, such as natural garlands and small decorations.

Everything is made from simple, natural materials, in a friendly, creative spirit. The workshop lasts an hour and a half, on a Wednesday afternoon in December just before the vacation: a calm, hands-on activity. Registration is by email to the Maison du développement durable or at 05 56 84 34 66. The Maison du développement durable is in Peixotto park, served by tram B.

Parent tip: Registration at 05 56 84 34 66 or mdd@talence.fr; tram B, Peixotto stop. Expect it to be in French.

Host
Maison du développement durable de Talence (opens in a new tab)
Where
Maison du développement durable, Parc Peixotto, 33400 Talence (opens in maps)
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Christmas crafts

Christmas Bookmark Workshop (Atelier : marque-page de Noël) (Talence)

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The Talence media libraries offer creative workshops for young and old throughout the season. The one on December 16 is devoted to the Christmas bookmark, made at the Thouars media library, in the Dôme building.

Materials are provided, imagination does the rest, and everyone goes home with their creation, a way to slip a touch of festivity into the books borrowed over the holidays. The workshop lasts an hour; it is open to all ages, but reserved for media library members and by reservation. The Thouars media library, 221 avenue de Thouars, is served by Lianes lines 35 and 8, Le Dôme stop. Information from the Talence media libraries at 05 56 84 78 90.

Parent tip: Reservations at 05 56 84 78 90 or mediatheques@talence.fr; members only. Expect it to be in French.

Host
Médiathèques de Talence (opens in a new tab)
Where
Médiathèque de Thouars, Le Dôme, 221 avenue de Thouars, 33400 Talence (opens in maps)
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Christmas show

Casse-Noisette, Ballet et Orchestre (The Nutcracker, Ballet and Orchestra) (Floirac)

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The great Christmas classic The Nutcracker is performed with ballet and orchestra at the Arkéa Arena, in Floirac, in the Bordeaux metropolitan area, on Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 8 pm. The show lasts about 2 hr 10 min, intermission included.

Tickets range from €48 to €69. A shuttle connects the Arena to the Porte de Bourgogne and Stalingrad tram stops, and the Arena parking lot has about 1,000 spaces, at €15 on show nights.

Parent tip: The show ends late for younger children: plan the trip home; the shuttle from the tram is the simplest solution.

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Arkéa Arena, 33270 Floirac (opens in maps)
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Christmas events for kids in Bègles

Breakfast with Santa

Premiers Regards Festival: Movie Breakfast, Le Noël d'Ernest et Célestine (Ernest and Celestine's Christmas) (Bègles)

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As part of the Premiers Regards festival, the La Lanterne cinema in Bègles offers a movie breakfast for children. A free breakfast is served in the lobby from 10 am, in partnership with KMBO, before the preview screening of Le Noël d'Ernest et Célestine.

The film, directed by Aurélie Raphaël, runs 1 hr 11 min. It follows the two friends as they cook honey charabiettes, look for the perfect gift and prepare a skating show. The screening is recommended from age 3 and takes place on Sunday, November 29. The cinema's regular prices apply.

Parent tip: Arrive around 10 am to enjoy the breakfast before the screening. Information at 09 78 80 88 79.

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Cinéma La Lanterne, 151 boulevard Albert 1er, 33130 Bègles (opens in maps)
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Christmas events for kids in Cenon

Visit with Santa

Le nouveau Père Noël (The New Santa) (Cenon)

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After years of traveling the world and handing out presents, Santa feels the time has come to pass the torch. But who will take over? The elves are in a flurry, as with every change... because, without knowing it, we change Santa regularly.

This show by the company Les Porteurs d'Histoires, written by Guillaume Malagnoux and performed by Sarah Gabillon-Marty and Jules Mona, is for children age 5 and up. It is scheduled in the late afternoon on December 23 and 24, at L'Oscillo Théâtroscope, on the heights of Cenon. The venue is accessible to people with reduced mobility. Tickets cost €12 at full price, €8 for members and €6 with the Carte jeune (youth card) or for children under 12.

Parent tip: Booking at 05 56 86 21 45; reduced rate of €6 for children under 12. Expect it to be in French.

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L'Oscillo Théâtroscope, Domaine du Loret, 33150 Cenon (opens in maps)
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A story for the trip home

Our picture book follows Rally the corgi on his first train ride to see his grand-paw-rents. It is a cozy story to share on the way home after a big day out.

Rally Takes the Train book cover: a watercolour corgi peeking from a red train

A bedtime story after seeing SantaRally Takes the Train is a five-minute rhyming picture book about a corgi’s first train ride, hand-painted in real watercolor. Ages 0 to 8.

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Christmas events for kids in Bordeaux: questions parents ask

What are the 2026 Christmas events for kids in Bordeaux?

For 2026, we confirmed 23 Christmas events for kids in Bordeaux, each on its host’s own page: Sage comme Neige (Calm as Snow), Mère Noël part en tournée (Mrs. Claus Goes on Tour), Il faut sauver Noël, Cie La Marge Rousse (Christmas Must Be Saved, La Marge Rousse Company) (Floirac) and 20 more. Each one is listed above with times, cost and a link to the host.

Are there free Christmas events for kids in Bordeaux?

Yes, 8 of the 23 events here are free: Il faut sauver Noël, Cie La Marge Rousse (Christmas Must Be Saved, La Marge Rousse Company) (Floirac), Christmas Celebration (Fête de Noël) (Le Taillan-Médoc), Christmas Dance Party (Boum de Noël) and 5 more. Some free events still ask you to register, so check each listing.

Where can kids see Santa this year in Bordeaux?

Where to see Santa: Mère Noël part en tournée (Mrs. Claus Goes on Tour), Il faut sauver Noël, Cie La Marge Rousse (Christmas Must Be Saved, La Marge Rousse Company) (Floirac), Charly sauve Noël (Charly Saves Christmas) and 6 more. Check the listings above for times and booking.

Where are there Christmas story times for kids in Bordeaux?

Christmas story times on this page: Sage comme Neige (Calm as Snow), Il faut sauver Noël, Cie La Marge Rousse (Christmas Must Be Saved, La Marge Rousse Company) (Floirac), Christmas at the Musée Mer Marine and 1 more. Library story times are usually free; ones with a meal or show are ticketed.

How do you confirm these events?

We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city, library or tourism calendar. We last checked every listing on November 9, 2026. Hosts change details, so always confirm on the host’s page before you go.

Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.

The story of Christmas in Bordeaux

Bordeaux has a Christmas tree made of glass. It stands 11 meters tall on Place Pey-Berland, and its mirrored sides reflect the cathedral, the sky and everyone walking by. The Christmas market, after almost thirty years on the Allées de Tourny, now fills the huge Place des Quinconces.

How Bordeaux celebrates Christmas

In Bordeaux, Christmas starts at the market. For almost thirty years its wooden chalets stood on the Allées de Tourny. In 2024 the market moved to Place des Quinconces because of planned works on the Allées, and the city decided it would stay there. It has more than a hundred exhibitors in wooden chalets, a Father Christmas cabin and carousels.

The other must-see is Place Pey-Berland, at the foot of the cathedral, where an 11 meter glass tree designed by artist Arnaud Lapierre for the city hall was already shining in December 2021.

What your kids will see

The gift bringer here is Father Christmas, called Père Noël in French. At the Quinconces market he has his own cabin, and in 2025 there were also a lit carousel, face painting, decoration workshops and street shows with stilt walkers and singers.

The glass tree has no ornaments. It is 11 meters high and 5 meters across, and the faces of mirror make it change with the light and the weather. Kids love finding their own reflection in it.

In the evenings, the front of the Grand Théâtre on Place de la Comédie becomes a screen. In 2025 the free light projections ran every evening from 5:30 pm to midnight, and a musical parade walked from Place de la Comédie to Place Pey-Berland on December 6.

Planning a Christmas visit to Bordeaux with kids

This page lists the confirmed events, and many of them are free. The Christmas market on Place des Quinconces runs from November 27 to December 27, 2026, with free entry, workshops, street shows and photos with Santa. The Arlette Gruss circus is under its big top on the same esplanade from December 18, 2026 to January 24, 2027, with tickets from 22.20 to 55.50 euros and free entry for children under 3.

The rest of the season is a mix of children's theater, library shows, craft workshops and local markets in towns around the city, such as Floirac and Bassens. Many are free or inexpensive. Big shows include a Nutcracker ballet with orchestra on December 12.

Most events are in French, so check with the host if you need English.

A very big square

Place des Quinconces covers 12 hectares and is described as the largest square in Europe. On the other side of the river, the Darwin Xmas Market celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2021. That year the tourist office also offered guided "Angels and Nativity Scenes" tours on December 21 and 28.

Traditions today

  • The Christmas market on Place des Quinconces: More than a hundred wooden chalets, a Father Christmas cabin and carousels, in place since 2024 after almost thirty years on the Allées de Tourny.
  • The glass tree on Place Pey-Berland: An 11 meter sculpture shaped like a fir tree, by Arnaud Lapierre, that reflects the cathedral and passers-by.
  • Projections on the Grand Théâtre: Every evening during the holidays the front of the theater comes alive with light. In 2025 they were free, from 5:30 pm to midnight.
  • The musical parade: In 2025 it left Place de la Comédie for Place Pey-Berland on December 6.
  • The ice rink on the Allées de Tourny: From late November to early January you can skate where the Christmas market used to be.

A fact for kids

In Bordeaux there is an 11 meter Christmas tree made of mirrors. When you walk by, you become one of its decorations.

Questions about Christmas in Bordeaux

Is Bordeaux worth visiting at Christmas with kids?

Yes. There is a free Christmas market, a glass tree and light projections to see, and plenty of children's shows and workshops. This page lists the confirmed events, many of them free, from late November to January 24, 2027.

When does the Christmas market in Bordeaux open in 2026?

The Bordeaux Christmas market on Place des Quinconces runs from Friday, November 27 to Sunday, December 27, 2026. Entry is free, and it has workshops, street shows and photos with Santa. In 2025 it was open daily from 11 am to 9:30 pm, so check for 2026 hours before you go.

Where is the Christmas market in Bordeaux?

It is on Place des Quinconces in the center of Bordeaux. It moved there in 2024 after almost thirty years on the Allées de Tourny. In 2025 the tram stopped right beside it, at the Quinconces stop on lines B, C and D.

How big is the Christmas market in Bordeaux?

There were more than a hundred chalets in 2025, with craftspeople and local businesses, decorations, regional food and a Father Christmas cabin. Kids also find carousels and street shows.

Why did the Bordeaux Christmas market move?

Works were planned on the Allées de Tourny from 2025, so the market moved in 2024 to Place des Quinconces nearby. The city then decided to keep it there permanently.

What is the glass Christmas tree in Bordeaux?

It is a sculpture shaped like a fir tree, 11 meters high and 5 meters across, on Place Pey-Berland in front of the cathedral. Its mirrored faces reflect the square, the sky and the people. In 2025 it was lit until January 4.

Who made the glass tree in Bordeaux?

Artist Arnaud Lapierre made it for the city hall. It was already on Place Pey-Berland in December 2021 and came back for Christmas 2025.

How can I explain the glass tree to my kids?

Tell them it is a mirror tree. It has no balls on it, so the cathedral, the sky, the passers-by and the kids themselves decorate it by reflecting in it. It changes with the weather and the time of day, and kids like to look for their own reflection.

What are the Christmas light projections on the Grand Théâtre in Bordeaux?

In 2025, the front of the Grand Théâtre on Place de la Comédie came alive with projections from December 6 to January 4, every evening from 5:30 pm to midnight, and it was free. The Bordeaux National Opera chorus sang on the steps on opening night. Check the city for 2026 dates.

Is there a Christmas parade in Bordeaux?

In 2025 a musical parade left Place de la Comédie and walked to Place Pey-Berland on December 6. In 2021 a Christmas rock parade passed through the city on December 18. Dates for 2026 are best checked with the city.

Is there an ice rink at Christmas in Bordeaux?

In 2025 an ice rink stood on the Allées de Tourny, where the market used to be, from November 22 to January 4, from 11 am to 10 pm. Check for 2026 details before you plan around it.

When are the Christmas lights turned on in Bordeaux?

In late November. In 2025 the street and square lights shone from November 28 to January 4. On Place Pey-Berland there were also light shows from 6 to 8 pm on some Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in December.

Where can kids meet Santa in Bordeaux?

At the Father Christmas cabin at the Quinconces market. The 2026 market lists photos with Santa. Floirac's Christmas market on December 6 and a community market in Bassens on November 21 and 22 also list Santa or a photo with him.

Is there a Ferris wheel in Bordeaux at Christmas?

In 2024 there was a Ferris wheel on Place des Quinconces. For 2025 the city announced a fairground attraction on the square again. Check before you promise your kids a ride.

Are there free Christmas events in Bordeaux?

Yes, many of the events are free. They include the market on Place des Quinconces, a family Christmas disco at a library on December 12, free storytelling shows in Talence, Floirac and Le Haillan, and Christmas markets in Floirac and Bassens.

What Christmas shows are there for kids in Bordeaux?

A Mrs. Claus show for ages 3 to 12 plays at the Théâtre l'Inox from December 20 to 23, 2026, at 16 euros, or 13 for children under 12. There are also an interactive show for ages 3 to 10 in December, a paper-animation winter tale on December 19 and 20, and a Santa mystery for ages 3 and up on December 16.

Is there a circus at Christmas in Bordeaux?

Yes. The Arlette Gruss circus show Essentiel plays under the big top on the Quinconces esplanade from December 18, 2026 to January 24, 2027. Tickets run from 22.20 to 55.50 euros, and children under 3 get in free.

Can we see The Nutcracker in Bordeaux?

Yes. A Nutcracker ballet with orchestra is on Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 8 pm at the Arkéa Arena in Floirac, with tickets from 48 to 69 euros. It is a good pick for older kids.

Are there Christmas workshops for kids in Bordeaux?

Yes. A nature-based decoration workshop for ages 6 and up is on December 9, and a Christmas cooking morning for ages 5 and up on December 5. There is also a clay decoration and wreath workshop for ages 6 and up with an adult on December 9. Most need registration.

Are there Christmas events near Bordeaux, outside the city?

Yes. Towns around Bordeaux hold their own events. In 2026 Floirac has a market with about forty exhibitors on December 6, Bassens has a market on November 21 and 22, and Le Taillan-Médoc has an all-day Christmas festival on December 5.

Are Christmas events in Bordeaux in English?

Most events here are in the local language, which is French. Shows and workshops are usually in French, so check with the host if you need English. The market, the lights and the glass tree need no language.

Is there a Christmas market on the right bank in Bordeaux?

Yes. The Darwin Xmas Market on the right bank celebrated its tenth year in 2021. Neighboring towns such as Le Bouscat, Bruges, Mérignac, Villenave-d'Ornon, Le Haillan and Cenon also hold weekend markets in December.

Sources

  1. Bordeaux : festivités de fin d’année (communiqué de presse, décembre 2021), Office de tourisme de Bordeaux Métropole
  2. Marché de Noël de Bordeaux place des Quinconces, Quoi faire à Bordeaux
  3. Bordeaux en fête : découvrez le programme, Ville de Bordeaux
  4. Marché de Noël de Bordeaux 2025 : infos pratiques, Quoi faire à Bordeaux
  5. Noël 2025 à Bordeaux Métropole, Quoi faire à Bordeaux
  6. Sapin Verre Art Installation, Tuvie
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