Last updated: November 22, 2024
Discover the end-of-year festivities in Dax! Our guide presents all the essential festive events of the season. Whether you're a regular visitor or discovering Dax for the first time, we'll guide you to the best holiday activities.
The heart of the celebrations takes place at Place de la Fontaine Chaude, where the traditional Christmas market sets up with its wooden chalets. The historic center's streets shine with sparkling decorations, while Notre-Dame Cathedral hosts Christmas concerts. Along the Adour riverbanks, visitors enjoy winter activities and local gastronomy stands.
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Dax Holiday Markets and Shopping
Mées Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Presence of Mother Christmas, Father Christmas with Minnie, Mickey, and Olaf.
- Description
- The Marché de Noël de Mées offers a festive atmosphere with many vendors, grilled chestnuts, hot wine, and hot chocolate. Mother Christmas, Father Christmas with Minnie, Mickey, and Olaf, as well as clown Augustin with his Christmas balloon sculptures, are present to make the event even more special.
- Where
- Mées | More Info : Mées Christmas Market
Saint-Vincent-de-Paul Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Presence of Santa Claus and various animations.
- Description
- The Saint-Vincent-de-Paul Christmas Market is a festive event where visitors can discover local products, artisans, and a convivial atmosphere.
- Where
- Saint-Vincent-de-Paul | More Info : Saint-Vincent-de-Paul Christmas Market
Saint-Paul-lès-Dax Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Christmas market with local and artisanal products.
- Description
- The Saint-Paul-lès-Dax Christmas Market offers a variety of local and artisanal products, providing a festive and convivial experience for all ages.
- Where
- Saint-Paul-lès-Dax | More Info : Saint-Paul-lès-Dax Christmas Market
Dax Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Grand Parade “FierS à cheval”
- What to Expect
- Spectacle of fantastical and luminous horses
- Description
- The grand parade "FierS à cheval" is an unique spectacle where characters transform into fantastical and luminous horses, accompanied by an original sound creation. The event starts at the square Max Moras and ends at the esplanade Goussebaire-Dupin.
- Where
- Dax | More Info : Grand Parade “FierS à cheval”
Enchanted and Pyrotechnic Show “Elysium”
- What to Expect
- Unique pyrotechnic and acrobatic show with juggling and fire elements.
- Description
- The "Elysium" spectacle is a magical and pyrotechnic event that combines acrobatics, juggling, LED lights, fire, and pyrotechnics to create a bright and fiery display.
- Where
- Dax | More Info : Enchanted and Pyrotechnic Show “Elysium”
Carousel
- What to Expect
- Bullfighting and salsa event with free concerts and a gastronomic village.
- Description
- The Dax Fair and Toros y Salsa festival offer a unique experience with bullfights, free salsa concerts, and a large festive gastronomic village.
- Where
- Dax | More Info : Carousel
Alyx Dro Concert
- What to Expect
- A unique blend of rock'n'roll and rockabilly.
- Description
- Alyx Dro offers an energetic and light blend of 1950s rock'n'roll and rockabilly, challenging traditional musical codes.
- Where
- Dax | More Info : Alyx Dro Concert
Atrisma Concert
- What to Expect
- Unique musical atmospheres and flawless improvisations.
- Description
- Atrisma is a progressive jazz trio formed in 2014 by Vincent Vilnet, Johary Rakotondramasy, and Hugo Raducanu. They are known for their original compositions and their flawless improvisation, creating unique atmospheres at each concert.
- Where
- Dax | More Info : Atrisma Concert
Dax Other Holiday Activities
Duck Fishing
- What to Expect
- A fun and interactive activity for participants.
- Description
- Duck hunting is an entertaining spectacle where participants can try to catch moving ducks, offering a fun moment for all ages.
- Where
- Dax | More Info : Duck Fishing