Live Music in Bordeaux

Bordeaux boasts a dynamic live music landscape, particularly renowned for its robust rock history that flourished in the late 1970s and 1980s. This era produced influential acts and is celebrated by the Bordeaux Rock association through compilations and festivals. More recently, the city has become a significant hub for electronic music, fostered by venues like IBOAT and numerous DJ collectives. Beyond these genres, Bordeaux also embraces jazz and swing, with collectives like the Bordeaux Brass Band adding their sound to festivals and street performances. You can catch live music at established venues such as Rock School Barbey and Krakatoa, alongside open-air parties on the city's quays and in its gardens.