Saint John’s Day celebrations in Bazas to Bazas

From 23/06/2026 at 29/06/2026

Traditionally, the people of Bazadais have celebrated the patron saint of their city in June since the earliest days of Christianity. The festival begins with a ceremony honouring the bull, during which the city’s master butchers would once offer a bull to the bishop and then to the city’s jurats. This colourful ceremony, accompanied by music, is now re-enacted on Cathedral Square on 23 June. It is followed by the bonfires of Saint John, which are lit in front of the cathedral in a ceremonial fashion. All events are free of charge, with a funfair running all week on the Allées Saint Sauveur.

Pets allowed

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Programme Fête de la Saint-Jean 2025

Dates

23/06: A show reminiscent of days gone by!
“Parade and banquet of the prince of the moon” with his procession of stars
– Tribute to the bull
– Burning of the cathedral
– Bonfires of St John
26-27 June: Festive concerts Bodegas – Bandas
29 June: FIREWORKS