Bordeaux is offering a diverse range of entertainment options for families this February, with immersive experiences, theatrical performances, and museum activities catering to all ages. As of , several events are currently running or are scheduled to begin shortly, providing ample opportunities for both residents and visitors to enjoy the city’s cultural offerings.
Immersive Experiences
The Bassins des Lumières continues to be a major draw, hosting multiple immersive exhibitions. Through , visitors aged 6 and up can experience the “Matisse and Frida Kahlo Exhibition.” For younger audiences, aged 4 and up, “Ocean, at the Bassins des Lumières” is available through . Another offering at the Bassins des Lumières, “Egypt from the Pharaohs to the Pools of Enlightenment,” runs until , and is suitable for those aged 6 and up.
Bord’eau Village (33) is hosting “Napoleon, the immersive epic” until , geared towards audiences aged 8 and up. Chez Eclipso offers “An Evening with the Impressionists, Paris 1874,” an immersive experience lasting 45 minutes, also concluding on . For those seeking virtual reality, Virtual Room provides a 45-minute experience suitable for ages 5 and up, available year-round.
The Centre Mériadeck is hosting “The Builders’ Treasure” until , a 45-minute immersive experience. “The Horizon of Khufu – Immersive Experience” at the Meriadeck Shopping Centre is available until , for those aged 11 or taller (minimum height 1m30). Chez Eclipso also presents “Lost Worlds – Immersive Experience” for ages 11 and up, lasting 45 minutes.
Theatrical Performances
The festival Ratatam! is underway, with performances scheduled throughout the week. On , “Gagarine – Un tour en l’air” will be performed at Le Haillan, aimed at children aged 5 and up. brings “Fli” to Le Bouscat, a poetic performance combining dance, mime, and circus arts.
On , “Le Grenier à Pépé” will be presented at Le Haillan, featuring acrobatics and puppetry for ages 4 and up. Also on , “Bonne-Espérance” will be performed in Saint-Jean d’Illac, and “Malis” will be shown in Beautiran, both geared towards older children (ages 7 and 11 respectively).
offers a free circus and kamishibaï performance, “La Gardine,” at the Bordeaux Saint-Augustin library (reservations required). The same day, Le Haillan will host a morning of activities including a musical reading of UFO stories and a cartoon drawing battle. The Casino Barrière will host “Orso et le secret des étoiles,” a musical performance. Finally, “La Reine des neiges” (The Snow Queen) will be performed at the Théâtre Fémina.
Museum Activities
Bordeaux’s museums are also offering special activities for children. The Musée d’Aquitaine provides a singing tour for toddlers (18-36 months), while the CAPC museum offers a workshop for ages 7-11, connecting medieval writing with modern graffiti. The Musée des Beaux-Arts offers sensory discovery tours for young children, and the Musée national des Douanes provides playful workshops.
The Sous les loupiotes festival at the Théâtre des Beaux-Arts begins on , featuring “Le Voyage de Lulu” (ages 3+) on February 9 and 10, and “Maxwell & Tadek” (ages 6+) on February 11 and 12. The Théâtre Victoire will host “Marcel entre en scène” (ages 3+), and the Théâtre L’Inox will present “Kiboko” (ages 1+) from to .
Bordeaux clearly aims to provide a rich cultural experience for families, with a wide array of options available throughout February and into the spring. The combination of immersive exhibitions, theatrical performances, and museum activities ensures there is something to engage children of all ages and interests.
