# Bordeaux International Arts Festival

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bordeaux-international-arts-festival
> Updated: 2026-09-26T04:06:00.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The 11th edition of the Festival international des arts de Bordeaux métropole (FAB) is scheduled to run from September 26 to October 10, 2026. The multidisciplinary program includes theater, circus, dance, and visual arts, with international artists making up 50% of the performers.

Key works include the aerial choreography ‘Maria en ballon’ at the Miroir d’eau and ‘The weight of water’ by Panama Pictures, which addresses the climate crisis. Other scheduled highlights include ‘Re-Lighthouse’ by Palestinian artist Shareef Sarhan and a photographic exhibition by Sylvain Gouraud. Festival director Sylvie Violan stated that the autumn schedule is intended to avoid extreme heatwaves. The programming explores themes of habitability and resilience in relation to urban and ecological landscapes.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-26: Cultural events scheduled for Bordeaux and Occitanie

Cultural events, including film festivals, musical performances, and textile arts exhibitions, are scheduled across Bordeaux and the Occitanie region in early October 2026.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cultural-events-scheduled-for-bordeaux-and-occitanie

### 2026-09-23: Bordeaux International Arts Festival (FAB) begins September 26

The 11th Festival international des arts de Bordeaux métropole (FAB) runs from September 26 to October 10, featuring multidisciplinary works focused on climate change, urban life, and resilience.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bordeaux-international-arts-festival-fab-begins-september-26

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