Living in Seignosse all year round, you quickly discover that there's a lot more going on than you'd expect if you only come for the beaches. Between the village patron saint festivals, the summer night markets, world-class surf competitions just minutes away, open-air concerts and Landes food events, 2026 is shaping up to be a packed year. Here is my personal, annotated calendar so you don't miss a thing.

Important note: this article is updated throughout the year. Exact dates may change — I always recommend checking with the Seignosse Tourist Office before making plans.

Why this calendar?

I've been living in and welcoming guests to Seignosse since 2018. Every year I get the same questions: "what's happening in August?", "are there any festivals during our stay?", "is the surf competition worth seeing?". This calendar answers all of these, month by month.

The 2026 calendar at a glance

Here are the main events of the year in Seignosse and within a 30 km radius (Hossegor, Capbreton, Dax, Bayonne). Exact dates should be confirmed with the organisers.

When Event Where Category
Year-round, Tuesdays Traditional market in Seignosse village Place des Arènes, Seignosse Market
March 2026 Adventure Film Festival Dax (30 km) Culture
May 2026 Opening of lifeguard-patrolled beach season Seignosse beaches Family
21 June 2026 Fête de la Musique — free concerts in the village Seignosse village Culture
July–August 2026 Night markets and summer entertainment Seignosse Océan & village Market
14 July 2026 Bastille Day fireworks Seignosse Océan seafront Family
Late July 2026 Fêtes de Bayonne — five days of Basque fervour Bayonne (40 km) Culture
Mid-August 2026 Seignosse village festival — bandas, bodega, ball Seignosse village Culture
15 August 2026 Assumption Day fireworks Seignosse Océan Family
August 2026 Feria de Dax — corridas, bandas, lively streets Dax (30 km) Culture
September–October 2026 WSL Surf Competition — French leg Hossegor / Capbreton (5 km) Sport
October 2026 Chestnut festival and autumn Landes markets Surrounding villages Gastronomy
November–December 2026 Christmas market and light displays Seignosse village Family

Spring 2026 — the season kicks off

Spring in Seignosse means the return of sunshine without the crowds. The beaches are still quiet, restaurants reopen one by one, and the village finds its rhythm again. It's my favourite time of year to surf without the crowds and explore the village in its true colours.

From May onwards, the beaches are lifeguard-patrolled at weekends, then every day from June. This is also when the markets get busier and the first night markets appear.

Summer 2026 — peak season

In summer, everything picks up pace. The night markets at Seignosse Océan, the village festival around 15 August, open-air concerts, bodegas and children's entertainment turn the village and the beach into a bustling summer community.

My tip: set aside at least one evening for the Fêtes de Bayonne in late July (40 km away) — it's one of the biggest popular festivals in France, drawing over a million people across five days. Dress in white and red — it's tradition.

Autumn 2026 — the real surf season

The pros on the world tour (WSL) arrive in Hossegor–Capbreton in September-October for a leg that attracts thousands of spectators. The swell is clean, the water is still warm, and you can watch the world's best surfers from the dunes. The atmosphere is something special — I go every year.

Winter 2026 — mild and peaceful

Winters in the Landes are mild (rarely below 5 °C) and perfect for walks through the forest, along the beach and around the nearby villages. The Christmas market in Seignosse and the village light displays are well worth a visit, even outside the summer season.

Practical information

Most of these events are free to attend. For surf competitions and village festivals, plan on parking a little further out than usual. In Seignosse village, the central car park fills up quickly on market and festival days.

During your stay at Uhaïna House, you're right in the heart of the village — so most village events are within walking distance. For those held at Seignosse Océan, Hossegor or Dax, you'll need the car (or a bike for the Océan).

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