Must-see entertainment in French Basque Country

  • Trinquet St-André

    Bayonne

    Hidden down a backstreet, this atmospheric trinquet (indoor court) stages main nue pelota (bare-hand pelota) matches under an impressive timber-framed…

  • La Luna Negra Music

    Bayonne

    Down an alley in the old town, this venerable late-night cabaret venue serves up a mixed program of comedy, world music, salsa and live jazz.

  • Jaï Alaï St-Jean de Luz

    St-Jean de Luz

    In summer, frequent pelota matches take place at Jaï Alaï St-Jean de Luz, 1km northeast of the train station. The tourist office can supply times and…

  • Parc des Sports d'Aguiléra

    Biarritz

    Biarritz' stadium, 2km east of the centre, is home to the local rugby team, Olympique, and hosts professional pelota matches in the complex.

  • Parc Mazon

    Biarritz

    From July to mid-September, the open-air fronton (pelota court) has regular matches. Ask at the tourist office for match times.