Bordeaux, 18/02/2027
André Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra bring their touring production to Bordeaux’s Arkéa Arena on Thursday, 18 February 2027, with the concert starting at 20:00. It’s a rare visit to southwestern France for a tour that spends most of its European calendar further north and east.
France has always featured on Rieu’s touring map, and this Bordeaux date gives audiences in the region a chance to see the full production without a longer trip to Paris. The show’s blend of orchestral grandeur and playful showmanship has found an audience across the country over the years, and a first-time or rare visit to a city tends to draw strong local interest.
Expect a programme that moves between sweeping Strauss waltzes, operatic highlights, popular film themes and well-loved classics, all staged with the elaborate costumes, lighting and theatrical flourishes that have become part of the show’s identity. Guest singers and instrumentalists typically join the orchestra throughout the evening.
Arkéa Arena opened in 2018 and was designed by architect Rudy Ricciotti, its distinctive shape inspired by a pebble left on the riverbank. The venue is modular and can be configured for different show sizes, with a maximum concert capacity of around 11,300 — giving this production plenty of scale to work with.
Doors are expected to open roughly ninety minutes before the 20:00 start. The performance typically runs for about two and a half hours, including a 20-minute interval partway through.
Bordeaux itself is one of France’s most visited cities outside Paris, known for its 18th-century architecture, riverside promenades and surrounding wine country, making a concert here an easy excuse for a longer weekend away.
The Bordeaux date sits ahead of a Paris performance the following night on 19 February, giving the tour two French stops within 24 hours before moving on elsewhere in Europe.
Tickets for Bordeaux are available now, and given how this tour has performed elsewhere, early booking is worth considering for anyone hoping to see André Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra live on 18 February.
