Par
Liam Gé
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A few days from the Fête de la musique 2026, the severe heat forecast in Gironde worries organizers and communities. The department is placed on yellow heatwave vigilance.
Weather forecasts suggest temperatures up to 40°CÂ by region. In Bordeaux the mercury should be around 38°C this Sunday, June 21, 2026. Under these conditions, the holding of outdoor concerts and events could be compromised. Some events have even already been canceled. We take stock.
Des évènements déjà annulés
The first consequences of this heat episode are beginning to emerge in Gironde. Several organizers announced the cancellation of the Music Festivalciting safety reasons in the face of expected temperatures.
In Bègles, the Eva arcade room had normally planned an open stage for this Sunday, June 21. On Wednesday June 17, the cancellation of the event was confirmed on Instagram  due to strong heat forecast and of guarantee security and the comfort of all. ” according to the post.
Similar decisions were also made by the organizers of The Blue City in Bordeaux where concerts were to be held from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.
The Arcachon basin is also not spared from this suffocating heat. The Teich town hall has also decided to cancel the party planned for this Sunday.
Towards new cancellations?
These first cancellations may not be the last. While weather forecasts continue to predict particularly high temperatures élevees For this weekend, the organizers are closely monitoring the evolution of the weather situation.
Decisions should be made on a case-by-case basis, based on the expected conditions and constraints specific to each event.
According to meteorologist Cyrille Duchesne, This 2026 edition could be the hottest music festival ever recorded since its creation in 1982.
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