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World Ocean Series – Hossegor Classic

World Ocean Series – Hossegor Classic : the international rendez-vous of the lifesaving sport in Hossegor

The Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series returns to Europe ! After the success of the 1st edition in 2025, the World Ocean Series returns to Hossegor for the 2nd edition even more spectacular. See you Saturday, July 4, 2026 to challenge the best australian rescuers & european !

 

The World Ocean Series – Hossegor Classic is theone of the major international events of the rescue athlete coastal. Each year, the best athletes in the european and international level are found to Hossegor tocompete in the emblematic disciplines of surf lifesaving on the waves of the landes coast.

Held on theone of the most famous beaches of the atlantic coast, the French leg of the Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series is competing experts in the Surf Race, the Board Race, the Ski Race and theOceanman/Oceanwoman. These tests demanding combine endurance, technique and mastery of theocean.

Beyond athletic performance, Hossegor Classic values the values of the inshore rescue : commitment, esprit dteam, security in the marine environment and respect for theenvironment. Levent attracts competitors, clubs, volunteers, and spectators who came to discover a spectacular sport yet known to the general public.

In a stunning natural setting between the ocean, the dunes and the forest of the landes, the World Ocean Series – Hossegor Classic offers a unique and confirms the place of Hossegor among the major destinations of the sports of theocean in Europe.

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FAQ

The Festival Latinossegor take place every first weekend of September. For theedition 2026, the Festival will take place from September 4 to 6.

The festival Latinossegor primarily takes place on the Place des Landais, on the edge ofthe ocean Hossegor. The concerts take place on the big stage in front of the beach, while some of the animations and initiations of the dance is held at the kiosk in the city centre or to theyouth hostel the Jo & Joe.

Yes, the festival Latinossegor is completely free. Theaccess to the concerts, DJ sets, animations and initiations of dance is free for the duration of the festival.

The programming of the artists of Latinossegor 2026 nhas not yet been announced publicly. The organizers indicate that the full program will be announced at a later date on their social networks and official channels.

Latinossegor typically draws more than 30,000 festival-goers on the three days of the festival. This number is regularly picked up by the organizers and the local tourism operators.

Latinossegor makes thehonor Latin music in different forms : salsa, bachata, merengue, reggaeton, cumbia, samba, cuban music and sounds of Latin pop. According to editions, programming, mixing live concerts, orchestras, salsa, groups, afro-cuban and DJ sets festive.

Yes. The festival annually, offers an introduction to the dance latino open to all, including beginners. During the day, the kiosk in the city centre hosts DJ sets, initiations and animations dance.

Yes, absolutely. Latinossegor is designed both for lovers of dance and for the simply curious. The initiations are accessible to beginners, and discover dances such as salsa or bachata in a friendly atmosphere.

The schedules detailed concerts nhave not yet been published for theedition 2026. On the other hand, it is known that the DJ sets at the kiosk in the city centre starting at 11 a.m. each day and last for more than two hours.

The full program of Latinossegor is generally published on the official channel of the festival and the town of Hossegor.

Yes, the initiations salsa for Latinossegor are free.

The festival is completely free, daily activities (including initiations, dancing at the bandstand and on the Place des Landais) does not require payment or registration.

In September, Hossegor is a very good time as the summer ends, but conditions remain still enjoyable, with less of a crowd and an atmosphere that is more local.

It can be especially enjoy the beaches, such as those of Hossegor and Seignosse for swimming or surfing, with often beautiful waves in late summer. It is also an excellent time to take surf lessons, because the conditions are more regular, and the schools are still open.

Side events, there are typically large appointment as the Quiksilver Festival , which combines surfing, concerts and entertainment on the beaches.

In the city, the markets are still in the beginning of September, including the les Halles market and the open air markets in the city centre, which gives the atmosphere is quite lively during the day.

You can also simply take advantage of the bike trails in the landes forest, the lake of Hossegor for calmer activities, or sunsets on the central beach and Place des Landais.