Summer festivals
Toulouse, a city of music and the arts, invites you to enjoy a festive summer with its many festivals. With open-air concerts and DJ sets, artistic discovery trails, dance and literature, your stay in Toulouse promises to be full of memorable moments. Here is a list of the summer festivals you won’t want to miss.
In Toulouse, we’re committed to organising sustainable events. Visit the festivals’ websites to find out about the organisers’ commitments.
LE NOUVEAU PRINTEMPS
29 May to 28 June 2026
For this new edition, Le Nouveau Printemps takes over the Marengo, Bonnefoy and Jolimont neighbourhoods alongside the artist Rossy de Palma. True to its open-minded and daring spirit, the festival offers a unique exhibition itinerary, blending disciplines and sensitive perspectives. In collaboration with artists, partners and local residents, this edition celebrates encounters, collective creativity and challenging art that is accessible to all, rooted in the city and looking out to the world.
quartiers Marengo / Bonnefoy / Jolimont
RIO LOCO
10 to 14 June 2026
On the banks of the Garonne, the festival brings together concerts, performances, visual arts and DJ sets in a festive, inclusive atmosphere, reflecting the diversity and richness of music from here and further afield. For this new edition, Rio Loco explores the imagination of the islands. Between the dream of escape and the need to switch off, island territories inspire a timeless interlude, inviting visitors to step away from everyday life.
Prairie des Filtres
LES SIESTES
25 to 28 June 2026
This free festival dedicated to contemporary music offers a carefully curated programme that’s open to everyone. You’re invited to lie back on the lawn of the Compans-Caffarelli Garden and let yourself be carried away by DJ sets and electronic music sessions from up-and-coming artists in a laid-back atmosphere. New discoveries and standout acts are on the programme!
Jardin Compans-Caffarelli
FESTIVAL RAVENSARE
27 and 28 June 2026
This event brings together all styles of dance in the open air at the Raymond VI Gardens for free performances, open to all. The festival celebrates dance in all its splendour, but above all it is a gathering where hearts and minds come together, where boundaries fade and dreams come to life, all set against the backdrop of one of the city’s most beautiful gardens.
Jardin Raymond VI
TANGOSPOSTALE
3 to 12 July 2026
Tangopostale brings Toulouse to life with the rhythms of an accessible, popular and vibrant tango. In the streets, gardens and cafés, the festival offers concerts, workshops, talks and meetings with international artists. The milongas, the beating heart of the event, invite everyone to share in a friendly atmosphere. With over 100 hours of dancing over ten days, both outdoors and indoors, beginners and enthusiasts alike can enjoy an immersive experience, blending traditional and neo-tango, that is both festive and unforgettable.
Divers lieux
FESTIVAL DE TOULOUSE
30 June to 11 July 2026
The Toulouse Festival returns with a vibrant programme, combining emotion and musical highlights. Michel Plasson reunites with the Orchestre du Capitole, whilst a new Festival Orchestra is formed. From John Williams to Calogero, from intimate concerts to large-scale performances, music is shared everywhere, right down to the neighbourhoods and local venues, offering unique and accessible experiences.
Divers lieux
LA KERMESSE
13 to 15 August 2026
The Kermesse Festival in Toulouse takes us back to the festive atmosphere of the 2000s with a line-up that’s as nostalgic as it is energetic. On stage, a host of cult artists such as Larusso, Lou Bega, Cascada, Tragédie and Helmut Fritz will be performing one hit after another. With a mix of pop, dance, R&B and unmissable hits, the festival promises a joyful, carefree experience where you can sing and dance to your heart’s content. A festive event that evokes the spirit of summer and memories.
Poney Club
PONEY CLUB
From 3 June to 30 August 2026
The Poney Club Toulouse returns to Toulouse Airport for its 7th edition, which promises to be exceptional. Nearly 200 artists will take to the stage throughout the summer in a completely redesigned setting, featuring an immersive stage, a state-of-the-art sound system and spectacular staging combining lighting and giant screens. Every detail of the experience has been carefully considered: optimised spaces, an enhanced food and drinks offering, relaxation areas and a revamped premium area with a prime view. A festive and unmissable event to experience the Toulouse summer in a whole new way.
ROSE FESTIVAL
27 to 29 August 2026
The Rose Festival is a vibrant event that reflects the city’s spirit; it was created by the Toulouse-based rap duo Bigflo & Oli and takes place at the MEETT. DJ Snake, Aya Nakamura, Charlotte Cardin, Josman, Iliona, Macklemore, Ino Casablanca, Kungs… the Rose Festival blends genres and brings together diverse audiences for three days of celebration in a wild atmosphere worthy of the biggest European festivals. More than just a festival, the Rose is a joyful, festive and friendly spirit.
MEETT
SUMMER EVENTS CALENDAR
Concerts, festivals, exhibitions…
For a packed schedule of events this summer, head to Toulouse!
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