Toulouse Events
Festival International CDC
April
A celebration of international dance cultures, this week-long festival hosts performers from across Europe and further afield. The evening shows themselves are held in various theatres and dramatic venues across Toulouse.
Festival International de Théâtre d'Enfants et de Jeunes
June
Drawing troupes of young actors from the ages of seven to 21 years old, this inspiring theatre festival takes place over five days and includes guest performers from all corners of the world. The cosmopolitan nature of the event means the plays are in various languages.
Les Siestes Électroniques
June
A magnet for serious fans of electronic music, this beat-heavy festival involves a number of free open-air concerts on the banks of the wide Garonne River. There are also club nights, workshops and related exhibitions.
Festival Toulouse d’Été
July-August
This lively summer shindig gives a home to a broad roster of different musical styles, from jazz and rock to world music and electronica. Many performances take place outside, although Toulouse’s historical buildings are often used too.
Marché de Noël
December
The sizeable expanse of Place du Capitole lends itself brilliantly to the city’s annual Christmas Market, with a huge variety of stalls selling everything from seasonal snacks to festive souvenirs and local handicrafts.
