Festivals, exhibitions, a big sale… It’s a busy autumn for the pink city! To make us forget that summer’s over, we’re filling up on activities in September. To give you some ideas, Toulouse Secret has selected a list of events and activities not to be missed.
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Great bargains at the Grande Braderie de Toulouse – September 4 to 6
The Grande Braderie de Toulouse – the not-to-be-missed event for bargain seekers – makes its (almost) annual return to the pink city. Clothing, jewelry, home decor, accessories, food… From Thursday September 4 to Saturday September 6, 2025, many of Toulouse’s downtown streets will be pedestrianized for this special back-to-school sale.
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Let yourself be enchanted by the 46th Festival Piano aux Jacobins – September 4 to 30
The gothic cloister of the Jacobins hosts exceptional concerts by international artists and up-and-coming young talents, in a sunny atmosphere inspired by this year’s associate artist, Mehdi Qotbi. On the program: classical and jazz works, including Fazıl Say’s Goldberg Variations, and French discoveries not to be missed. This celebration of the piano in Toulouse promises a cultural outing full of light and energy, between tradition and modernity.
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The Auto-Moto Classic Show – September 5 to 7
If you’re a lover of fine motorcycles, get out your diaries! Toulouse’s Salon Auto-Moto Classic returns for its 8th edition with 1,700 retro vehicles, 250 exhibitors, a special exhibition dedicated to the legendary circuits of Occitanie and a vintage atmosphere to match.
On the program: sales between enthusiasts, classic cars, expert panels and famous anniversaries (Alpine, DS, Peugeot) and the much-anticipated American Day (Sept 6-7) with 700 US cars, concerts and numerous stageshows .
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Enter the Japanese world of Tokyo Market at the Jardin Japonais – September 6 and 7
This weekend, Tokyo Market Toulouse transforms the Compans-Caffarelli Japanese Garden into a veritable voyage to Asia. Between bonsai workshops, martial arts shows and artisan discoveries, some forty designers bring Japanese culture to life in the heart of the Ville Rose. Fashion, gastronomy, calligraphy or pop culture: each aisle reveals a new facet of the Tokyo universe. The perfect way to escape to Toulouse in September without leaving the city or taking a plane.
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Discover the treasures of the Pink City during the European Heritage Days in Toulouse – September 19 to 21
From September 19 to 21, 2025, Toulouse invites you to immerse yourself in its rich heritage during the European Heritage Days. These 3 days will offer you free visits to historic sites often closed to the public. With concerts, workshops and unusual discoveries, the city’s most emblematic sites will be open to all. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore Toulouse’s history and culture in a festive and convivial atmosphere.
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Treat yourself without breaking the bank with a restaurant at 50% off – until September 22
As part of The Fork festival, until September 21, 2025, take advantage of -50% discounts in some sixty restaurants in Toulouse. On the menu: for over two months, one of Toulouse’s handpicked restaurants will delight you by slashing prices.
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A tribute to Louis Armstrong with the Fabrique du Jazz festival in Montauban – September 25 to 27
In September, Montauban plays host to the 7th edition of the La Fabrique du Jazz festival, an ideal event for music lovers. From September 25 to 27, 2025, the Théâtre Olympe de Gouges will be the venue for superb concerts paying tribute to the early days of jazz.