From the Pink City to the Gironde, the South of France will come alive this summer to the sound of the many festivals that will be rocking the region. Music lovers looking to get away from it all, get out your diaries. Toulouse and the surrounding region have a year of musical discoveries and festive atmospheres in store for you in 2025. From rap to rock, electro to world music, there’s something for everyone. Rose Festival, Garorock or Pause Guitare… Here’s our selection of festivals not to be missed this summer. Get ready to dance, sing and experience unforgettable moments!
1. Rio Loco: cosmopolitan music celebrated in Toulouse
📅 June 11-15, 2025
This year, from June 11 to 15, 2025, the Prairie des Filtres will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Rio Loco festival. This musical voyage to the sounds of the world also promises a host of artistic discoveries. As for the 2025 line-up, the first names are beginning to emerge: Kassav’, Angélique Kidjo, Youssou Ndour and Salif Keita. See you this summer for some spellbinding evenings on the banks of the Garonne?
2. Arts Scénics: the pop, ska, punk, reggae and hip-hop festival in Lisle-sur-Tarn
📅 June 27-28, 2025
This summer, head for the Arts Scénics festival, a veritable nugget in the South-West, where reggae, rock, electro and French chanson mingle in a warm, festive atmosphere. The 2025 program promises unforgettable moments, with the flamboyant return of Olivia Ruiz and the explosive energy of Dubioza Kolektiv, not to mention leading artists such as Chinese Man, Deluxe and Tiken Jah Fakoly. Enjoy an enchanting setting, with concerts under the stars, lakeside camping and gourmet foodtrucks, for a convivial experience on a human scale.
3. The Toulouse Festival, a not-to-be-missed summer event in the South-West of France
📅 June 28 to July 11, 2025
During the Toulouse Festival, the Orchestre National du Capitole rubs shoulders with renowned artists such as Véronique Sanson, Arthur H and Cali for concerts combining jazz, pop, cabaret and symphony. This festival, a veritable cultural nugget, takes over the Théâtre de la Cité, among other venues, and raises the city’s profile with an eclectic program ranging from Mozart to contemporary creations. Take advantage of free admission to explore masterful performances, exhibitions and artistic encounters in a friendly, resolutely Toulousian atmosphere.
4. Convivencia: music along the water with the world’s slowest festival along the Canal du Midi
📅 From June 28, 2025
From June 28, 2025, the Convivencia festival will sail along the Canal du Midi, from Montech to Frontignan. The musical barge will call at several cities, including Toulouse! On the program: free concerts and a convivial waterside atmosphere. An original concept that combines heritage and music for a gentle summer. We’ll keep you posted as soon as we find out more about this not-to-be-missed festival in south-west France.
5. Pause guitare: more than just strings in Albi
📅From July 1 to 5, 2025
From July 1 to 5, 2025, the episcopal city of Albi will play host to the Pause Guitare festival. This summer, you’ll be able to applaud renowned artists such as Sting, La Femme, Franz Ferdinand, Julien Doré and Ben Mazué. An exceptional setting for an exceptional festival!
6. Garorock: Marmande’s must-see musical event
📅From July 3 to 6, 2025
From July 3 to 6, 2025, Marmande’s Plaine de la Filhole will be transformed to welcome the Garorock Festival. With a mouth-watering line-up including Damso, DJ Snake, Gazo, Hoshi, J Balvin and the Black Eyed Peas, this edition promises to be completely wild! Passes for this not-to-be-missed event in the South-West are already on sale from €75!
7. Rose Festival: Bigflo & Oli’s festival in Aussonne
📅 August 29-31, 2025
From August 29 to 31, 2025, rap and electro fans are invited to the MEETT in Aussonne for another edition of the Rose Festival. Bigflo & Oli, the darlings of Toulouse, have lined up a fine line-up again this year, with Laylow, Vald, Ronisia, Rilès and Marc Rebillet already announced. Tickets have been on sale since December 2024, so don’t delay in booking your place for what promises to be a memorable weekend!
8. Initial Festival: when electro takes over Bordeaux
📅 end of August 2025
At the end of August 2025, Bordeaux will vibrate to the sound of electro for the 4th edition of the Initial Festival. With more than 18 hours of music spread over three stages with lunar backdrops, this event promises a unique immersive experience. The line-up: Anfisa Letyago, ARTBAT, Boys Noize, Marlon Hoffstatd, Mind Against, Nina Kraviz, Oguz, Paula Temple, Recondite! Tickets are not yet on sale, but you can already get on the waiting list to make sure you get your place! And stay tuned for the date announcement.
9. Hypnotize: the new rap festival comes to Bordeaux
📅September 5 and 6, 2025
A newcomer to the festival scene, the Hypnotize Festival in Bordeaux is shaping up to be a must-attend event for rap music fans! The line-up (still incomplete) already reveals some renowned artists: BOOBA, FAVE, JOLAGREEN23, LETO, MAUREEN, SCH, VALD… Rap battles , breakdancing, food trucks… The party will be on at the Parc des Expositions in Bordeaux!