From the Pink City to the Gironde, the South-West will come alive this summer to the sound of the many festivals that will rock the region. Music lovers in search of a summer getaway, 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 not-to-be-missed festivals for a colorful, rhythmic summer. Get ready to dance, sing and experience unforgettable moments!
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?
Convivencia: music along the water with the world’s slowest festival on 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.
Pause guitare: more than just strings in Albi
📅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!
Garorock: Marmande’s must-see music festival
📅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!
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!
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!
Initial Festival: when electro takes over Bordeaux
📅September 6 and 7, 2025
On September 6 and 7, 2025, the Parc des Expositions de Bordeaux will vibrate to the sound of electro for the 4th edition of the Initial Festival. With over 18 hours of music spread over three stages with lunar decorations, 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!