The 8th month of the year feels like a vacation. Yet some of us don’t actually go on a trip. Is this a reason to languish at home? Not at all. In Toulouse, the month of August is full of activities and things to do. The proof is in this selection of exhibitions, concerts, evenings under the stars and open-air cinema. Enough to keep you busy.
Learn more about our planet and our galaxy with the nocturnes des cités de l’espace – Tuesday to Thursday, August 5 to 21, 2025
Astronomy fans take note: from Tuesday to Thursday, August 6 to 22, 2024, Toulouse’ s Cité de l’Espace will be offering nocturnal tours until 11pm. This summer, explore the Universe during these nocturnes accessible during the high vacation period. Discover real spacecraft, travel to the farthest reaches of the cosmos and admire the treasures of space. A unique opportunity to experience the life of an astronaut with your family!
Spend a wonderful evening under the stars admiring movie stars with the Toulouse Cinémathèque open-air cinema program – until August 23, 2025
The Cinémathèque de Toulouse invites you to its open-air cinema festival. Until August 23, 2025, discover an eclectic program including animated films, comedies, cinema classics and science fiction. This August in Toulouse, gather under the stars to admire masterpieces such as Diamonds on the Sofa, Princess Mononoke, Back to the Future and Barbie.
Get tickets for the Rose Festival and have fun with friends and family – August 29 to 31, 2025
For its 2025 edition, Bigflo & Oli’s Rose Festival has pulled out all the stops. For three days, from August 29 to 31, the not-to-be-missed festival will set the mood at Toulouse’s new Parc des Expositions (MEETT). The line-up includes Jorja Smith, Ninho & Niska, SDM and Lost Frequencies…
Brave the high temperatures at the Toulouse Plages festival – until August 24, 2025
Let the Parisians have their Paris Plages. We Toulousans are not to be outdone with our Toulouse Plages. Like every summer, this free festival returns to the Prairie des Filtres with a host of refreshing activities and entertainment. This year’s program includes pétanque, beach volleyball, dance evenings, an aqualudic structure and an area dedicated to toddlers. However, swimming in the Garonne remains prohibited this summer!
Day and night fun with the Hall Night Long festival at the Halle de la Cartoucherie – until August 31
This summer, the Halle de la Machine becomes the Halle de la Musique, hosting a host of free outdoor concerts showcasing regional talent. Following the success of last summer’s Halle Night Long operation, the Halle de la Machine team is launching a new season of musical summer festivities. Get ready to enjoy open-air concerts and tours featuring rock, soul, electro, pop, funk, hip-hop, Balkan music, post-punk and a brass band, all from the regional Occitanie scene. Family activities are also planned throughout the day! Discover the full program.
A feast for the eyes (and ears)
Candlelight Summer takes candlelit concerts outdoors. La Chapelle des Carmélites, La Cour d’Honneur de l’IsdaT or the CCI de Toulouse: the city’s most emblematic venues are the stage for brilliant concerts, under the glow of candles and stars. What’s more, the program is so eclectic that it’s impossible not to find something to your liking.