Every weekend, you ask yourself the same question: “What can I do in Toulouse this weekend?Look no further, we’ve come up with the weekend’s must-see events. Exhibitions, free events, festivals… All you have to do is pick from this list of must-do activities in Toulouse from Friday January 16 to Sunday January 18, 2026 , and enjoy your well-deserved weekend.
A chocolate evening inspired by the film Charlie et la Chocolaterie in Toulouse
This weekend, Toulouse hosts the unusual Taste The Screen experience, combining cinema, gastronomy and melting chocolate. Spectators will experience the magic of Charlie et la Chocolaterie with a gourmet menu created just for the occasion. The Monsieur Georges restaurant is transformed into a fairytale setting, for a session full of flavors and sweet nostalgia. A perfect activity for chocolate lovers and original evenings!
Discover the poetic world of Illupotes
This weekend, rue du Taur comes alive with the opening of the short-lived boutique of Illupotes, a Toulouse-based collective of illustrators. The space, transformed into a gallery, brings together 16 artists with singular graphic styles, mixing traditional drawing, silkscreen and risography. There’s also a “braderie”, withdiscounts of up to 60%, so you can take home a local creation.
Rediscovering the Gesù Church through a new prism
Want to rediscover Toulouse’s heritage in a new light (but at night)? Don’t miss Genesis, or the story of Creation brought to life in a breathtaking immersive show in Toulouse’s magnificent Eglise du Gesù. Immerse yourself for 30 minutes in a luminous universe combining video-mapping, lasers and the story of origins, from light to humanity, for a brilliant experience to share with your partner, friends or family.
Enjoy winter at the Chalet Éphémère on Place du Capitole
From November 14, take a gourmet break in the Chalet Éphémère By Le Florida, just opened in the center of Toulouse. Share a melting raclette, a Savoyard fondue or a revisited tartiflette, all in the warm atmosphere typical of ski resorts. Enjoy the mountain decor and alpine cuisine specialties, ideal for warming up with local produce.
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For lovers of all-you-can-eat brunches in Toulouse, several establishments stand out. Le Troquet Garonne offers a sweet buffet for 29€, with homemade pastries and all-you-can-eat viennoiseries. Le Barricot offers a Sunday brunch with a wide choice of dishes, perfect before a stroll through the Compans-Caffarelli garden. Maison Soclo and Eklo, meanwhile, offer refined brunches for €31 and €26, respectively, in enchanting settings. Toulouse Secret reveals the best addresses for a generous brunch!
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Candlelight concerts are unforgettable musical experiences, illuminated by thousands of candles in emblematic Toulouse venues. The program pays tribute to music legends such as Queen, Jean-Jacques Goldman and Vivaldi, and offers unique evenings where every note is transformed into magic.