Every weekend, you ask yourself the same question: “What’s on this weekend in Toulouse? Look no further, we’ve come up with a list of this weekend’s unmissable events. And we’re in luck: with the bank holiday, it’s a long weekend ahead! Exhibitions, free events, festivals in the pink city… All you have to do is pick from this list of must-do activities in Toulouse from Friday May 16 to Sunday May 18, 2025 , and enjoy your weekend.
Go into orbit at MEETT
Attention space enthusiasts, the curious and families. Ever dreamed of spending two days in space? Now’s your chance. From May 17 to 18, MEETT, the Toulouse Convention and Exhibition Centre, in collaboration with the Cité de l’Espace, will be organizing a brand-new event: the Toulouse Space Festival in Occitanie. Encounters, screenings, workshops, animations, exhibitions… A 360-degree event not to be missed.
📍Address: MEETT, Toulouse
📆 Dates: May 17 to 18
🤑 Price: From 5 to 12 euros
Enjoy a moment of solidarity creativity at Toulouse’s Printemps Human.One
This weekend, let yourself be carried away by the wave of solidarity at the brand-new Printemps Human.One in the heart of the Jardin Raymond VI. With creative exhibitors, participatory workshops and committed entertainment, the event promises a festive and convivial atmosphere, ideal for discovering the Toulouse way of living together. Enjoy a unique opportunity to support local associations, savour gourmet snacks and try your hand at original activities in a flowery setting.
📍Address: Jardin Raymond VI, Quartier Saint-Cyprien, Toulouse
📆 Dates: May 17 & 18, 2025, from 10am to 6pm
🤑 Price: Free admission, all ages
Rio Loco Brazilian fever invites itself to the Jardins du Muséum
This weekend, let yourself be carried away by the festive atmosphere of the Rio Loco festival côté Jardin[s], where the Jardins du Muséum in Borderouge are transformed into a veritable poetic archipelago in the colors of Brazilian carnival. Between batucadas, giant parades and concerts by the legendary Matriarcas do Samba, enjoy an experience combining music, dance and environmental awareness. Artistic installations by Maëva Longvert and Livia Diniz promise a unique sensory journey to the heart of the Potagers du monde in bloom.
📍Address: Jardins du Muséum, 24-26 av. Bourgès Maunoury, 31200 Toulouse
📆 Dates: Sunday, May 18, 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
🤑 Price: Free admission
This weekend, the Sangha Toulouse hotel launches its very first summer season with two exclusive events
This weekend, let yourself be carried away by the electro-chic ambience of the Sangha Toulouse rooftop, perched in the heart of the dynamic Cartoucherie area. With its spellbinding DJ sets, panoramic views over the pink city and Zen-like Asian influences, this spot promises a unique experience to celebrate the return of fine weather. On Friday, the talented Phreak Monica will open the ball with a sunny house sound, while on Saturday, the AFTER NOW collective and the Frankey & Sandrino duo will transform the venue into a veritable paradise for electronic music lovers. A not-to-be-missed event for dancing, relaxing and savoring the new energy of one of Toulouse’s finest rooftops.
📍Address: 8 Place de la Charte des Libertés Communales, 31300 Toulouse
📆 Dates: May 16 & 17, 2025
🤑 Price: Friday free / Saturday €27.50
This weekend in Toulouse, revel in Beijing’s visual poetry at Toulouse’s Musée Paul-Dupuy
This exhibition of contemporary Chinese art features the fascinating works of Li Jinyuan and Ye Xingqian, who reinvent traditional ink techniques on rice paper by marrying them with acrylics and unexpected tools. Between abstract landscapes and precious objects such as porcelain or lacquered furniture, each room invites a unique sensory exploration, perfect for a cultural outing this weekend in Toulouse.
📍Address: 13 Rue de la Pleau, 31000 Toulouse
📆 Dates: Until June 22, 2025
Treat yourself to the Festival du Brunch
This weekend, immerse yourself in the festive world of the Festival du Brunch at Le Barricot, where gastronomy meets conviviality with all-you-can-eat themed buffets and enchanting musical entertainment. Let yourself be tempted by a culinary journey through the French touch, Asian flavors and New York ambience, punctuated by DJ sets and a warm atmosphere. Enjoy a unique immersive experience at Act II “Companschella”, with decor inspired by the Californian desert, creative workshops, street food and much more. This not-to-be-missed event promises to delight lovers of brunch and festive moments in Toulouse, and is not to be missed for an original, gourmet weekend!
📍Address: Restaurant Barricot, Mercure Toulouse Centre Compans, 8 esplanade Compans-Caffarelli, 31000 Toulouse
📆 Dates: Act I from May 8 to 10, 2025, Act II from June 7 to 9, 2025
This weekend in Toulouse, you’ll be captivated by the world of Escher
Following its international success, with over 20 million visitors worldwide, the Escher exhibition is coming to France for the first time! And Toulouse is rolling out the red carpet. Over 100 original works by Dutch genius Maurits Cornelius Escher, master of impossible constructions and optical illusions, are on show at the Espaces EDF Bazacle in Toulouse. Impossible perspectives, dreamlike images, immersive rooms, videos, didactic experiments… Everything has been thought of to bring you into his labyrinthine universe!
📅Date: until June 2025
📍Address: Les Espaces EDF Bazacle – 11 Quai Saint-Pierre, 31000 Toulouse
Enjoy the fine weather on the terrace
This weekend in Toulouse, the sun is shining (at least until Saturday) and it’s the perfect time to relax on a terrace. With friends, enjoy a coffee, a drink or lunch in the open air, in a relaxed atmosphere. There’s nothing like a relaxing break to savor the return of fine weather! And there’s no shortage of options in the pink city.
Dining out with friends
Looking to unwind after a busy week? Spend an evening with friends, catching up over a good meal. In Toulouse, there are plenty of options. Classic Italian restaurants for good pasta or pizza. Indian or Japanese restaurants for your taste buds. Or the best restaurants in town, according to Internet users! Long, lively conversations and lots of laughs.
Take advantage of the weekend to visit a picturesque village around Toulouse
This weekend, it’s the perfect opportunity to leave Toulouse for a little jaunt to the bucolic villages nearby. The Occitanie region is full of treasures. Less than an hour’s drive away, nuggets like Rabastens or Saint-Félix-Lauragais await you with their charming lanes and tranquil atmosphere. It ‘s the perfect place to get some fresh air, take a stroll and unwind with friends or family, without having to travel far.
La Guinguette du SingSing: Sunday dancing in Toulouse
Feel like swinging this weekend? Then head to the Guinguette du SingSing, the must-attend event for dancers in Toulouse! This festive event features four dance floors in a variety of styles, from salsa and rock to Argentine tango and West Coast swing. If you’re a beginner, don’t miss the bachata class at 3.15pm for an introduction to Latin rhythms. In a friendly atmosphere, enjoy a beautiful parquet floor and air-conditioned spaces to dance until 8pm, all for just €10 including a drink, a sweet and 4 hours of frantic dancing.
📍Address: Salle le Sing Sing, 90 chemin de la Flambère, 31300 Toulouse
📆 Dates: Every Sunday from 3.15pm to 8pm
Spend a gourmet Sunday with one of the best brunches in the pink city
Want to get your Sunday off to a great start? Brunch in Toulouse is the perfect weekend activity. The Ville Rose is full of gourmet addresses where you can enjoy delicious late breakfasts, combining the best of sweet and savoury. Whether you’re a fan of fluffy pancakes, creamy eggs Benedict or vitamin-packed smoothies, you’ll find what you’re looking for in our list of favorite brunches in Toulouse.
📅Date: every Sunday
📍Address: One of our favorite brunches
Candlelight concerts: a musical weekend suspended in time in Toulouse
Candlelight concerts have already won over a wide audience of music lovers! For those who don’t yet know, these musical events have a simple but highly effective recipe. First, take a majestic venue in Toulouse. The chapelle des Carmélites, the chapel of the CHU Hôtel-Dieu Saint-Jacques, or the CCI de Toulouse. Add musicians: pianists or string quartets. They’ll perform a wide-ranging musical repertoire with brio. From covers of Céline Dion and Charles Aznavour to film music… Surrounded by thousands of candles, the concerts take on an intimate atmosphere… All you have to do is choose the Candlelight concert that’s right for you!
📅Date: several dates available
📍Address: chapelle des Carmélites, chapelle du CHU Hôtel-Dieu Saint-Jacques, or CCI Toulouse