Do you loveautumn and aren’t ready to hibernate in your den yet? Toulouse Secret has put together a jam-packed program that includes all the must-see activities for October 2024 in the pink city. On your marks, get set, go!
Table Of Contents
- Quench your thirst with the 2nd Oktoberfest - October 3 to 5
- Groove at the "Jazz sur son 31" festival - October 9 to 20
- Open your eyes" photo exhibition at Les Abattoirs - from October 11
- Discover the Marché des Artisans du Chocolat in Toulouse - October 11-13
- Go wild with the SIDIFEST festival at Bikini - October 19
- Feast your eyes on the Festin urban festival - October 24 to 27
- Enjoy a Halloween musical evening with a Candlelight concert - October 25
- Vibrate to the rhythm of the Minotaur with the urban opera "Le Gardien du Temple" - October 25 to 27
- Add color to your autumn with the "Layup" Street Art exhibition - until October 20
Quench your thirst with the 2nd Oktoberfest – October 3 to 5
The Germans have a lot to live up to. From October 3 to 5, Oktoberfest returns to Toulouse with three festive evenings at the Biergarten Purpan. Organized by Guinguette en folie, this edition promises total immersion in the Bavarian spirit, with costumed waiters, live music, wood-fired coquelet and, of course, liters of beer. To top it all off, every pass purchased gives you a chance to win a trip to Munich for Oktoberfest 2025! Admission €15, food included.
Groove at the “Jazz sur son 31” festival – October 9 to 20
Jazz lovers won’t want to miss the Jazz sur son 31 festival from October 9 to 20, 2024, a not-to-be-missed event in Haute-Garonne! With 48 concerts in 36 towns (33 of them free), this festival celebrates musical diversity and artistic encounters. Expect breathtaking performances from the likes of Steve Coleman, The Staples Jr. Singers, and local talents such as Akoni Astrobeat. Jazz sur son 31 is also about cultural initiatives and an eco-responsible approach, for an event that’s both festive and committed. What more could you ask for?
Open your eyes” photo exhibition at Les Abattoirs – from October 11
From October 11, 2024, immerse yourself in an unprecedented photographic journey at Les Abattoirs with the “Ouvrir les yeux” exhibition. For the first time,the collections of Les Abattoirs and Galerie Le Château d’Eau join forces to offer a fascinating panorama of twentieth- and twenty-first-century photography. You’ll discover works by legendary artists such as Robert Doisneau, Agnès Varda and Sophie Calle, as well as talents yet to be rediscovered. A captivating exhibition that explores the richness and diversity of the medium, through over 300 works and installations.
Discover the Marché des Artisans du Chocolat in Toulouse – October 11-13
From October 11 to 13, 2024, on Place Saint-Georges, the Marché des Artisans du Chocolat returns for its 30th edition, featuring 11 of the region’s finest chocolatiers. Tastings, culinary workshops and meetings with passionate artisans await you for a 100% chocolate weekend. Come and explore unique creations, whether tablets, pralines or ganaches, while taking part in fun activities for young and old alike. This free, gourmet event is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a sensory experience in the heart of the Pink City!
Go wild with the SIDIFEST festival at Bikini – October 19
On October 19, 2024, get ready for an explosive evening at Bikini with the 3rd edition of SIDIFEST! Sidilarsen, Toulouse’s masters of metal rock, return in force with their new album “Que la lumière soit”, ready to set the stage ablaze. For even more adrenaline, Tagada Jones, the legends of hardcore punk, will be celebrating their 30th anniversary, accompanied by the female trio Madam and their hard-hitting rock’n’roll. A not-to-be-missed electric night for rock and metal fans!
Feast your eyes on the Festin urban festival – October 24 to 27
From October 24 to 27, 2024, the Festin festival returns to Toulouse for a second gourmet and festive edition! For four days, immerse yourself in a convivial atmosphere combining music, natural wine and gastronomy, with events at various venues around the city. Organized by local figures such as Baccus Social Club and chef Bastien Miam, this committed urban festival promises unique moments of sharing. Perfect for discovering new flavors and experiencing autumn in Toulouse in a different way!
Enjoy a Halloween musical evening with a Candlelight concert – October 25
Ever heard of Candlelight concerts? For one evening, the Toulouse Chamber of Commerce and Industry takes on a spooky look for a special Halloween evening. On October 25, 2024, a string quartet will perform the greatest musical classics of this celebration of the dead and monsters. Stranger Things, Beetlejuice, The Addams Family or Ghostbusters… you’ll be shivering with delight!
Vibrate to the rhythm of the Minotaur with the urban opera “Le Gardien du Temple” – October 25 to 27
Toulouse’s legendary Minotaur, Asterion, returns for the urban opera Le Gardien du Temple, from October 25 to 27, 2024. After having walked the streets of the Pink City in 2018, he will be at the center of a new monumental show alongside the famous Machines. Born from the waters of the Garonne, Asterion symbolizes the history of Toulouse and its link with mythology, wandering through a labyrinth in search of his lost temple. Get ready for three magical days in the city center, where legend and modernity meet once again!
Add color to your autumn with the “Layup” Street Art exhibition – until October 20
Immerse yourself in the world of Street Art with Layup, an open-air exhibition returning to Toulouse until October 20, 2024. On the program: monumental works created by local and international artists, guided tours on weekends, DJ sets on Friday evenings and even Kids Graffiti workshops on Wednesdays. Located on a 3500 m² site on boulevard Delacourtie, this exhibition is the perfect opportunity to enjoy cultural and festive activities in the Pink City. And it’s all completely free– all you have to do is book!