Top 10 cultural events in Toulouse at the end of winter

Top 10 cultural events in Toulouse at the end of winter

What if Toulouse's 2024 resolution was to always remain a lively and exciting city? We might believe it given the vast cultural offering on offer until spring. Humor, song or music festivals at the top of the mountain, dance evenings and flower festivals at the foot of the Capitol... It's impossible to see everything, so Toulouscope has put together a small selection for you!

Music at altitude at the hibernation festival

Festival Hibernation 2022
Hibernation Festival 2022 (c) Hibernation Festival

This will be the sixth iteration of thefamous music and winter sports festivalin Pas-de-la-Case. This edition, called 'Thunder Light', will see around fifty artists parade through the snowy landscapes of the GrandValira station. Open air, techno dancefloors and winter holidays went so well together that the event has just won an award in the "small festival of less than 5,000 people" category at Heavent Paris. An experience not to be missed!

Hibernation Festival in Grandvalira (Pas de la Casa, Andorra) from Thursday 21 to Sunday March 24, 2024. From €30 to €105.

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The Détours de chant festival

The Toulouse HYL opened the Détours de Chants festival with the Parisian Petite Gueule
Toulouse's HYL opened the Détours de Chants festival with Parisian Petite Gueule (c) Adrien Pateau

French-speaking songis celebrated forten days in many legendary venues in Toulouselike the Bijou, the Henri Desbals center, or the Cave Po'. On the program, established singers, amateurs and emerging artists. Thus, and among others, Alexis HK will perform at l'Escale, Hervé Suhubiette will cover Anne Sylvestre at Bascala and Juliette is preparing an already sold-out concert at the Grain Hall.

The Détours de chant Festival from January 23 to February 3, 2024, throughout Toulouse. Buy your tickets online.

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30 years of the hilarious Spring of Laughter

Many big names in humor on an expedition to Toulouse
Many big names names of humor on expedition to Toulouse (c) Spring of Laughter

It's already been two fifteen years since the region celebrated the arrival of sunny days with a cascade of laughter. This year, we don't change a winning team: an eclectic program (theatre, stand-up). up, young audiences, theme evenings...) in around forty different rooms In total, more than 80 shows will take place, from the café-theater to the Zénith. (at a preferential rate) withheadliners and fans to discover. Note that six highlights mark the festivities for the most humor buffs: The Spring Night, the Opening Gala, the Young Talents tours, the Creation Trophy, the P'tit Printemps and the Off. All the information can be found on the the event website!

Le Printemps du Rire, from Friday March 8 to Sunday April 7 in Toulouse and in Haute-Garonne.

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The countless discoveries of International Guide Day

Discover incredible Toulouse interiors during the visit to the Hôtel de Ciron at the Chamber of Commerce
Discover incredible Toulouse interiors during the visit to the Hôtel de Ciron at the Chamber of Commerce (c) Toulouse Tourisme

"What's better than a good story" asked Tyrion. Lovers of anecdotes galore will be able to discover the little secrets of Toulouse through the mouths of the speakers who best know this beautiful city full of anecdotes and secrets!

The tours start at Bazacle (10:30 a.m.), then will take place at the Japanese Garden (11 a.m.), before extending from the Hotel de Ciron at the Chamber of Commerce (2 p.m.), in the arteries of the center to discover the city during the Renaissance (3 p.m.) and with a little detour to the Chapelle des Carmelites (4 p.m.).

International Guides Day on February 21, 2024. Prices: €8.

Drum (nocturnal) and foot for the 80s evening at Bascala

Little review of the hits of the 80s!
Little review of the hits of the 80s ! (c) The Bascala

This is one of the highlights from the Bascala program! On the program, disco balls, swirls of colors and well-known hits to sing in chorus on the dance floor in a total celebration to make the sunny days come Disguises possible. and even suggested, for an even crazier atmosphere Catering on site will be available and reservations in advance are strongly recommended for this evening which is often sold out! p>

80s evening at Bascala ( 12 Rue de la Briqueterie, Bruguières) on Saturday February 3, 2024 at 9 p.m. Between 8 and 10€. 05 61 82 64 37

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Walking, parties, and carnival at the Cuba Hoy Festival

Carnival in advance and Cuban celebrations on the program
Carnival in advance and Cuban celebrations on the program (c) Haute Garonne Tourisme

What's better than a little end of Latin America to forget the biting cold of winter? Percussive concerts, dances, carnival strolls, shows, stories... This vast and eclectic program will spread throughout Toulouse, from the Cultural Space & Artistic Terres de Rencontres (from where everything starts) to the Metronum, via the Théâtre des Mazades, the Espace Job and other places. With, in particular, a colorful and wandering carnival at Sept-Deniers on February 4.

Cuba Hoy! Lands of meetings - Throughout Toulouse from Saturday January 20 to Sunday February 4.

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Thomas Wiesel at work (c) DR
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He had been teasing this show for months. The comedian, an unusual profession, wanted to talk about the professional world, its problems, its pretenses, its paradoxes. The one who is well known in Switzerland and on France Inter for his critical eye and his hilarious vision of society finally takes his air of first in class on the roads of France to make us realize the absurdity of this hard-working daily life that he observe from afar. Self-deprecation and decompression are the program for the evening!

Thomas Wiesel - Works - At the Casino Barrière (18 Chemin de la Loge, Toulouse) on February 6 at 8:30 p.m. At €31.20 and €34.20. +33 5 61 33 37 77

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Storytelling at the Violet Festival

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The Violet Festival 2016 (c) Toulouse Tourist Office - C. Sabatier
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Forget the red and black, the Place du Capitole will be adorned with its beautiful purple finery during the weekend of February 3 and 4, 2024. A moment of homage to the City of Violets , another name given to the Pink City, which will host numerous festivities for the occasionViolet market, of course, and stands of artisanal creations are planned (perfumes, candles, sweets, pastries, cosmetics), in addition. fun activities such as violet repotting workshops Right at the heart of the season for these famous flowers, it's the perfect time to admire the colors and smell the scents of spring a little early.

The Violette Festival at the Capitole, Toulouse. Saturday February 3 and Sunday 4, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 05 61 80 75 02. Free entry.

The musical magic of André Manoukian at Altigone

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André Manoukian will warm up his piano on the Altigone stage (c) Antoine Jaussaud < /figcaption>

The famous and highly publicized pianist will perform in Saint-Orens! The one we find on France Inter or followed on M6, D8 and Paris Première will be on stage with his piano, a cellist, a percussionist, three singers as well as Dafné Kritharas as a guest. Together, they will perform “Anouch”, the music lover’s very personal latest album. The concert will mix Bulgarian voices and the magic of jazz for a little moment of timeless poetry.

André Manoukian at 8:30 p.m. in the Altigone room (1 Bis Place Jean Bellières, Saint-Orens-de-Gameville). Between €37 and €47. 05 61 39 17 39

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