The start of the school year is slowly approaching... And the back-to-school blues too? Don't panic, because it's also the return of major cultural events in Toulouse and its region! Toulouscope offers you a top 5 of the back-to-school events not to be missed: street festival, electro at the Halle de la Machine, rock in the Gers, Rose Festival… Mark your calendars!
Return of the Mécanik Paradize to the Halle de la Machine
From Thursday 3 to Sunday 6 October, on the Piste des Géants, the Mécanik Paradize festival offers 4 completely crazy evenings where street arts and electro music blend harmoniously. The line-up is exceptional: Sofiane Pamart, Fatboy Slim, Chinese Man, Vladimir Cauchemar and Nickodemus, and many others... Their performance will be accompanied by the dazzling show "Living Machines", with a scenography by François Delarozière. The Mécanik Paradize kicks off the Pink Paradize Festival.
Mécanik Paradize – From October 3 to 6, 2024 - Halle de la Machine – 3, avenue de l’aérodrome de Montaudran – 31400 Toulouse – More information and tickets
Rock festival Le Son de La Nuit in Auch
The September 13 and 14 next, Auch will rock for the third edition of Son de la Nuit, a friendly and inclusive associative festival. On Friday, September 13, the Négresses Vertes will put on a show, preceded by Skill Crem and Madam. On Saturday 14, the groups Grav’s, Burning heads and Frustration will take to the stage. The two days of festivities will continue with DJ sets, to pay tribute to the old nightclub and concert hall "La Nuit", an alternative and independent scene in Gers from the 80s/90s.
LSDLN Festival – venue information – 2-night pass €38 - Pass 13/09 €25 - Pass 14/09 €20 - More information and tickets
3rd edition of the Rose Festival at MEETT
BigFlo & Olidelight their Toulouse audience once again with the third edition of the Rose Festival, from August 29 to September 1. This year, the event takes place over four full days! The festival aims to focus on young people, with a particular emphasis on the rap scene…but not only. This edition promises incredible atmospheres with the big return to the stage of Booba, but also the exceptional presence of Francis Cabrel, such a rare artist. The Rose Festival this year is also: MC Solaar, Niska, PLK, Pomme, Yamê, Georgio, Dadju & Tayc, Justice, Jain, Styléto… Book now!
Rose Festival – August 29, 30, 31 & September 1 – MEETT, Avenue Concorde 31840 Aussonne – 1-day pass 56 euros, 3-day pass 140 euros, 4-day pass 180 euros – More information and ticketing
Also read: The complete program of the Rose Festival has been released!
Classical music in Leucate with the Notes d’Écume Festival
Every Friday and Saturday in September at 8:30 p.m. (and also a concert on New Year's Eve), in Port Leucate and Leucate Village, classical music will be king at the 16th edition of the Notes d’écume festival. We note a very varied program, which promises great emotions. Among the expected delights: a mandolin and guitar duo personified by Julien Martineau and Eric Franceries, notes of Beethoven or Schubert by the Nonnette Jubiloso. Also noteworthy is the presence of the famous baritone Florian Semper. You can also enjoy a piano recitation concert or even jazz notes from the Feet quintet.
Notes d’Écume Festival – Espace Henry de Monfreid in Port Leucate (€25/concert), or Leucate Village Church (€20/concert) – 4 concerts €80 (free – under 18s) – More information and tickets
Concerts and shows for the 37th Ramonville Street Festival
For three days, the Ramonville Street Festival Ramonville offers an unusual experience in public space. More than twenty places will be occupied by around thirty artistic companies who will perform during a... hundred shows! The organizers have also thought of three convivial spaces for spectators. Most of the performances are totally free! Street theatre, singing, cinema, circus, clown, conference, dance, strolling… This year, the festival is honouring urban culture: hip-hop jam, urban dances, and even a special rap open stage on September 14! Also of note this year, three preambles on September 7 in Castanet, on the 11th in Bagatelle and on the 12th in Labège, which will set the tone for the festival!
Ramonville Street Festival – September 13, 14, 15 – Almost 100% of Shows free – For paying appointments: between €5 and €15 – Reservations recommended – More information and tickets
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