Détours de Chant
French chanson music in Toulouse, Haute-Garonne
About Détours de Chant
Détours de Chant in Toulouse
Détours de Chant is an unmissable event in the cultural life of Toulouse and the Haute-Garonne department, in Occitanie. Since its creation in 1989, this event has established itself as a benchmark for French chanson music, attracting a loyal and curious audience each year.
An event rooted in its territory
Located in the heart of Toulouse, Détours de Chant takes advantage of the exceptional setting of the municipality and its heritage. The event fully participates in the tourist attractiveness of the Haute-Garonne department and enhances the cultural, natural, and human riches of the Occitanie region.
Program and activities
Each edition of Détours de Chant offers a varied program combining French chanson music and conviviality. Visitors can enjoy multiple activities, discoveries, and moments of sharing that make this event so rich. The complete program is announced each year on the official channels of the event.
A friendly gathering
Détours de Chant is above all a moment of sharing and conviviality. Whether you are an informed amateur or simply curious, everyone will find something to satisfy their curiosity and have a pleasant time in Toulouse. The warm welcome from the organizers and volunteers makes each edition a memorable experience.
Détours de Chant — edition 2026
The 25th edition of Détours de Chant took place from January 24 to February 7, 2026, in Toulouse and six surrounding communes (Haute-Garonne). A festival of live song, it brought together over 40 artists in 17 venues for 13 days of concerts.
Détours de Chant 2026 — 25 years of song in Toulouse
For its 25th edition, the Détours de Chant festival celebrated a quarter-century of song from January 24 to February 7, 2026, in Toulouse and six surrounding towns (Haute-Garonne). Over 13 days, more than 40 artists performed in 17 emblematic venues of the Toulouse metropolis : Le Bijou, La Cave Poésie, le Théâtre du Pavé, le Théâtre du Grand Rond, Les Mazades, Le Metronum, Le Bikini, and L'Escale in Tournefeuille.
True to its spirit of proximity and cultural exchange, the program fostered dialogue between languages — French, Occitan, Spanish, Arabic — in a mosaic of styles blending poetry, commitment, and celebration. The festival supports both established creation and emerging talent, notably through its "Coups de pousses" discovery program and opening acts entrusted to regional artists.
The kickoff was given on Saturday, January 24, at L'Escale de Tournefeuille with Babx and his quartet "Amour Colosse". The next edition, the 26th, is announced for January 26 to February 6, 2027.
Programme Détours de Chant 2026
Headliners of the 2026 edition : Bertrand Belin, CharlÉlie Couture, La Grande Sophie, Babx, Lo'Jo, Bachar Mar-Khalifé, Arman Méliès, Jean Guidoni, Chloé Lacan, Emma la clown, as well as numerous regional and emerging artists spread across 17 venues in and around Toulouse.
Highlights Détours de Chant 2026
- 25th edition — 25 years of the festival
- From January 24 to February 7, 2026 (13 days)
- 40+ artists in 17 venues, in Toulouse and 6 surrounding communes
- Headliners: Bertrand Belin, CharlÉlie Couture, La Grande Sophie, Babx, Lo'Jo
- Songs in French, Occitan, Spanish, and Arabic
Prices Détours de Chant 2026
Practical information — Détours de Chant
Practical Information
Location
Toulouse (31420), Haute-Garonne.
Access
Travel to Toulouse by road. Parking is available near the event site. Consult the official information for access details.
Prices
Price: from €16 to €84.
Contact
For more information, consult the official website of the event or contact the Toulouse town hall.
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