Festival de Toulouse
Classical music, French chanson, and jazz in Toulouse
About Festival de Toulouse
The Festival de Toulouse is the summer event initiated by Toulouse Métropole that brings together classical music, French chanson, and jazz every summer, in late June and early July. Conceived as a showcase of Toulouse's musical vitality, it fosters dialogue between the Orchestre national du Capitole, the newly created Orchestre du Festival, and nationally renowned guest artists in several emblematic venues of the 'ville rose'.
A festival supported by Toulouse Métropole
Launched in 2022, the Festival de Toulouse is the summer musical event supported by the City of Toulouse and Toulouse Métropole. Its artistic direction, entrusted to Julien Martineau, advocates a transversal program that blends classical music, French chanson, jazz, and contemporary creations, with particular attention to artists linked to the Toulouse scene.
Several emblematic venues in Toulouse
Each year, the festival takes over several key venues in the city: the Auditorium Saint-Pierre des Cuisines for intimate concerts (chamber music, recitals, jazz), the Casino Théâtre Barrière for large orchestral forms, and the Halle aux Grains for French chanson headliners. Part of the program is also presented 'off-site' in the cultural centers of the metropolis and within healthcare establishments.
A demanding artistic project
The Festival de Toulouse honors the Orchestre national du Capitole de Toulouse, the Orchestre de chambre de Toulouse, the ensemble Les Sacqueboutiers, and numerous guest soloists. To this classical backbone are added each year variety artists (Calogero, Axelle Red, Pomme, etc.) and jazz artists, programmed at the Halle aux Grains and the Auditorium Saint-Pierre des Cuisines.
Festival de Toulouse — edition 2026
The 5th edition of the Festival de Toulouse takes place from Tuesday, June 30 to Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the Auditorium Saint-Pierre des Cuisines, the Casino Théâtre Barrière and — for the first time — at the Halle aux Grains. The program includes twelve concerts mixing classical music, French chanson, and jazz, notably featuring Calogero, Axelle Red, Pomme, Michel Plasson leading the Orchestre national du Capitole de Toulouse, and the creation of the Orchestre du Festival for a symphonic tribute to John Williams.
A 5th edition focused on twelve events
From June 30 to July 11, 2026, Toulouse Métropole presents a 5th edition of the Festival de Toulouse organized around twelve concerts. Classical music holds a central place, complemented by five major French chanson evenings at the Halle aux Grains and a jazz opening entrusted to Toulouse trumpeter Daoud.
Three highlights
First highlight: the birth of the Orchestre du Festival de Toulouse, which brings together the beating heart of Toulouse classical music. Its inaugural concert is dedicated to John Williams' film scores, accompanied by images created by the Toulouse studio TAT Productions.
Second highlight: the return of Michel Plasson at the helm of the Orchestre national du Capitole de Toulouse, twenty-three years after their last concert together.
Third highlight: the festival's first foray into the Halle aux Grains with three chanson evenings — Calogero, Axelle Red, and Pomme — complemented by a tribute to Barbara by Noëmi Waysfeld.
Off-site and accessible prices
As every year, part of the festival takes place "off-site," with two free meet-and-greet workshops (by reservation) with artists programmed in the metropolitan cultural centers, as well as a presence at Hôpital Garonne. Regarding prices: from 19 to 95 € depending on the venue and seating, free for children under 13.
Programme Festival de Toulouse 2026
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 — Jazz Opening
- Daoud — Auditorium Saint-Pierre des Cuisines. The Toulouse trumpeter opens the 5th edition with a jazz set.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 — John Williams Symphonic
- Orchestre du Festival de Toulouse — Casino Théâtre Barrière. Inaugural concert of the new Festival Orchestra dedicated to John Williams' film scores, accompanied by images created by TAT Productions.
Thursday, July 2, 2026 — Michel Plasson conducts the ONCT
- Michel Plasson & Orchestre national du Capitole de Toulouse — Halle aux Grains. The conductor returns to lead the Toulouse orchestra.
Friday, July 3, 2026 — French Chanson
- Calogero — Halle aux Grains. Tenth Toulouse concert in twenty years for the singer.
Saturday, July 4, 2026 — French Chanson
- Axelle Red — Halle aux Grains. Grand return of the Belgian singer with new tracks.
Sunday, July 5, 2026 — Chanson Creation
- Pomme — Halle aux Grains. Unique creation as an extension of her instrumental album Saisons.
Monday, July 6, 2026 — Early Music
- Les Sacqueboutiers — Auditorium Saint-Pierre des Cuisines. The ensemble celebrates its 50th anniversary with the festive program Vita Bella.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 — Film Music
- The Music of Barry Lyndon — Auditorium Saint-Pierre des Cuisines. Tribute to the original soundtrack of Stanley Kubrick's film.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 — Piano Recital
- Suzana Bartal plays Liszt — Auditorium Saint-Pierre des Cuisines. The pianist, recognized among the great current interpreters of Liszt, offers a recital dedicated to the most beautiful pages of Années de pèlerinage.
Thursday, July 9, 2026 — Tribute to Barbara
- Noëmi Waysfeld — Barbara — Auditorium Saint-Pierre des Cuisines. With pianist Guillaume de Chassy and double bassist Leila Soldevila.
Friday, July 10, 2026 — Tango
- 9 PM — Tango, an evening in Buenos Aires — Auditorium Saint-Pierre des Cuisines. Accordionist Pascal Contet and the Orchestre de chambre de Toulouse perform Piazzolla, Bardi, Arolas, Pueyo, and Gardel.
Saturday, July 11, 2026 — Baroque Closing
- Bach & Vivaldi Concertos — Auditorium Saint-Pierre des Cuisines. Closing concert featuring baroque concertos.
Official program announced by Toulouse Métropole and the artistic direction (Julien Martineau). Detailed schedules and seating to be confirmed on the Festik ticketing website.
Highlights Festival de Toulouse 2026
- Birth of the Orchestre du Festival de Toulouse with an inaugural John Williams concert.
- Return of Michel Plasson at the helm of the Orchestre national du Capitole, 23 years later.
- First foray of the festival into the Halle aux Grains with Calogero, Axelle Red, and Pomme.
- Creation by Pomme as an extension of her instrumental album Saisons.
- 50th anniversary of Les Sacqueboutiers with the program Vita Bella.
Prices Festival de Toulouse 2026
Practical information — Festival de Toulouse
Locations: Auditorium Saint-Pierre des Cuisines, Casino Théâtre Barrière, Halle aux Grains (Toulouse) and cultural centers of the metropolis for off-site activities.
Tickets: online at billetterie.festik.net/festivaldetoulouse.
Reduced rates: students under 26, job seekers, RSA beneficiaries, people with disabilities (and one accompanying person). Free for children under 13 (limited to 2 children per paying adult ticket).
Passes: subscription packages for the Auditorium Saint-Pierre des Cuisines, up to 30% discount.
Contact: [email protected] — Toulouse Métropole, 6 rue René Leduc, BP 35821, 31505 Toulouse Cedex 5 — 05 81 91 72 00.
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