Le Son by Toulon

2025 Edition — July 12 to 25

The 2025 edition of Le Son by Toulon lived up to all its promises with a lineup bringing together several generations of major artists from the French and international music scene. The evenings followed one another at the parvis of the Zénith in a festive and popular atmosphere, confirming the festival's status as a must-attend event of the Toulon summer.

2025 Headliners

• Michel Polnareff — the legendary French singer-songwriter on an exceptional tour, performing his timeless classics from "Love Me Please Love Me" to "Coucou Me Voilou"
• GIMS — former member of Sexion d'Assaut turned global star, blending rap, R&B, and pop in a total show
• Simple Minds — Jim Kerr's Scots, authors of "Don't You (Forget About Me)" and "Alive and Kicking", still electrifying after forty years in the business
• Ibrahim Maalouf — Franco-Lebanese trumpeter at the crossroads of jazz, Arabic music, and electro, surrounded by his grand ensemble

The Festival Atmosphere

With its 13 food trucks offering specialties from around the world, its drinks in eco-responsible cups, and its well-honed organization, Le Son by Toulon offered much more than just a series of concerts in 2025. Each evening, the opening of the gates at 6 PM allowed the public to settle in gradually, dine on-site, and enjoy a complete evening in a friendly and festive atmosphere.