Nightlife in Toulouse
In this university city, there's a huge array of nightlife options in the Old Town, ranging from the Théâtre National de Toulouse to lively riverside music bars, jazz clubs and dance venues open till the small hours. Popular venues in East Toulouse include dinner-and-disco favourite La Villa Garden. There's glitzier entertainment at Casino Barrière on the Île du Ramier.
La Couleur de la Culotte
Relaxed student haunt
La Couleur de la Culotte, in the riverside area of the Old Town, is the
relaxed, crowded meeting place of young Toulouse. With brick interiors and
an appealing terrace, it has moderate prices and good house and electro
music.
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Address
14, Place Saint-Pierre, Toulouse 31000
Telephone
+33 (0)5 34 44 97 01
Classico Café
Arty music bar
During the evening, Classico Café, in the Old Town, turns itself from a
relaxed youthful brasserie with exhibitions of photography or film posters,
into a popular music bar. There's excellent éléctro and house music plus
frequent live gigs.
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Address
37, rue des Filatiers, Toulouse 31000
Telephone
+33 (0) 5 61 53 53 60
Bar Basque
Riverside dancing till late
Join a young crowd at the sporty Bar Basque in the Old Town's lively
riverside area around Place St Pierre. There's a clubby feel at night, with
a DJ and spacious dance floor, and it's open until dawn at weekends.
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Address
7, place St Pierre, Toulouse 31000
Telephone
+33 (0) 5 61 21 55 64
Transport
Capitole metro
Le 7 Discoteca
Central club
With minimalist décor and space for around 800 clubbers, Le 7 Discoteca, in
the heart of Toulouse, caters to a vibrant, electronic-music-loving
clientele. Enjoy house, pop and progressive electro, plus the occasional
live music concert and well-known guest DJs.
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Address
20, rue Denfert Rochereau, Toulouse 31000
Telephone
+33 (0) 5 34 41 81 22
La Villa Garden
Dinner and disco
Noted for its opulent chandeliers-and-velvet décor, La Villa Garden in east
Toulouse is a great spot for cocktails and dinner. Dance all night at this
long-established disco playing pop, rock, R&B and funk.
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Address
157, Avenue de Lespinet, Toulouse 31400
Telephone
+33 (0) 5 62 17 38 80
Le Mandala
Cool jazz and Latin
One of the region's best jazz and Latin clubs, Le Mandala plays varied,
imaginative live music in an intimate setting. Situated near the river, in
the city centre, just outside the Old Town, the décor is simple wood and
brick.
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Address
23, Rue des Amidonniers, Toulouse 31000
Telephone
+33 (0) 5 61 21 10 05
Théâtre National de Toulouse
International stage performances
The striking modern Théâtre National de Toulouse, in the heart of the Old
Town, is the city's principal entertainment venue. It offers a world-class
programme of innovative contemporary ballet, drama, concerts, opera and
other stage productions.
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Address
1, Rue Pierre Baudis, Toulouse 31009
Telephone
+33 (0) 5 34 45 05 05
Casino Barrière
Dinner, gambling and a show
Dress up for a night out at the Casino Barrière on the Ile du Ramier in
mid-river. It offers everything from slot machines to classic roulette
gaming tables, three bars, three restaurants and a show theatre, open till
4am.
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Address
18, Chemin de la Loge, Île du Ramier, Toulouse 31400
Telephone
+33 (0) 5 61 333 777
Le Zénith
Major concert venue
Le Zénith's huge 9000-seat auditorium on the Left Bank is the city's venue
for a full year-round programme of prestigious rock concerts, sports events,
shows and performances by international artists. Check out what's on during
your stay.
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Address
11, avenue Raymond Badiou, Toulouse 31300
Telephone
+33 (0) 62 74 49 49
Transport
Patte d'Oie metro
