Colombette Fair, flea market, Machine Hall… What to do in this long weekend?

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Lucie Fraisse

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Nov. 1 2024 at 7:32 am

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Running out of ideas to occupy this big three-day weekend. Here is our selection of outings to do in Toulouse, the 1isNovember 2 and 3, 2024.

#1. Colombette Fair

The Colombette fair returns to Toulouse. (©Archives / News Toulouse)

It's an unmissable event in Toulouse: the Colombette fair celebrates its 80th anniversary on New themethis weekend. From November 1 to 3, this festive-spirited trade fair offers concerts, entertainment, but also meetings with creators, producers and local merchants.

Battle of orchestras, coal sack races, celebration of the coal festival… But also bars, restaurants, food trucks, rue de la Colombette is the weekend spot!

#2. Fair oh honey

The ô miel fair is this Saturday in Toulouse. (©Syda Productions)

Come to Square Charles de Gaulle for a gourmet and festive event, Saturday November 2 for the Foire ô miel. 50 professional beekeepers will come together to offer their products: honey, royal jelly, propolis, pollen, gingerbread, cosmetics, etc.

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Free activities will be offered to young people.

#3. Flea market on the aisles

The flea market professionals have François Verdier on the Forain aisles.
The flea market professionals have François Verdier on the Forain aisles. (©Brocante on the aisles)

It's the traditional meeting at the start of the month in Toulouse: second-hand dealers set up shop on the François Verdier aisles to offer their treasures. The opportunity to hunt for unique pieces, carefully selected by professionals. It's from Friday to Sunday.

#4. Lights on the dock

Meet at the Quai des savoirs for the last days of the Lumière sur le quai festival.
Meet at the Quai des savoirs for the last days of the Lumière sur le quai festival. (©Tim Horsfall)

The Lumières que le quai festival ends this Sunday, November 3 at the Quai des savoirs. The opportunity to discover interactive, artistic, visual installations, etc. during this great festive meeting at the crossroads of science and art. This tenth edition focuses particularly on artificial intelligence.

#5. Go see Lilith at the Halle de la Machine

The Keeper of Darkness and the Machine Hall.
The Keeper of Darkness and the Machine Hall. (©Guillaume Laurens / Actu Toulouse)

Didn't you get to see the Machine's urban opera last weekend? Or do you miss Lilith? Please note that the Keeper of Darkness remains at the Machine Hall until November 11. Ariane and Asterion, who reside there permanently, will also be present. The opportunity to admire all these pretty little people up close!

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