On Thursdays at 12:30 p.m., people in Toulouse can enjoy a musical break at Salle du Sénéchal. Free concerts on Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. Now a popular free lunchtime event among people in Toulouse, the Pause Musicale presents a series of concerts in a relaxed, exploratory spirit, primarily showcasing Toulouse musicians. Its eclectic program spans jazz, pop, classical and world music, with several nods to festivals in Toulouse. Program In September Thursday, September 3 - Olivier Capelle, “Opéramour” (vocals, keyboard, electronic equipment) Thursday, September 10 - Lydie Fuerte, a blend of flamenco, classical and jazz guitar Thursday, September 17 - Collectif La Liane, branching, sisterly chanson. Featuring: Alice Bénar (vocals, looper, percussion) Djana Stray (vocals, harmonium, keyboard, percussion) Caroline Champy (vocals) Camille Lemarchand (vocals, percussion) Fanny Roz (vocals, harp, keyboard) Friday, September 25 – Meltem, French chanson. Featuring: Franck Meslet (vocals, guitar, bass) Vincent Trincal (cello, bass, backing vocals) Hervé Bezamat (guitars) In October Thursday, October 1 - Patzarias, polyphonic music from Occitanie, Catalogne, Aragon and Euzkadi. Featuring: Pascal Caumont, Anne Enjalbert, Édith Madi, Joël Sitbon (vocals) Thursday, October 8 - Étienne Manchon, contemporary music (piano) Thursday, October 15 - Chansons Pas Chantées, the name says it all. Featuring: Denis Rey (vocals) Philippe Gelda (piano) Thursday, October 22 - Paris Qui Dort, film concert: Film by René Clair, 1925 Featuring Laurent Rochelle (clarinet and soprano saxophone) and Virgile Goller (accordion) A nod to 24 heures de l’accordéon Thursday, October 29 - Ensemble Pulchra Es, early music. Featuring: Raphaël Testa (cornett) Miki Nagata (sackbut) Denis Radou (harpsichord) In November Thursday, November 5 - Naïma Chemoul, imaginary Spains. Featuring: Naïma Chemoul (vocals) Jean-Luc Amestoy (accordion) Jérémy Rollando (guitar) Pascal Rollando (percussion) Thursday, November 12 - Shooze Trio, music to discover. Featuring: Sofia Bortoluzzi (vocals, electric bass) Denis Charolles (drums, vocals, trombone) Julien Eil (flute, alto and baritone saxophones, keyboard) Thursday, November 26 - Sherlock Junior, film concert: Film by Buster Keaton, 1924 Featuring Arthur Guyard (synthesizer) and Valentin Jarry (drums) A nod to Synchro In December Thursday, December 3 - Tropic Hôtel, electric bossa nova love. Featuring: Sandra Campas Saint Jean (vocals, organ, Mellotron, percussion) Frédéric Jean (vocals, electric guitar, classical guitar, bass) Thursday, December 10 - Simona Boni, “a modo mio.” Featuring: Simona Boni (vocals) Leandro Lopez Noussa (guitar) Matteo de Bellis (mandola, cittern, flutes) Thursday, December 17 - Quatuor Dolce Vita, Vivaldi’s Four Seasons... with commentary. Featuring: Olivier Batlle (violin) Marie-Claire Schwalm (violin) Marc Le Querrec (viola) Emmanuelle Oppeel (cello) Practical information Doors open at 11:45 a.m. All concerts begin at 12:30 p.m. More information is available on the APOIRC association’s website This event is one of the affordable cultural highlights for enjoying Toulouse’s cultural offerings on a budget. Discover more affordable cultural highlights Admission Free admission, subject to availability Salle du Sénéchal Getting there 17 rue de Rémusat 31000 Toulouse
Event sourced from the official Toulouse Métropole calendar; dates: 2026-09-03, 2026-09-10, 2026-09-17; venue: Salle du Sénéchal; address: 17 rue de Rémusat 31000 Toulouse.
Source: Toulouse Métropole