Pop rock and variety concert halls Midi-Pyrénées

Le Bijou celebrated its 35th birthday. There's no need to introduce this totally independent Toulouse concert venue, which is dedicated to unearthing new talent, the "not yet known", the little Toulousans, in the field of contemporary music (jazz, French chanson, rock, world music...). Located in the back room of a small neighborhood bistro serving a menu renewed daily with fresh produce from the local market, it has retained all its freshness and remains a place like no other, with an atmosphere always tinged with good-naturedness. A must-see... You'll be spoilt for choice, with almost 150 performances scheduled each year!

Renaud Papillon Paravel, author-composer-performer, has turned this former vineyard into a unique venue combining accommodation and musical events from April to October. The Grand Sauvage stage is the ideal place for artists to meet their audience and vice-versa. The season kicks off with the "J'irai cracher sur vos tongs" festival (2nd edition), followed by a series of live events (concerts, DJs...) with no stylistic boundaries, and always with good food and drink at the Food-Caravane. Ask for the program!

The Zénith of Toulouse can accommodate up to 12,000 spectators. This makes it one of the largest in France! This numerous audience applauds the most famous musicians and singers, as well as dance, circus, musicals and skating shows. Since the beginning of 2017, under the impetus of his new operator Daniel Colling (the creator of the Bourges Spring), the Zenith has renewed: new bars, new catering offer, new reception facilities. For the 2018 season, he announced a more diversified programming for audiences enjoying rock, hip-hop or electro. Smart advice, avoid taking your car or lose a lot of time to leave the parking lot: prefer the tram, which puts you before and takes you to town in a dozen minutes!

Le Bikini is the mythical concert hall of Toulouse! Inaugurated in 1983, it is the place of all the musical scenes and affirms it loud and clear " In Bikini dura rock ". Placebo, Indochine, Arno or Saint Germain, Agar Agar, Angèle, Cats on Trees for the new generation. The artists benefit from a large stage of 20 meters, the acoustics are excellent. In addition, there are three bars, a terrace with a swimming pool and a restaurant in summer. And the Bikini is also committed to supporting homeless people through the association La Cloche by making a donation.

El Mediator is THE concert hall of the Théâtre de l'Archipel. With a capacity of 900 people, this place in Perpignan is a reference for all music lovers. Throughout the year, this venue offers an eclectic program. The great artists of the current musical scene rub shoulders with emerging groups or "discovery", always in a spirit of conviviality and exchange with the public. Free concerts, "Free Thursdays", "Jam Sessions" and artist exhibitions punctuate the concert season.

Second regional venue in terms of capacity after the Zenith in Montpellier, Zinga Zanga - pronounced Zingo Zango - is an entertainment and leisure venue located west of Béziers. A sign of the revival of the Biterrois area, since autumn 2007, it completes the range of venues in the Béziers conurbation offered by the municipality - the theatre -, the Hérault departmental council - Sortie Ouest - or the Sérignan town hall - La Cigalière. With a comfortable and flexible space, it presents a municipal and associative program.

This former cinema, well known to the people of Toulouse, located near the boulevards and bought a few years ago by the Chevaliers du Fiel, has moved away from humorous programming to devote itself fully to music. It strives to represent it in its widest diversity: soul, rock, funk, French chanson, rap and even big band... Without forgetting to highlight local artists and groups, of course! Enough to satisfy the passionate as well as the curious. A bar is open half an hour before the concert and, to extend your evening, you can dine at the Comptoir du Rex, a friendly tapas bar.

Located near the bridge Valentré, this place, which is able to accommodate 500 spectators, has become over the years the indispensable musical meeting point of Cahors with three options in this area: music workshops, three rehearsal rooms equipped for current music and contemporary music concerts - programming available at the Tourist office. The Docks is also a free café.

A child of the country (a talent of the land), nicknamed Doumé, with his punk style, and an alternative group Les Marto's Pikeurs, fully at 100%, created the ID ID to promote audois and regional artists. He has set up festivals like Hace Calor, he manages Les Galette… His experience that in September 2014 he decided to open a concert club/concert hall, and DB was born! Finally a local scene and famous groups in Narbonne! Follow the programming on the website.

Le Cratère, located in the heart of the city, is Alès' largest concert hall, seating 800. Comedians, concerts, plays, dance, screenings during the film festival... As a national stage, the Cratère hosts top-notch contemporary French and European shows, and also gives pride of place to local artists. The institution also presents Cratère Espace, an itinerant program covering 23 towns in the region, and has created Cratère Surface, a street art festival that is a must-see in June.

Cultural venues of this kind are precious in the region. Since spring 2017, La Moba, with a capacity of 350 people, has been run by a dozen music enthusiasts of all kinds. It offers rock concerts, rap or techno evenings, programming for all tastes, and even shows for young audiences during the week. Admission is often modest and, in fine weather, La Moba boasts a large patio for open-air dancing. In July, the Goud'Vibes street arts festival is organized by La Moba and the town of Goudargues.

Veronica Antonelli is a soprano artist based in La Salvetat-Saint-Gilles. She is known for her exceptional voice and her talent for creating innovative concepts. In addition to her career as a lyric singer, she is also an author, composer, vocal coach, music producer, painter and visual artist. Veronica Antonelli is a versatile artist who devotes herself to cultural and disability mediation. She is also a patron of Secours Populaire Français. Veronica Antonelli is known for her unique performances, notably in her show "One Lyrico Show", in which she recounts her childhood in Ariège through lyrical music. She is also renowned for her three-minute concerts, which she gives to her neighbors to give them courage and joie de vivre.

One to two monthly shows throughout the year - theatre, songs, music, humor, folklore. It is equipment equipped with modern equipment that allows all shows, festivals, seminars and dinner dancing.

Le Métronum has rhythm in its blood! This large concrete cube in the Borderouge district invites you to swing to the sounds of today's melodies. This new venue has rapidly become a reference point in Toulouse's cultural landscape, and has established itself as an essential concert venue, both versatile and hybrid. The variety of its programming makes it a scene in full creative ebullience. You'll appreciate the quality of the acoustics, which have won the loyalty of an increasingly discerning audience. The 600-seat venue is an attractive alternative to more intimate music bars and XXL halls with thousands of people.

Located on the banks of the Saint-Estève lake, this beautiful theatre with its wave-shaped roof, designed by the Barcelona architect Dilmé Fabre, has a capacity of 815 seats and a stage area of 166^m2. Its annual programme is rich and varied. Its architecture and the materials used have been specially designed to optimise acoustic and visual quality, as well as great comfort for the public and the artists. It is fully accessible to people with reduced mobility and has a large free car park.

This social and cultural centre in the west suburbs of Nîmes has always worked to make the current music in Nîmes. Long before the "live in bar" phenomenon resumes in town, SCOC SCOC could count on its beautiful showroom and host local, national, or international groups. Assisted by the Directorate of Cultural Affairs, the Federation of Current Music (Femag) and various associations, the programming team establishes a semi-annual agenda with formations of rock, reggae, hip-hop, oriental evenings. The only problem is Valdegour, located in ZUP… For those who do not have a vehicle, a free rotating shuttle service (go/return) is provided on the evenings of concerts with a departure at the Liberation Boulevard (front of the old entrance of the courthouse).

Le Relais à Verniolle de Poche is a haven of peace where time seems to stand still. In this charming bookshop in the heart of the village, you can take time to read, chat over a drink with friends, watch a show or simply relax. The owners have thought of everything to offer you precious moments of relaxation and pleasure. Whether you're alone or accompanied, a regular visitor or just passing through, you're bound to find something to enjoy over an ice cream, a Sunday brunch or a slice of bread.