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- I just moved to Toulouse and don't know anyone. Where do I start?
- Where can I practise a language with other people in Toulouse?
- Where can I try padel in Toulouse without my own partner?
- Where can I play board games in Toulouse on my own?
- What can a solo traveller do in Toulouse after dark?
- Where can I join a board game night in Toulouse as a stranger?
- Where can I go for a guided walk with other people in Toulouse?
- Free library programmes in Toulouse: what is on?
- Free concerts in Toulouse I can go to alone?
- Where can I try dancing in Toulouse as a beginner?
- Intimate live music in Toulouse: what is on?
- Where can I see live music in Toulouse?
- Are there talks or lectures in Toulouse I can go to alone?
- What outdoor activities are there in Toulouse?
- How do I find people to go to events with in Toulouse?
I just moved to Toulouse and don't know anyone. Where do I start?
Pick one low-pressure event this week and go twice; our Toulouse listings include 8 that suit newcomers.
- Architecture walk in Rangueil, Université Paul Sabatier, Toulouse — Université Paul Sabatier, Sat 7 Nov, 10:00, free
- Café Bricol' repair café near Arènes — Le Hangar, Sat 21 Nov, 11:00
- Bavardages: Free French Conversation Hour at Serveyrolles Library — Médiathèque Serveyrolles, Tue 19 Jan 2027, 14:30, free
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Where can I practise a language with other people in Toulouse?
You have 3 options in Toulouse, from drop-in conversation tables to weekly exchanges.
- Speak English - Tuesday Game Night — Tuesday, 19:00; Baraka Jeux
- Bavardages: Free French Conversation Hour at Serveyrolles Library — Médiathèque Serveyrolles, Tue 19 Jan 2027, 14:30, free
- Bavardages: Free French Conversation Hour at Grand M Library — Médiathèque Grand M, Thu 28 Jan 2027, 14:30, free
Where can I try padel in Toulouse without my own partner?
Start at one of 1 club in Toulouse with beginner-friendly padel sessions.
- Toulouse Padel Club — padel court rental; level: all levels
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Where can I play board games in Toulouse on my own?
1 place in Toulouse, where staff can usually suggest a game (1 say beginners are welcome).
- BlastoDice (Play English Board Games) — game shop with tables; Sunday, 15:15-19:15; 2 EUR
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What can a solo traveller do in Toulouse after dark?
There is an evening scene: 4 listings in Toulouse run from 17:00 onwards, mostly hosted events or groups. We don't rate neighbourhood safety, so check local advice for that.
- Martror and Día de Muertos folk dance night at Cabaret Le 9, Toulouse — Cabaret Le 9, Fri 30 Oct, 20:00
- Speak English - Tuesday Game Night — Tuesday, 19:00; Baraka Jeux
- Espace Musset (Cafe d'Oc) — open table night; Thursday, 19:30-23:30; free
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Where can I join a board game night in Toulouse as a stranger?
Toulouse has 3 open game sessions listed.
- Espace Musset (Cafe d'Oc) — open table night; Thursday, 19:30-23:30; free
- Mediatheque Jose Cabanis (chess and scrabble) — chess club; Saturday, 15h-17h; free
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Where can I go for a guided walk with other people in Toulouse?
3 group walks or hikes in Toulouse are listed, most with a guide.
- Architecture walk in Rangueil, Université Paul Sabatier, Toulouse — Université Paul Sabatier, Sat 7 Nov, 10:00, free
- Free guided riverside walk around Port Saint-Sauveur — Passerelle des Soupirs, Sun 22 Nov, 15:00, free
- Guided Street-Tree Walk with the Muséum's Botanist in Toulouse — Centre culturel Saint-Cyprien, Sat 9 Jan 2027, 10:00
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Free library programmes in Toulouse: what is on?
3 library or mediatheque events in Toulouse are coming up, 2 of them free.
- Music Blind Test at Médiathèque José Cabanis — Médiathèque José Cabanis, Wed 9 Dec, 17:00
- Bavardages: Free French Conversation Hour at Serveyrolles Library — Médiathèque Serveyrolles, Tue 19 Jan 2027, 14:30, free
- Bavardages: Free French Conversation Hour at Grand M Library — Médiathèque Grand M, Thu 28 Jan 2027, 14:30, free
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Free concerts in Toulouse I can go to alone?
Free music is easy to find in Toulouse: we list 9 events.
- Sesilha: Occitan Traditional Music Session — COMDT, Fri 4 Dec, 20:30, free
- Public Viola Masterclass with Antoine Tamestit in Toulouse — CRR-Espace Varèse, Wed 13 Jan 2027, 09:30, free
- Free Voice and Chamber Music Concert at Toulouse Conservatoire — CRR – Espace Varèse, Tue 19 Jan 2027, 19:00, free
- Night of the Conservatoire: Free Concerts and Dance in Toulouse — Conservatoire de Toulouse, Fri 29 Jan 2027, 18:00, free
Where can I try dancing in Toulouse as a beginner?
We list 1 dance or movement option for Toulouse; partners are usually rotated.
- Martror and Día de Muertos folk dance night at Cabaret Le 9, Toulouse — Cabaret Le 9, Fri 30 Oct, 20:00
Intimate live music in Toulouse: what is on?
Toulouse has 2 small-stage music evenings in our data (1 free).
- Martror and Día de Muertos folk dance night at Cabaret Le 9, Toulouse — Cabaret Le 9, Fri 30 Oct, 20:00
- Occitan Folk Dance Meet-Up for Musicians and Dancers — COMDT, Thu 26 Nov, 20:30, free
Where can I see live music in Toulouse?
11 music events in Toulouse are listed, the busiest month being Jan with 4.
- Martror and Día de Muertos folk dance night at Cabaret Le 9, Toulouse — Cabaret Le 9, Fri 30 Oct, 20:00
- Open Stage for Musicians at Le Bijou — BIJOU, Sat 28 Nov, 20:30
- Sesilha: Occitan Traditional Music Session — COMDT, Fri 4 Dec, 20:30, free
- Public Viola Masterclass with Antoine Tamestit in Toulouse — CRR-Espace Varèse, Wed 13 Jan 2027, 09:30, free
Are there talks or lectures in Toulouse I can go to alone?
Yes: 3 talks, courses and learning events in Toulouse are listed, 2 free.
- Art Conversation with the Director of the Musée des Augustins — Musée des Augustins, Sat 9 Jan 2027, 16:00
- Bavardages: Free French Conversation Hour at Serveyrolles Library — Médiathèque Serveyrolles, Tue 19 Jan 2027, 14:30, free
- Bavardages: Free French Conversation Hour at Grand M Library — Médiathèque Grand M, Thu 28 Jan 2027, 14:30, free
What outdoor activities are there in Toulouse?
3 outdoor events in Toulouse are listed, 2 free.
- Architecture walk in Rangueil, Université Paul Sabatier, Toulouse — Université Paul Sabatier, Sat 7 Nov, 10:00, free
- Free guided riverside walk around Port Saint-Sauveur — Passerelle des Soupirs, Sun 22 Nov, 15:00, free
- Guided Street-Tree Walk with the Muséum's Botanist in Toulouse — Centre culturel Saint-Cyprien, Sat 9 Jan 2027, 10:00
How do I find people to go to events with in Toulouse?
Join an event in the Meet & Mint app, chat with the group beforehand and meet at the venue; Toulouse listings include the ones below.
- Martror and Día de Muertos folk dance night at Cabaret Le 9, Toulouse — Cabaret Le 9, Fri 30 Oct, 20:00
- Architecture walk in Rangueil, Université Paul Sabatier, Toulouse — Université Paul Sabatier, Sat 7 Nov, 10:00, free
- Speak English - Tuesday Game Night — Tuesday, 19:00; Baraka Jeux
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