The Quai des Savoirs, celebrating its 10th anniversary, has undergone significant renovations and is now reopening all its spaces to the public. This reopening coincides with the launch of the Lumières sur le Quai festival, which will run from October 17 to November 1, 2026.
Among the new features is the "Agora des futurs," a brand-new 118-seat auditorium designed by the Toulouse-based architecture firm SCALENE. This space, funded by Toulouse Métropole and a sponsorship from NXP Semiconductors, will host meetings, debates, film screenings, and live performances. It is equipped with a UHD 4K video projector and an immersive 7.1 sound system.
The auditorium, built at a cost of 2.65 million euros, aims to foster exchanges between science, society, and creation, addressing a lack of dedicated spaces within the Quai des Savoirs.
The Lumières sur le Quai festival, celebrating the center's 10th anniversary under the theme "Our Futures Together," will offer an extended program throughout the school holidays. On the agenda: artistic installations, talks, performances, workshops, and screenings.
Highlights include the opening of the "Agora des futurs" and the artistic installation "XYZT, abstract landscapes" by Cie Adrien M & Claire B on October 17. The festival will also feature events such as the "Trial of the Clouds" on October 29 and a round table on science fiction on October 31.
The "XYZT, abstract landscapes" installation invites visitors to an immersive experience in an abstract digital landscape, at the crossroads of arts, sciences, and technologies. It will be on display from October 17 to December 20, 2026.
Admission to the Quai des Savoirs is free during the festival, although some activities may be ticketed or require reservation.
