Quai des Savoirs marks 10 years

Opened in 2016 in the former science faculty buildings of Toulouse, the Quai des Savoirs is a cultural center focused on science, technology, and contemporary creativity. It is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a series of events and new facilities.

New auditorium for discussions

Quai des Savoirs is launching L’Agora des futurs, a new auditorium with 120 seats. This space will host meetings, debates, conferences, and cultural events throughout the year. It will be open to the public during the Lumières sur le quai festival.

Festival highlights future science

The Lumières sur le quai festival, known for bringing together scientists, artists, and citizens, will run from October 17 to November 1, 2026. This year’s edition will focus on the future of science, featuring exhibitions, projections, immersive experiences, and workshops aimed at collectively imagining the next decades.

Immersive art experience unveiled

As part of its anniversary, the Quai des Savoirs is presenting XYZT, les paysages abstraits, an immersive art experience combining science and technology. This exhibition includes nine interactive installations that allow visitors to engage with the environment through movement and gestures, creating dynamic and sensory experiences.