Every year, Marseille’s festivals bring the city and its surroundings to life. Dance, concerts, cinema, opera, culture: the city of Marseille offers a wide range of events to suit all tastes. Whether you want to immerse yourself in opera, dance until dawn or discover emerging talents, each festival offers a unique experience, in emblematic venues and with programmes celebrating the cultural richness of the region. Get ready for an unforgettable summer!
The Marseille Festival
If you love art in all its forms, you’ll love the Marseille Festival! Dance, theatre, music, shows? For a month, the city becomes a huge cultural playground where talents from near and far come together. And the atmosphere? Welcoming and open to all. What’s more, the shows take place in iconic venues such as theatres and gardens. And if you think contemporary art is complicated, this is the place to break the mould! Prepare to be surprised, thrilled and even dance a few steps on the way home.
- Dates: mid-June to mid-July 2025
- Tickets: 1 euro solidarity ticket / 10 euros individual ticket
- Official website: https: //www.festivaldemarseille.com/
Jazz des Cinq Continents in Marseille
If you think jazz is just saxophones in a smoky club, Marseille Jazz des Cinq Continents will change your mind. Here we celebrate jazz that is free, mixed and decidedly modern. Every summer, artists from all over the world light up the city’s magical stages, from the Palais Longchamp to the Mucem. The atmosphere is warm and vibrant, with concerts under the stars and unexpected musical discoveries. In short, movement, exchange and vibrations that resonate across five continents!
- Dates: from 1 to 13 July 2025
- Price: from 15
- Official website: https: //www.marseillejazz.com/
Delta Festival
If summer means sun, music and feet in the water, then Delta Festival is your paradise! Every year, the beaches of Prado are transformed into a giant dance floor mixing electro, hip-hop, reggae and more. Here you can dance with a view of the sea, cool off with a dip between sets and enjoy a supercharged atmosphere from dusk till dawn. And because Marseille’s festivals aren’t all about sound, the Delta also offers paddle-boarding, street art and creative workshops.
- Dates: 27 to 31 August 2025
- Price: from 62 euros for a 1-day pass
- Official website: https: //www.delta-festival.com/
Marseille International Film Festival
If you like out-of-the-ordinary films, the FID Marseille is for you! No big-budget blockbusters here, but a selection of daring films, from fiction to documentaries, shorts and features. Each year, the festival presents new works, often world premieres, and gives a voice to directors from all over the world. The atmosphere is intimate and passionate, with discussions, meetings and screenings at various venues around the city.
- Dates: 8-13 July 2025
- Official website: https: //fidmarseille.org/
Marsatac Music Festival
If you’re looking for a heavyweight festival, Marsatac is it! Every year, this unmissable event mixes hip-hop and electro in an electric atmosphere. From headliners to new talents, the line-up is a real playground for lovers of great beats and musical discoveries. The whole event takes place in the Borély Park, the perfect place to relax between concerts. In 2025, Marsatac is also a space where DJ sets and live music mix non-stop. Undoubtedly one of the most popular festivals in Marseille!
- Dates: 13 and 14 June 2025
- Price: normal price from 49 euros / discounted from 29 euros
- Official website: https: //marsatac.com/
La Fête des Suds
Every year, the Fête des Suds immerses Marseille in a whirlwind of sounds, from world music to reggae, electro and hip-hop, with artists from the four corners of the world. And the setting couldn’t be better: the J4 esplanade, facing the sea, adds a magical dimension to the concerts. The atmosphere is warm, festive and truly cosmopolitan, with crowds dancing, singing and living the music to the fullest. In addition to the concerts, you can immerse yourself in workshops and exhibitions, or enjoy the delicious flavours of the food trucks.
- Dates: 9 to 12 October 2025
- Price: from 20,99
- Official website: https: //fiestadessuds.com/
So Good MAIF Festival
If you’re curious about everything, the So Good MAIF Festival is for you! The Friche la Belle de Mai, a former industrial site transformed into a cultural centre, is the backdrop for this unique event. The programme? A veritable mosaic of music, comedy and talks, mixing established artists with emerging talents. But that’s not all: the festival also has a strong social and environmental focus, with fascinating debates on ecological transition and inclusion. In short, it’s a festival where culture, engagement and fun come together in an amazing setting!
- Dates: September 2025
- Price: from 17
- Official website: https: //www.sogoodmaiffestival.com/
Summer in Marseille
L’Été marseillais 2025 is the event that will transform Marseille into one big cultural playground all summer long. Throughout the summer, you can enjoy a host of free activities: concerts, shows, sporting events and much more, in every corner of the city. The programme is as varied as it is crazy, with rap, electro, world music, circus and even stand-up comedy. In short, if you want to experience the Marseille summer to the full, don’t miss it!
- Dates: July – August 2025
- Official website: https: //etemarseillais.fr/
Festimôme in Aubagne
The Festimôme in Aubagne is the summer event for all ages. Every year, the festival invites companies from all over the world to present a very diverse programme of circus, street arts, concerts and creative workshops. Children can discover shows that are both entertaining and educational, and even take part in workshops to arouse their curiosity. Now in its 24th edition in 2025, the festival has established itself as one of Marseille’s must-see family festivals.
- Dates: July 2025
- Prices: from 5 euros per day
- Official website: https: //www.instagram.com/festimome/?hl=fr
International Festival of Lyric Art of Aix-en-Provence
For opera lovers, the Aix-en-Provence International Festival of Lyric Art is the place to be. Since 1948, this festival has embodied musical and theatrical excellence, attracting the biggest names in the business. With a high-flying programme, 2025 promises to be a great event, with masterpieces such as Mozart’s Don Giovanni under the direction of Sir Simon Rattle. But that’s not all: the festival also stands out for its daring contemporary creations, in which modern music finds its rightful place. The performances come to life in magical locations, creating an unforgettable experience.
- Dates: 4 to 21 July 2025
- Official website: https: //festival-aix.com/
And because the events that energise the city are more than just festivals, check out all the events you can’t miss in Marseille in 2025.
