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For the past six years, Marseilles has been transformed into a festive and cultural meeting place, and in 2025, the Été Marseillais returns with an even richer, more inclusive program, accessible to all and entirely free of charge, combining concerts, shows, street entertainment, museums by night, open-air screenings and relaxation areas in every district, to make the city a welcoming and lively place, where everyone can take full advantage of the cultural offer.

Published on 23 June 2025

"l'Été Marseillais" highlights

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Scene on the water

From Friday, July 4 to Sunday, August 3, 2025, the Scène sur l’eau on Quai du Port offers a free, exceptional and eclectic program of concerts, live shows and themed evenings for families and friends to enjoy .

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Marseille's summer village

From August 4 to 24, the Stade Nautique Florence Arthaud will be offering sporting, cultural and educational activities for all ages every day from 4.30pm, as well as festive evenings with shows and concerts on Fridays and Saturdays from 8pm to 11pm, and open-air cinema sessions every Sunday.

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Club l'Été Marseillais

From July 5 to August 3, the Espace Mistral(16th arrondissement) welcomes young and old alike for sporting, cultural and educational activities from Monday to Thursday, 10am to 7pm, and until 10pm from Friday to Sunday, with a festive program of shows, stand-up comedy, concerts and open-air cinema on weekends.

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For children

From July 7 to August 29, l’Été Marseillais invites children and families to take advantage of a wide range of free sportsactivities (tremplin du sport) anda rich cultural and leisure program.

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Events in every district of the city

From June 21 to September 14,Été Marseillais takes place in every district of the city, with concerts, shows, open-air cinemas and street entertainment, highlighting the richness of Marseille’s identity.

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Outdoors

From June 21 to August 29, the city comes alive with a host of cultural, sporting and leisure activities for everyone, whatever their age, neighborhood or physical condition, to make the most of summer in Marseille.

August 15 show

This year, Karaoké de l’Été Marseillais moves from the Parc Longchamp to the Esplanade Gisèle Halimi.
The evening kicks off with a festive musical atmosphere, before ending in style with a show combining drones and pyrotechnic effects.

🗓️Vendredi August 15
⏱️Dès 6pm
🗺️ Esplanade J4 Gisèle Halimi
Promenade Robert Laffont
13002 Marseille

Visit the Digue du Large

Embark from the Vieux-Port (4 Quai du Port, 2nd) for a guided tour of the port’s history and enjoy an exceptional stopover on the Digue du Large. Reservations required.

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      Summer market

      Like every summer, come and rediscover the talents and know-how of the local arts and crafts that make up the richness and identity of the Marseille region.

      🗓️Du June 22 to August 31
      ⏱️Du Sunday to Thursday, 11am to 9pm
      Fridays and Saturdays, 11am to 10pm
      🗺️ Bas de la Canebière and Quai de la Fraternité

      The “Made in Marseille” Market

      Twenty manufacturers with the “Fabriqué à Marseille”label will be exhibiting their creations, offering Marseillais and visitors alike a great opportunity to discover the wealth and diversity of local craftsmanship.

      🗓️Le July 11 and 25 and August 8 and 22
      ⏱️ from 4pm to 9pm
      🗺️ Place Général De Gaulle
      13001 Marseille