Friday, May 8
Enjoy a meal at sunset with music at Les Terrasses du Port
With the arrival of beautiful days, Les Terrasses du Port is enhancing its offerings and becoming a must-visit destination for your evenings in Marseille, turning into a vibrant nightlife hub. More than just a daytime spot, it’s also a perfect place to relax and indulge in the evening. Outdoor restaurants by the square or with a sea view or even District for a food court vibe, these three complementary spaces cater to all your desires, from afterwork hangouts with colleagues to family dinners, and enjoying drinks with friends on the terrace at sunset.
Starting May 8, the restaurants in the shopping center will be open every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening for the District area – offering shared terraces, a warm atmosphere, and a diverse array of cuisines including burgers, Korean, Italian, bagels, salads, and sushi – and seven days a week for the other venues.Outdoor restaurants. No doubt, Les Terrasses du Port are making a splash this spring as a truly vibrant place where gastronomy, friendliness, and an exceptional setting come together to offer an accessible Marseillaise experience for everyone in the evenings. The cherry on top? To kick things off, two musical evenings await you on May 8th and 9th, featuring live bands, roaming jazz, and DJ sets.
.jpg)
Les Terrasses du Port
9, quai du Lazaret – 2e
Starting from May 8, 2026
Musical evenings on Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9, 2026
More info
Discover the photos of Jonathan Bertin at the Faces gallery
Since last March, Jonathan Bertin, who describes himself as an “artist of the ultra-ordinary,” has been showcasing his project Impressionism at the stunning Marseille gallery Faces. It’s an invitation to see the world differently, with photographs that capture the moment and the emotions of everyday life. A tribute to the ordinary, where digital imagery regains the vibrancy of painting and the sweetness of memory. Between Normandy landscapes and Seoul lights, Jonathan Bertin explores the fleeting nature of moments: a passerby, a reflection...and a setting sun. The blur becomes a language, revealing the hidden emotion behind reality.
See this post on Instagram
Impressionism, Jonathan Bertin
Galerie Faces
232, rue d'Endoume – 7th
Until May 17, 2026
More info
Let's enjoy some open air in one of the most iconic places in Marseille!
Iconic place of Marseille’s heritage recently reopened to the public, the Citadel of Marseille is a unique cultural space where architecture, creativity, and music come together. The good news? Alongside the Hanging Gardens, the venue is kicking off its summer season with organic wine, cocktails, food trucks, sunsets, happiness, and of course, DJ sets that celebrate the current electronic scene. Headlining the event is the German-Italian David August, bringing his musical universe that merges melodic techno with contemporary sounds, while also exploring more experimental and orchestral formats. Get ready for an intense and immersive performance! And joining him will be the resident Oyster Catcher to kick off the evening, along with a surprise special guest!
Voir cette publication sur Instagram
Jardins Citadelle
Citadel of Marseille (Fort-Saint-Nicolas)
Montée du Souvenir Français – 7th
Friday, May 8, 2026, from 4:30 PM to 11:30 PM
More info and tickets
Saturday, May 9
We’re going to (re)discover the Marseille Opera
There are some events that you just cannot miss for any reason. "Everyone to the Opera!" is definitely one of those. On May 8, 9, and 10, the French operas and, especially the ones from Marseille, will open their doors for free, inviting you to discover the backstage and making lyrical art and dance accessible through exceptional events and encounters. What’s on the agenda at the Marseille Opera? An exhibition of costumes, guided tours, and more!(classical or contemporary dance classes, participatory singing workshops, concerts… A rich and freely accessible program (just remember to book in advance).
See this post on Instagram
Everyone at the Opera
Opéra de Marseille
2, rue Molière – 1st
Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 9:15 AM to 5:00 PM
More info and schedule
This weekend, we are launching the 3rd edition of the Les Plus Belles de Mai festival in the heart of the Belle de Mai neighborhood. What's the concept? Four women, four nights, four venues. The festival questions, celebrates, and highlights the role of women in public spaces while shining a light on their presence, their stories, and their power through a sensitive, engaged, and accessible artistic program. For four days, everyday places (often bars run by women) transform into vibrant, open, and inclusive stages. And for this first gathering, set for this Saturday, May 9, we’ll meet at Bar Marius (run by Dominique) with performances that include dance, singing, a DJ set in the evening, and urban karaoke.
Voir cette publication sur Instagram
The Most Beautiful of May
From May 9 to May 29, 2026
More info and schedule
Let's treat ourselves to a night of sweetness at Hotel Amista
In the Noailles district, Hotel Amista – just opened last summer – immerses us in a cocoon of pure sweetness inspired by Provençal charm. Housed in a historic building dating back to the 18th century, it showcases the warm and sunny art of living in Marseille, with cotton fabrics and Provençal patterns. Experience the Mediterranean vibrancy, always with generosity and without pretension. On the restaurant side, the Louison table embraces the "like at home" philosophy, featuring authentic dishes, no fuss, all about sharing and friendliness, in a cozy bistro atmosphere that’s chic but not stuffy.indee.
Check out this post on Instagram
Hôtel Amista
2, rue des Récolettes – 1st
More info and reservations
Sunday, May 10
We're enjoying sushi in an amazing setting at Matsuri
If you love themed restaurants, you...You'll be served! In its new location on Rue de Paradis, Matsuri offers you a total immersion into a Japanese house with a 70s aesthetic, featuring a delectable conveyor belt with 1001 sushi options. But of course, on your plate, you'll find so much more than just sushi, especially the best of Japanese cuisine. Sashimi, tataki, salmon-avocado California rolls, skewers, and gyoza stand alongside the house's signature dishes: taco nori, sashizza, onigiri, comforting hot bentos, and ramen and udon enhanced with smoky touches of shichimi. Grab your chopsticks!
Voir cette publication sur Instagram
Matsuri Marseille Paradis
74, rue Paradis – 6th
More info and reservations
Let's enjoy drinks high up with the return of the guinguette Le Bon Air
What better way to wrap up this (long) weekend than with a sunset over the heights of Marseille? Great news, because on May 8, the famous bar perched at 139 meters high, at the foot of the Bonne Mère, is kicking off its new summer season. Join us at Le Bon Air, back with drinks, tapas, and especially, one of the most stunning spots in the Phocean City.
Voir cette publication sur Instagram
The Good Air
Notre Dame de la Garde – 6th
More Info
