Events calendar Bouches-Du-Rhône

Like every year at the beginning of summer, the FID Marseille, International Documentary Festival of Marseille, will allow you to discover a very large program with more than a hundred films taking place in different places of the city: cinemas, theaters, libraries, art galleries... This competition of national and international productions presents world premieres of fiction and documentary works. The FID Lab, which supports international co-production, also organizes a number of off-site screenings and training workshops.

The Festival International de Flamenco de Marseille is now an annual meeting of fans of Spanish music and dance. A colourful high-quality festival. All the ingredients of the flamenco culture (singing, music, dance) are represented by artists of international renown. The Toursky and its terraces turn into a Spanish village with tapas, bodigas…

Organised since 1989 and installed in Istres during its first six editions, Savim Autumn then migrates to Marseilles, confirming each year its status as a reference appointment in southern France. The wine growers'lounge and farmer's producers in Marseille owe their reputation to the quality of the exhibitors and producers making the trip, as well as to the authenticity of the products presented. Let your taste buds wake up with experts and discover the different aromas and varieties with free tasting at all stands. You will then be able to make your choice, because here the sales to take advantage of the property prices. Lovers of good wine and gastronomy will be filled by this outside living room, which has even become one of the most beautiful of its kind in France! The excellence of organization and participation is worth a larger audience every year. Don't miss it!

It's gone for a small stride of 10 km, on foot or roller. In mid-November on the Prado beaches.

The Marseille Operettas and musical theatre contest is a national and international competition organized by the municipality every year. It is open without distinction to all French or foreign performers. With an international reputation, he promotes new talent in the field of opera and musical theatre. Don't hesitate to discover them, because the tests are public. Candidates may present themselves either as soloist or duo in one of the following three categories: song, fantasy, musical comedy (without microphone). If they wish, candidates registered in the "duettistes" category will also be able to present themselves individually, subject to a second registration file. Candidates will propose at the time of registration, five pieces or pairs of their choice, of which at least two will belong to the French directory: a piece or duo for the eliminatory test, two pieces or pairs for the semi-final, two pieces or pairs for the final. So if you're telling you to take this wonderful competition or just to come and listen to the tests will take place for the éliminatoires, March 1 st at 17 p. m., the half-finals, March 2nd at 15 p. m. and the final, March 3rd at 15 p. m. Have good gossip!

The Théâtralia is a week entirely dedicated to theatre in all its forms (dance, music, photo), open to a wide audience in the heart of downtown Marseille, the Centre Bourse. During this week devoted to live show, the theatres and artists of Marseille will present excerpts from their creations and the programming of their upcoming season. On the menu: exhibition, animation, reading, workshops, meetings, exchanges, debates and discussions. A place of convivial passage for a festive cultural event where you wouldn't expect it.

This festival never always. Quite the contrary. Already more than 80 000 visitors. It is Richard Martin, the Director of the theatre who is the creator, following a real coup de coeur for a Moscow Theatre Company. The Russian festival will take place from 22 to 24 March and Russian Cinema Week from 12 to 16 March. Cinema sessions followed by Russian cabarets. Rendez-vous emotion, speech, humour and poetry. Program to be discovered on the website.

Created in 2016, this festival takes place every year at the end of May, as if to festively celebrate the return of fine weather. It takes place at the Friche Belle-de-Mai, an inspiring hybrid cultural venue. An IN festival and an OFF festival for Bon Air, each year bringing together thousands of festival-goers to enjoy a cutting-edge, eclectic program of contemporary, especially electronic, music. International stars and up-and-coming talents share the various stages spread across this former industrial complex.

Do you know Marseille's soccer sanctuary? The Stade Vélodrome was built in 1937 by the architect Ploquin. This "temple" of Olympique de Marseille is a mythical, thrilling venue where fans and locals alike are passionate about their favorite team, OM, as well as rugby matches with neighboring Toulon's RCT. Thanks to the European Cup, awarded to France in 2016, priority was given to the construction of this "new" stadium with its ultra-modern design . Changes were made to the structure itself: the stadium is now completely covered! With this^4th extension completed on August 15, 2014, the stadium is now classified in the UEFA "Elite" category. The new stadium now accommodates 67,395 spectators, in optimal conditions of comfort with renewed seating, and improved visibility thanks to a new configuration and seats closer to the pitch. The pillars supporting the roof do not affect the field of vision, and the lighting power is increased and distributed all along the structure for better balance. Last but not least, the adjoining shopping center features restaurants, an auditorium and boutiques. Take a guided tour of the Orange Vélodrome and plunge into the heart of the legendary club. For a good hour (only during school vacations), you'll have the privilege of going behind the scenes of this temple of soccer!

A festival of "sustainable culture", this event is dedicated to traditional folk music and dance. Performances take place in the citadel of Les Baux-de-Provence, the village of Orgon's arena, chapels, castles, gardens and squares.

It's a show not to be missed! An ocean of several thousand ewes, lambs and rams as well as Rove goats (an ancient Provencal breed) and donkeys accompanied by their shepherds in traditional costume and their dogs parade twice around the old town center. It is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful traditional festivals of Provence. It symbolizes the departure of the flocks of sheep that leave Provence in spring to join the pastures of the Alps. And all day long, there is a flea market and a cheese fair.

The event, organized in partnership with the Chambre d'Agriculture des Bouches-du-Rhône, the Town Hall of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence and the Alpilles Regional Nature Park, welcomes about forty local economic actors every year. Craftsmen and producers come to present their products that you can taste on the Cours Marceau and on the Avenue de la Libération. A.O.C. wines from Baux-de-Provence, honey, candied fruits from Saint-Rémy, jams, sweets, delicatessen, olive oil and tapenade, not to mention fruits and vegetables, are on the programme, as well as numerous events designed to highlight the local gastronomic heritage.

Every year, the Collegiale Saint-Martin hosts Festival Organa around its large organ. Consisting of weekly auditions, this festival hosts the best organists in the world for exceptional concerts. The organ of the collegiate church was installed in 1842. It is considered a contemporary masterpiece: it includes 62 games (about 5,000 pipes) spreading over three keyboards and a pedal piano.

The village pays tribute to the writer who lived in Fontvieille. On the agenda of this day: mass in Provençal under the walkway of the Pines, great pegoulado in the streets of the village with parade of regionalists groups in traditional costumes, then dances at the foot of the mill of Daudet with its and lights at the Théâtre de Greenbelt du moulin de Daudet.

Every year Eyguières honours his patron saint, Vérédème, who arrived in the village in the th century. The program of this festival lasts five days: race decorative, ball, rally for children, folk parade, pre-dinner lunch, abrivado, giant aioli and fireworks show. Between tradition and conviviality.

Every year in June, the inhabitants of the small village of Maussane decorate a wagon, the Ramado Ramado, to honor Eloi, the protector of the bêtes and trait. Some trait, richly harnachés to the century, decorated with flowers and ribbons, draw this cart decorated with plants. The troupe away into the streets of the village, where it carries out several passages with different appearance under crowd cheers.

Every Easter Tuesday in honour of the saint, Pope and martyr of the third century, the inhabitants of Eygalières depart from the centre of the village, with the boundary and Seen and travel over one kilometre to arrive at the chapel Saint-Sixtus.

In the program of this traditional festival: abrivado (taureaux run by boundary), ball, spectacle of varieties in open air, crossing the village of a flowery cart occupied by children in Provençal costume, in the glow of torchlight worn by young riders, fireworks.

Created to honour the patron saint of the city, the Votive Party of Saint-Rémy brings together lovers of Provençal traditions, fine costumes and the Provençal feast. It takes place every year for 10 days, when you combine bulls races, swane out of bulls in the streets, balls, fireworks and carnival.

At the midnight mass in Saint Vincent church, the inhabitants of Les Baux-de-Provence return to this very ancient ceremony and animated the living crèche. The pastrage pays tribute to the shepherds. This very ancient pastoral custom corresponds to the period of lambing. The boss of the pastres wearing his cape of bure, a enrubanné hat and holding his pilgrim's stick, is surrounded by other shepherds, children and girls who are present, including a small pastre holding the last born lamb. The procession is illuminated by light lights passing through the village. All the pastres then go into procession to the altar, to the sound of drums and galoubets, to bring the lamb in offering the priest in offering the priest and paying homage to the child Jesus.

Offering in part an urban landscape (relative however: we are in Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône), then take us in a natural and preserved setting along the route of the beach Napoleon. The opportunity to take advantage of the panorama on the coast. Another asset? There are many sports activities to be carried out: The smooth mix allows joggers and cyclists to share their playground with roller and skateboard enthusiasts.

Tariff: free.

Distance: 7 km.

Difficulty: .

Designed to some extent on the old railway, this small Green lane is ideal for budding enthusiasts! Only four kilometres long between Saint-Rémy-de-Provence and Mas-Blanc-des-Alpilles, a track almost flat, with the coated smooth; many criteria that make it accessible to everyone! Jogging in the morning, cycling in the afternoon walk in roller-skate, there are many activities here! Attention, the green lane is not indicated in Saint-Rémy. To reach it, it is necessary to engage in avenue Mistral, in downtown (D5 towards Maillane). At the roundabout, take the avenue du Maréchal-Juin, on the left, and continue on avenue du Général-Koenig, opposite. The green lane begins further, on D99.

Price: free.

Distance: 4 km.

Difficulty: easy.

Two hours walking, one hour running, this course presents itself as a good option for Sunday walk as for daily jogging. There is little risk of losing you: The, forest is bordered by four ponds - Lavalduc Pond, Engrenier Pond, Can Pond and Citis Pond. The itinerary starts at the parking lot preceding Saint-Blaise chapel. Shortly after this building, do not miss the archaeological site of the same name: it dates from the Iron Age and if the heart tells you it is open to the public.

Tariff: free.

Duration: 2 h walking, 1 h running.

Difficulty: .

Markup: yellow.

Three nights, seventeen free concerts. The slogan is effective and the green theater is invested by a family and festive public. This festival organized by the association "La Fonderie" is based on an eclectic musical program, alternating regional artists and internationally renowned artists. A mixture of styles and genres. It is also the occasion to attend graphic performances of street art and animations for young and old.

This is the Do It experience. The Open A Camp appeared in France in 2012. The Aix are of the party with a laboratory of Aix-périmentation and a. Objective: creativity, solidarity, tricks and crafts. It is a question of self-help, therefore, of helping each other to achieve a drone, an object with digital support in 3 D, the creation of digital music, etc. In the programme: kitchen, gardening, electronics, computer, games, free software, etc. A great Forum for Citizen Invention.

The professionals in the region are waiting for you over these two days to reveal their benefits so that your wedding is the most beautiful of your memories. From large national brands to local artisans, you will be aware of all the new trends. Scénarisés parades are the two days (12 h -15 h -17 h 30).

The Cezanne Tattoo Ink is an international tattoo convention that, discreetly, becomes an expected meeting in the city. It is true that the major national and international names of the profession are present. It is an opportunity to see them work, to seek advice from them. For the undecided, it's probably the place to find the drawing that will follow them all a lifetime. Insiders compare trends and colors.

This year the Printemps des Poètes pays tribute to the African French-speaking poetry relatively unknow among the general public. From Kateb Yacine to U Tam'si or Senghor just to name a few famous, African poetry deserves to be heard and takes a pivotal role in this 19th edition. Productions that are characterised by an orality from the tradition of the griot, originally from sub-Saharan culture and which remains to be discovered. As poetry is borderless, it's beyond the African continent that we will hear the poetic works from other regions, from the West indies to Guyana, via Madagascar and Mayotte.

As a great opportunity to go to Palais Omnisports, the glide palace of Marseille hosts within the framework of the European Capital of sport Marseille Provence, a spectacular tournament represented by Massilia Hockey Club and gathering four teams from Italy, Spain, Tunisia and France. Find out more information on the website of the Massilia Hockey Club which invests throughout the year on training courses in order to prepare the Marseille hockey players new generation.

This championship brings together over 80 high-level professionals from all over the world to the David beaches. A unique event in Marseille, as this is the first time that the Marseille city has a world-class test with a series of W-shaped slalom courses. A week that celebrates windsurfing and gliding sports. 

This platform for the young contemporary creation accompanies young artists and develops a work around new scenic writings. Each year, Komm'n act offers the public to discover and share the artistic offers of the new generation. Several days of meetings and exchanges to share the “views” and to open perspectives.

This race will take place in the middle of Marseille on a loop of 5 km, including 3 km in Borly Park and 2 km around the racetrack. What can be found in the southern sun? Go to your shoes!

Distance: 5 km.

Departure: at 9 a. m. at Borely Park.

Difficulty: easy.