Events calendar Bouches-Du-Rhône

Festival Poc invites us in the heart of Marseille and invests several districts of the city for three days to make us discover galleries and artists of all kinds: painters, graffiti artists, sculptors, plastic artist, designers... An artistic marathon active day and night with 62 places from the gallery to the restaurant via the artist workshop. Open days to the general public to see, feel, exchange and be amazed around the work of more than 120 artists! 3 days of entertainment, for adults and children, with performances, initiation workshops, games, concerts, street shows, treasure hunts, etc...

In the heart of the vineyards of Provence, Musique en vignes is paradise. Once you arrive, you will be offered a drink as a welcome. To enjoy the view, you can eat (tapas, burgers, sandwiches...). Around 9:30 pm, the concert will take place in the courtyard of the cellar. Rock, soap opera, and covers with very prominent groups. The atmosphere is good child, the spectators do not hesitate to dance. Musique en vignes is a festival and a state of mind not to be missed next summer! Every year, the festival takes place at the end of July.

Post tenebras lux is a Calvinist Latin inscription, found on the entablature of a cross-window, the only vestige of the former large residence that occupied this place and which means light after darkness. It is now a pretty open-air square used for photo exhibitions to showcase local heritage. Farmers' paths, know-how, fauna and flora... the themes allow creators to express their talent. And there is no shortage of them. Some stone benches make it almost a place for meditation.

Revive through this exhibition the great adventure of the Suez Canal. Documents, archives and photographs will reflect this defining chapter of our modern history, decisive in world trade and determining for the port of Marseille.

The Festival de théâtres de marionnettes takes place in Châteaurenard, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, in the Bouches-du-Rhône département. Created in 2007, this festival is now in its 4th year. It offers over 20 performances accessible to all audiences, with shows for children, teens/adults and the general public. Among the companies taking part are Cie Coatimundi, Les voisins du dessus, Caramantran, and many others. Performances take place in various venues around the city, including the Salle du Rialto, the Salle du Réal and the Salle de l'Étoile. The festival is organized by this company.

Košice 2013, European Capital of culture, presents an overview of the Slovak culture with concerts - Pacora Trio & Bashavel, a culinary show, the screening of a Slovak documentary film, paper têtes , in the presence of the manager Dušan Hanák and the franco-swiss Slovak philosopher Miroslav Marcelli. A show of contemporary dance offered by Studio Théâtre Banská Bystrica is also introduced, as well as a theatrical creation. This program is complemented by a series of films that will be shown in the Film.

The Excurs (Marseille hikers!) once again offer their great appointment in the coves, for all the good walkers. Several courses are offered, with different starting points. The 108 ^th critérium of the coves - on registration! -it is an imposed march of 16, 24, 32 or 38 kilometres in the coves between Cassis and Marseilles. It is open to everyone!

On March 11, 2018, the Commune-Mirabeau commune will host the 37 ^th edition of its spring race. In the programme: a 5,1 km circuit exclusively reserved for women's gente, and a 11,3 km circuit to browse alone or by team. Join the 500 participants in this user-friendly challenge! Rewards will be given to the end of the test, but remember that anyway, the important thing is to participate!

Tariff: € 12 for the 11,3 km

Distance: 11,3 km.

Difficulty: easy to average.

Rendez-vous: Parc Victor Mellan des Barnouins.

Other practical information: The 5,1 km race is exclusively reserved for women. Any non-licensee shall have a medical certificate indicating the absence of a contraindication to the practice of the race on foot.

Every night of the week in July and August, the Lucien-Toulmond dock takes place,

Shepherds'festival:

exhibition, Provencal vigil, transhumance in town with more than 3 000 sheep, folk groups, handicraft market, shows…

French championship of contests. CAT 251

summer, the nights of the palio:

concerts in the Arènes Arena.

»: bullfighting, abrivado, peña, bodega…

Saint John Festival:

Medieval Party: historical revival, ball parade, street shows.

Festival of the Elancées (dance, circus, acrobatics…).

Each year, the Maillanais commemorate the birth of the poet Frédéric Mistral, born on 8 September 1830. During this day, a mass in Provence was followed by a pilgrimage to the cemetery in tribute to the poet with the participation of the Atelier du Costume, Des and Children of Schools workshop. Then, place to show and animations, with concert and book to book in the streets of the village.

Also two other festivals are organized each summer at the Château de L'Empéri: the Jazz Festival and the Festival Théâtre Côté Cour. The programmes will be available at the Tourism Office in early June.

Aubagne is a town known for its cultural association Atelier Terres et Arts de Provence. This workshop offers artistic and creative activities to local residents and visitors alike.

The xvi Aix-en-Baroque Festival of Heritage Music is held from July 7 to 12, 2012 and Program five concerts: re of a provence work: The Muses of Campra, works to grand-choir (Campra, Vallière, David), French spirit of the Middle Ages in our days, motets of André Campra, Divertissement entertainment. This year all concerts take place at the Sacré-Coeur Chapel. Poitevin, Campra, Gilles, Belissen, Estienne… are among the musicians privileged by the ensemble aix of baroque music of the Orphée d'Orphée. Created in 1986, this association of musicians and music lovers aims to re-establish and disseminate works inscribed in Provençal heritage. The choir is composed of some singers, within which several soloists, vocal and instrumental formations coexist. During the renovation of the Sainte-Catherine chapel, the usual fief of the Festes, the musicians and singers are welcomed to the Chapel of the Sacred Heart which now vibrates with the rich sounds of the great motets and des, the harmonies of the suites and sonatas… The Festes of Orphée organise concerts throughout the year with a strong time in summer during Aix-en-Baroque. A great moment of emotion.

Since January 2017 and under the aegis of the town hall of the 1st and 7th districts, the "Sundays of the Canebière" have been held on the most famous avenue of the Phocéenne city. Entirely pedestrianized, it is invaded by a crowd of curious people, a multitude of animations, groups, parades and becomes a market of local products and crafts, a record fair and much more. Each month, the edition adopts a different theme that delights young and old alike. A really nice and successful initiative to revitalize the city centre on Sundays.

The Mai Festival May-diterranée of the Toursky Theatre still combines dance, cinema and music. Sensitivity, sensuality, emotions and virtuosity with the voice of Angélique Ionatos! Take a quick look at the detailed program on the website, and pay attention not too soon to book!

The Association for the Active Promotion of Books organizes a monthly day of antique and modern books and documents on the first and third Saturdays of each month (only the first Saturdays in July and August), bringing together about fifteen professional booksellers. Old books, first editions, illustrated books, but also documentary books in the most varied domains up to comic books and detective books of collection.

The Festival photo d'Aix has chosen a very special approach with its Regards Croisés (Crossed Views) between international artists. Each year, a different country is invited to take part in a "match" with France. But there are also "Parcours" on a variety of themes: Portraits, fragility, free, unusual... The guided tours are very interesting. Events are organized by La Fontaine Obscure, an association of photographers whose gallery of the same name presents the work of a photographer every month. The photographs are exhibited in various places around the city.

Since 2010, the Salon des Antiquaires du Pays d'Aix, which has taken place with great success for eight years at the Tholonet, at the foot of the Sainte-Victoire Mountain, is expanding and expanding to become the "Salon des Antiquaires Pays d'Aix - Marseille". This prestigious exhibition has the label "France Ancient Authenticity Quality" and is visited as a true museum. 80 renowned dealers of which 20 galleries of ancient and contemporary art exhibit exceptional works from the th to the th centuries (furniture, paintings of very good signature, sculptures, art objects, argenteries, jewellery, decorations, ancient Chinese and African art etc.).

This gymnastics competition has been held in Marseille for 35 years. This year again, this great event will take place at the Palais des Sports, near the Velodrome stadium. Three days of competition by teams or individuals, of meetings between enthusiasts, amateurs and professionals. The Master Massilia brings together the world's best while the Tournoi des Cigales gives a chance to the regional hopefuls from 9 to 13 years old. Not to be missed, the closing gala and the final by apparatus opposing the 12 best gymnasts of the qualifications. In parallel, animations and stands are there to allow the registrations, the simple information and the sensitization to the handisport

In 2023, the Acontraluz festival was already seven years old. A musical event that has become a must in the cultural landscape of Marseille. Each year, many international artists meet in various places of the city, with the main stages on the side of the J4 at the Joliette, but not only, since musical and visual animations are organized in the streets of the Phocaean city. The orientation of the festival is rather focused on electronic music, but hip-hop and reggae artists are also part of the attractive evenings. A festive event not to be missed by music lovers. Program and ticketing to be found online.

Jazz concerts on from November to May in one of the best schools of jazz in France (yes!): the IMFP. Jazz and quality are organised in the theatre of the school.

The IRONMAN 70.3 du pays d'Aix is the only French competition over the Ironman distance to qualify for the world championships. It attracts 2,500 competitors, including many foreign triathletes (some 50 nationalities). The Aix competition, created in 2011, starts with a 1.9 km swim at Lac du Plantain in Peyrolles, followed by a 90 km bike ride through the Aix countryside and a 21.1 km half-marathon, finishing in the city's narrow streets and Parc de la Torse. The course is divided into three 7 km loops, with a finish on Cours Mirabeau. The event also includes the Irongirl, a running event for women aged 15 and over, and the Ironkids for children.

A newcomer to the running scene (^1st held in Aix in 2018), the Bacchantes race raises funds to fight male cancers, particularly prostate cancer. A portion is donated to the French Urology Association. Runners, whether male or female, are required to wear a moustache (natural, glued or drawn) and set off on an 8 km run through the historic center and up to the Parc de la Torse. You can also make it a corporate challenge, by mobilizing a team of employees. A special HPP (Hôpital privé de Provence) prize for the biggest fund-raiser, and a time challenge for the fastest time.

Here's an opportunity to share a beautiful sporting stroll in the heart of the city of Roy René, starting on the Cours Mirabeau. Aix еn Fоuléеs starts with a 5 km course open to everyone aged 14 and over, also аux аthlètеs hаndіspоrts. Then comes the 10 km course, also оuvеrt to tоus, and finally the challenge course in extenso, to do a sports and solidarity challenge as a team. Pitchouns also have their own mini strides, on 400, 800 and 1,200-meter loops.

The Open du Pays d'Aix is a tennis tournament of the professional circuit for men. Although still young, the 10th edition in 2023, this tournament is one of the biggest ATP challengers and enriches the list of sporting events in the Aix region, by imposing itself to the Aix public, the tennis actors of the region and the federation. A central court with a capacity of 2,500 seats, 3 clay courts, 1,500 free seats in the grandstand, 80 VIP boxes with 6 seats. The matches gather many spectators. The event is free and during the event nearly 10,000 visitors come to the Country Club. The atmosphere is friendly, the setting very pleasant, there is a good restaurant on site, a great success!

This renowned annual exhibition brings together more than 260 exhibitors and 28,000 visitors each year. It expresses the spirit of the South in terms of decoration and craftsmanship. The spaces are divided into themes: design (floors, walls, pergolas, lighting), garden (landscapers, furniture, accessories), creators (designers, designers), interior decoration (lighting, fabrics, tableware, household linen, accessories) and design. The event attracts a chic public, in love with a certain art of living, both refined and relaxed. Its outfit announces the coming summer and makes it a must-see event for many Aix residents. Food-trucks to eat on the go.

The prestigious travelling biennial of contemporary art is packing its bags for a few months in Marseille for its 13th edition. Created in the early 1990s by a Dutch art historian, this biennial event takes place in different European cities. An unmissable event for all art lovers who will not fail to come to Marseille for the occasion. A dedicated place is open on the Canebière for all information and for certain events held there. The program is to be discovered online and is divided into three interconnected axes, mixing multiple actors, students, residents and artists.