Fun and entertainment Calanques

This cafe-bar-restaurant surmounted by a clock, which makes the corner between the course of Estienne-d'Orves and the rue Breteils, has a beautiful terrace that attracts a fairly eclectic clientele. You can also install inside, but beware, there are not many places. Since its opening in 2013, the owners (of the café opposite, The Pointu) have been able to renew the place and its kitchen. In addition to having a drink (an antifungal cocktail, a mojito, or a glass of wine - the original card, which is also to be discovered inside the bistro!), you can eat it (tapas, pork plates) or eat it more consistently, and very well: tender and bone bones, seven-hour roasted lamb and vegetables, or the famous slut salad with its gizzards and poultry livers. Slate changes regularly! The heart of! is the perfect place for your palate! A pretty little address. Note that evenings are often organized with neighbors across the way during the summer!

This «industrial cathedral» is one of the essential places of the Marseilles scene. Created in 2002, Le Cabaret Random is a theater, but also a club located in the heart of the Ravhe de la Belle de May, a former tobacco factory transformed today into a cultural pole with over 70 structures bringing together artists and producers. The Cabaret, well known for the Marseillais, can accommodate more than 100 people depending on events and is aimed at an audience wishing to make sound discoveries ranging from electro to hip-hop through rock, soul, funk…................................................ focused on "emerging emerging urban cultures". In the summer, programming is partly on the roof of the mountain. Also note the quality of the sound system reviewed in 2012, probably the best in the city. Many artists and groups played on this scene, Hindi Zahra, Soom T, Justice, Major Lazer, Wu Tang Clan, Woodkid, Pete Doherty, Aloe Blacc, Laurent Garnier, M 83, Kendrick Lamar, Tricky, Orelsan, Kendrick Lamar, Tricky, Ten Years After, Mudhoney, Girls, Black Lips, etc. We can't all quote them, but you can go with your eyes closed, provided you have your ears open. Only regret, shame that the place is so little accessible at night and at night. The solution is walking, not so far away from the Longchamp neighborhood.

In this neighbourhood bistro in La Plaine, there's no fuss: you simply come to drink a cup, chat with friends, listen to live music in the evening when a concert is scheduled... The decor is sober, even atypical, with this reproduction of the "Last Supper". On the music side, behind the small stage, Brassens, Brel and Ferré are at home here and rub shoulders with some jazzy flights of fancy ... For a long time called "Chez Hassan", this bar has however had a new owner for a few years now. He regularly organises concerts with local artists. This bar is anchored in the popular culture of Marseille and is notably quoted in the famous Marseille trilogy of Izzo.

Located on the lively Cours Notre-Dame-du-Mont, this is one of the most lively night bars and where you can come and wiggle your hips for part of the evening. You enter the bar by a long and elegant bar where the staff is ready to serve you beers, spirits and other cocktails. At the back, a small room constitutes the dancefloor, often warm and lively atmosphere, djs with various influences and good sound installation. The audience is young, friendly and relaxed. In the early evening, happy hour allows you to have an aperitif on the small terrace in front of the bar. Nice staff and security, all you have to do is let yourself go

Welcome to Black Bird Coffee, one of the city's best coffee shops (our favorite). The decor is cosy and modern, with big leather armchairs, shelves of books and pretty hanging plants. Eugénie takes care of the cooking: carrot cakes, homemade fondant cookies, banana bread... On weekends, you'll flock here for a delicious brunch featuring a savoury platter and an all-you-can-eat sweet buffet (remember to make reservations). The best in town, in our opinion. At lunchtime, there's a slate of suggestions. Lovely welcome.

Theater of greenery, outdoor theater, the Silvain Theater is directed towards the sea, loti behind the Vallon des Auffes. This little personal madness of Mr. Silvain, who had him built in 1923, works again, because he has long been left behind. The 28 000-seat Chamber was renovated and returned to the public in 2011. What a pleasure then to find an eclectic summer program: A lot of music, classical concerts, lyrics, operetta, jazz, world music, dance. The outdoor projections (film fiction fiction, documentaries offered by associations and film projections during the International Documentary Festival) are the other great idea of the theater. We wait for nightfall with family, friends around a picnic, then the sitting begins… Absolutely magnificent frame!

Ideally located on the Quai de Rive-Neuve, Badaboum Théâtre has dedicated its programming to young audiences for over 25 years. The shows and schedules are adapted for very young children, from 3 to 12 years old. On the program: puppet shows, story readings, circus shows and small fairy tales. A snack extends these moments of escape from poetry and history. Workshops and workshops in theatre, circus and dance are also offered during the week and during the holidays, mainly for 5-12 year olds, and occasionally for young actors. Finally, wake-up classes from 18 months are available.

Last bastion of the once flourishing Marseille jazz scene, the Pelle Mêle is located a stone's throw from the Old Port and gathers from Tuesday to Saturday a public of jazz and live music lovers. The program is rich and varied every week with an open mic night every Friday (reservation strongly advised). It is a beautiful place of night life where you can discover local and international artists that you will only ask to follow afterwards. In the evening, accompany your drinks with quesadillas or cuttlefish in parsley.

Near the Docks of La Joliette, this former wheat silo dates from 1927. Rehabilitated in 2011, it is now a performance hall dedicated to artistic programming: concerts, dance, theater, comedy... Labeled as a "20th century heritage site", its development is part of the Euroméditerranée project. A masterpiece of acoustics, visibility and comfort, meticulously studied. Discover this Italian-style theater, a room divided into three balconies with a modularity in "all seated" and "standing" version. This is where the great artists perform in Marseille.

The Les 3 Palmes multiplex in the Valentine's commercial area has 11 high-capacity cinemas equipped with Dolby Digital audio technology. It programs films for the general public in French: Hollywood blockbusters, all the production of French films, including comedies, children's animation films and 3D films in the majority. A very family-friendly, modern and practical American-style multiplex when you want to combine cinema and shopping in the nearby shopping centre, with a confectionery area, a games and leisure area with 30 machines. Restaurants next to the cinema (Hippopotamus and Dixie Blues). A little expensive but the quality of the infrastructure comes at a price. Supervised parking.

Behind this Greek temple façade lies a temple of gambling. The Casino Barrière offers 229 ultra-modern slot machines and 11 traditional gaming tables, all integrated into a Baroque/Oriental decor of the finest effect. While gambling remains the main objective for visitors, the establishment also offers a wide range of entertainment all year round: dinner shows, live concerts, magic shows, revues... A festive universe in which to spend time.

A place devoted to entertainment for 150 years, this historic cinema was first called Le Casino (1857) then Les Folies marseillaises (1878) before the construction of the Théâtre des Variétés in 1887, of which the facade sculpted by the architect Joseph Letz remains today. After an uncertain year 2016 and three years of struggle following the loss in 2013 of its Art et Essai label, the future of cinema was shaky, but finally the commercial court ruled and it was taken over by Jean Mizrahi (YMAGIS). Major renovations were undertaken in 2019 and it is now as good as new, while retaining its cachet. Renewed comfort, modernity, a major historical cinema to be supported for sure. Programming of major, alternative and documentary films. The culture of Marseilles is partly played out here.

Now open all week to satisfy both karaoke fans and those who simply want to relax with a good beer, as the Coco is also a bar. All kinds of drinks up to the desired spirits and cocktails are offered (quite expensive though). Before "karaoker", eat a good ice or a good crepe to give you voice energy. Note that the establishment has a stock of 40 000 titles mainly focused on the international varieties category. Just across from the sea, Coco Bongo adds to a lively (but relaxing) atmosphere with a relaxing cocktail with a cocktail in front of the Great Blue moss.

The reopening of the mythical Corniche club was expected at the turn. A place on 2 floors, which was previously reserved for the quadras, now opens to a young clientele. The Marseille DJ, Greg essians, in charge of programming, bets on Friday (Friday's 80 ' s) and Saturday's more generalist with R'n'b, koudour and music on demand. For the garden, the "cozy lounge" surpassed the old velvet and wood. As far as the musical environment is concerned, London offers a very eclectic choice as you can focus on zouk, as well as more electro-magnetic sounds or variety (frequent passages of the tubes of the 1980 s).

In 2020, this unmissable Marseilles brasserie celebrated its 110th anniversary! For generations, people have sat there to see or be seen. Today, as in the past, actors filming in Marseille have a drink here, as do politicians looking for contact. The brasserie atmosphere is assured, the terrace XXL, with a panoramic view of the port. You can sunbathe there in summer and winter. It is one of the best places to have breakfast on the terrace. Traditional drinks menu and small kitchen all day, very practical.