May is the season for lilies of the valley and good deals. The fine weather is setting in, and with it the desire to fill up on original and fun activities. To inspire you, discover our selection of cultural events, workshops, exhibitions and activities to do in Marseille in early spring!
1. Take advantage of the May holidays to get away from it all in one of the charming villages near Marseille.
Close to the sea and the mountains, Provence is home to a multitude of charming, picturesque villages. Just a short drive from Marseille, discover these hidden, authentic treasures. Marseille Secrète invites you to discover 10 of the most beautiful Provencal villages, which you’ll want to explore or rediscover.
2. Attend a candlelight concert and let yourself be lulled to sleep by the best music of our time.
Candlelight reinvents itself with the seasons. With the arrival of spring, let yourself be carried away by candlelight concerts, accompanied by new themes. Immerse yourself in the magical world of the greatest hits by Queen, Coldplay and Imagine Dragons, not forgetting Hans Zimmer’ s magnificent film scores and ABBA classics, all performed by talented musicians! Don’t delay, tickets are going fast!
📍Théâtre de l’Oeuvre, Marseille
📅 May 23 and 24, 2025
💲From €17.95
3. Treat yourself to the opening of the new Barbotin brasserie in Marseille
In the heart of the Cours Honoré d’Estienne d’Orves, where terraces line up to welcome Marseillais who have come to savor the first rays of spring, a new address has recently opened. And not the least! After conquering Paris, Lille and Lyon with its typically French brasseries, the Nouvelle Garde group is finally settling in Marseille with the opening of Brasserie Barbotin. Barely a few months after its inauguration, the terrace is already fully booked, in a warm and sunny atmosphere – which is only to be expected in Marseille!
📍 21 Cr Honoré d’Estienne d’Orves, 13001 Marseille
📅 Open daily from 11.45am to 11.30pm
4. Test Odyssée Sonore, a unique experience 1 hour from Marseille
1h15 from Marseille, visit L’Odyssée Sonore, a unique immersive experience in the heart of Orange’s Théâtre Antique. Equipped with a sound-reality headset, immerse yourself in a mythological journey where Terra, goddess of the Earth, awakens after 2,000 years. Interact with the gods, let the monument vibrate to the rhythm of the elements, and become an actor in a legendary quest. Sounds, images and ancient stories intertwine to bring to life a forgotten world. Accessible from age 7, this 45-minute adventure blends history, technology and emotion. Book your tickets now and let yourself be transported beyond time!
📍Théâtre antique d’Orange – Rue Madeleine Roch, 84100 Orange
💲 From €18
5. Take part in The Echo Festival
The Echo festival returns to Marseille to thrill you! Get ready for five days of intense music in Marseille, where artists with universes as wild as they are spellbinding will thrill you, between raw rock, hypnotic electro and bold pop. Four emblematic venues will host this explosion of sound, for a unique atmosphere at every stop. Among the talents to be discovered: Alpha Maid, Dan A, Doucesoeur, KOKOKO!, Marie Davidson and Tessina. An eclectic line-up that promises some great discoveries! The penultimate weekend of May promises to be a musical one under Marseille’s skies.
📅 May 20 to 24, 2025
🫰 Tickets from €13
6. See a legendary Jul concert on May 23 or 24
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9OyO3bTqFg
No need to introduce him, he’s almost part of Marseille’s heritage! J’oublie tout, Paranoia, Tchikita, Bande Organisée and so on! We all know Jul, and we’ve all listened to one of his sounds in our car as we drove along the Canebière! His concerts promise to be incredible! Imagine the whole Orange Vélodrome stadium singing in unison with the artist! One thing’s for sure: you’ve got to be there!
📅 May 23 and 24, 2025
📍Stade Orange Vélodrome, 3 Bd Michelet, 13008 Marseille, France
7. Relax in one of Marseille’s best yoga classes
Renowned the world over for its benefits to body and mind, yoga is becoming increasingly popular! But, let’s face it, taking the plunge isn’t always easy! To help you take the time to relax, Marseille Secrète has selected the best places to discover (or deepen) the practice of yoga in Marseille. Namasté!