We keep telling you, there’s no better wedding than the music of great artists in a classical version, and enough candles to do without electricity for the rest of your life. But as with any wedding worthy of the name, the venue is one of the key points. If not THE most important point. So don’t wait to celebrate music, with Candlelight concerts in Marseille of all genres and eras. Remember, it’s the queen of the evening!
European Capital of Culture 2013, Marseille is far from a novice when it comes to events. It’s fair to say that the Phocaean City knows how to host! Candellight set up shop in the southern capital, taking over two of the city’s most emblematic venues: the imposing Citadelle du Fort d’Entrecasteaux, proof of the tenacious character of the southerners, and the intimate Théâtre de l’Oeuvre, close to the old port.
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Palais du Pharo
The foundation stone for this palace was laid on August 15, 1858, and it was to be the home of Emperor Napoleon III. Following the revolution and the establishment of the republic, it became the property of the city of Marseille, where it housed a medical school. Today, it serves as a convention center and hosts numerous events. Its special feature is an auditorium with acoustics perfectly suited to classical concerts. Discover this jewel of Marseille’s history by candlelight.
Théâtre de l’Oeuvre
The sale of a painting for 300,000 euros made it possible to renovate this little theater steeped in history, and above all to reopen it to the delight of the people of Marseille. As you enter the entrance, you discover what has made its charm and reputation. This little theater has the air of a Spanish inn, charged with the conviviality and hospitality for which the south of France is renowned. With its red velvet armchairs and gilded walls, you’ll feel right at home!
Candlelight concerts in Marseille take place in ever more sumptuous settings. With your head under the stars or in the comfort of a mythical concert hall, you’ll be transported to the melodies of your favorite artists by the warm glow of thousands of candles shining on the ground in Marseille!
And because there are as many people on this earth as there are musical styles, we’ve put together a program for you that includes everything from The Weeknd and The Beatles to the best in film music and Jean-Jacques Goldman.