Every weekend, you ask yourself the same question: “What’s on this weekend?” Look no further than Marseille Secrète for the must-see events on the weekend of November 7-9, 2025. Whether you’re into sports, music or art, all you have to do is pick from this list of must-doactivities in Marseille.
Visit Marseille… on the run
After the famous Marseille-Cassis race, runners are back again with the Marseille Outdoor Experiences courses. Amateurs and experienced runners alike can take part in the three formats on offer: 5 km, 12 km and 21 km. Part sporting challenge, part urban discovery, each route is also an opportunity to rediscover the city, its picturesque streets and historic monuments.
Journey into the imaginary world of HeroFestival
This weekend, the Phocaean capital becomes the center of pop culture! Whether you’re a fan of manga, comics, cinema, series, cosplay or video games, come and join us at the HeroFestival in Parc Chanot. For its 11th edition, the festival invites you to embark on a voyage of discovery! Let yourself be transported between Delorean, spaceship or pirate ship, and enjoy a dense program: meetings, signings, creative workshops, cosplay parades, concerts, video game tournaments and much more! A not-to-be-missed adventure for all enthusiasts.
📍 Address: Parc Chanot
📆 Dates: November 8 and 9
Experience Dolce Vita at the Italian Village in Cassis
La Dolce Vita invites itself to Cassis! From November 6 to 11, Place Baragnon is transformed into an ephemeral Italian Village. Come and stroll among the twenty or so market stalls and enjoy a festive program including a concert in tribute to Toto Cutugno. Fashion, flavors and design made in Italy are on the menu, not to mention exhibitions and fashion shows in the Salles Voutées. An Italian getaway not to be missed!
📍 Address: Place Baragnon, Cassis
📆 Dates: November 6 to 11
Go back in time at the exhibition Les Detaille, Photographes de Marseille
Discover theevolution of the Phocaean city from 1860 to the present day thanks to theexhibition dedicated to the Detaille dynasty at the Musée d’Histoire de Marseille. Three generations of photographers have captured Marseille’s heritage, metamorphoses and traditions. A major retrospective that will take you on a journey through time.
📍 Address: Musée d’histoire de la Ville de Marseille, 2 Rue Henri Barbusse
📆 Dates: until October 31, 2026
Saddle up for the Don Quichotte exhibition at Mucem
Mucem ‘s flagship exhibition this winter is dedicated to Cervantes’ hero Don Quixote. Over an area of 500 m², the museum explores the paradox of this character: by turns ridiculous and grandiose, naive and visionary. The exhibition, entitled “Histoire de fou, histoire d’en rire”, blends ancient masterpieces with contemporary art for an exciting and humorous journey through the legacy of this world-famous literary figure.
📍 Address: Mucem
📆 Dates: until March 30, 2026
Stroll in autumn colors
If you prefer to get away from it all, the autumn season is the ideal time to recharge your batteries in the heart of nature. Take a deep breath of fresh air and admire the golden leaves crunching under your feet. It’s the perfect opportunity to pick a few chestnuts or simply marvel at the flamboyant scenery. For inspiration, check out our guide to the most beautiful autumn walks within an hour’s drive of Marseille!
Dream by candlelight from Candlelight
This Friday, the remarkable Théâtre de l’Oeuvre resounds to the sound of Queen’s greatest classics. Just imagine: the gentle warmth of thousands of candles and musicians brilliantly interpreting tunes by the iconic rock band. An enchanted and intimate interlude, perfect for a successful autumn evening. Book your ticket now for this unique experience!
📍 Address: Cosquer Méditerranée
📆 Dates: several dates and times available
Get off to a good start with a gourmet brunch
A veritable Sunday morning institution, brunch is the perfect way to round off the weekend (or to recover from a drunken evening). Whether you prefer pancakes, salmon toast or freshly squeezed orange juice, Marseille has something for everyone looking for a nice place to brunch. Follow the guide to our favorite brunches.
Dream under the Lumières Célestes at Cathédrale de la Major
A school of 30,000 glass fish, a forest of 3-metre-high trees and floating angels will populate the Cathedral de la Major from October 25. With Lumières Célestes, French sculptor Marcoville leads us through a majestic, crystalline Garden of Eden. A free, enchanting exhibition for young and old alike.
📍 Address: Cathédrale de la Major
📆 Dates: October 25 to March 10, 2026
Marvel at the Flow light show
The Palais de la Bourse becomes the privileged backdrop for a spectacular immersive experience. Flow, Eonarium’s new light show, reinvents the Moldau in a fusion of orchestral music and electronic rhythms. Its spellbinding visual projections enhance this musical journey for a magical, poetic moment.
📍 Address: Palais de la Bourse – 9 La Canebière
📆 Dates: several dates and times available
Sip Marseille’s finest cocktails
How about adding a festive touch to your weekend with one of the city’s best cocktails? Trendy, exotic, quirky or mysterious, Marseille is full of cocktail bars to try (or rediscover). Let yourself be tempted by this subtle blend of flavors and find what you’re looking for in our list of the best cocktail bars in Marseille.