Christmas events and market in Marseille

Christmas market

The Christmas sheds are back! Like last year, you’ll find them at the foot of the Canebière from November 23. Craftsmen and designers will be on hand to offer you a wide range of artisanal creations for your Christmas gifts, or simply to treat yourself! Jewelry, sweets, decorations, fabrics, wooden toys… The Marseille Christmas market is also the perfect place to stroll the aisles, sip a glass of mulled wine or chocolate, and enjoy the end-of-year entertainment to the strains of the Jingle Bell!

Practical information

Address

Bas de la Canebière, Marseille 1er

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The Santon Fair

The legendary Foire aux Santons opens its doors every year on the 3rd weekend in November. This year, the fair celebrates its 222nd anniversary, and on Saturday, November 16, santon makers will showcase their traditional skills.
The official inauguration takes place on Sunday, November 18 at 12pm, with folk groups and a mass celebrated as every year in the Eglise Saint-Ferréol. The fair is open every day.
Santons are an integral part of Provencal traditions. They can be found in the Christmas cribs that are organized every year in the vast majority of Provencal families.

Practical information

Address

Quai du Port
Vieux Port, Marseille 2ème

Opening hours

Monday 10:00 - 19:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 19:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 19:00
Thursday 10:00 - 19:00
Friday 10:00 - 21:00
Saturday 10:00 - 21:00
Sunday 10:00 - 19:00

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Activities in every neighbourhood

Weekend of November 23 and 24

Christmas market opening – Saturday November 23 11am
The Canebière Christmas Market will open its doors at 11 a.m. for all to enjoy.

Entertainment on Esplanade Bargemon – Children’s Village
November 23 to January 5
– Ephemeral ice rink and toboggan run
– Santa’s Chalet and face painting
– Fanfare and distribution of sweets and hot drinks
Free equipment and entertainment.

Children’s Village opening times:
Until December 20: open Wednesdays / Saturdays / Sundays, 11am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm.
December 21 to January 5: open daily, 11am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm.
Exceptional opening until 8pm on December 14th and 21st

Illuminations launch – Saturday, November 23 at 6pm
The Old Port, the city center and all emblematic monuments will be illuminated every day from 6pm to 11pm on November 23.
(On December 24 and 31, the lights will stay on all night) until January 5.

Special Christmas food market – Sunday, November 24
8am to 1pm – Sunday, November 24 and December 22
Old Port: 13 desserts entertainment

Events from December 7

Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 7, 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
The magic of Christmas in the Old Port! Enchanting characters stroll through the Port. You might even catch a glimpse of Santa Claus stopping off before his grand tour! Starts at 4:30pm with musical entertainment on the Esplanade Bargemon.

Gospel concert
Saturday, December 7, 6.30 pm to 8 pm
Bargemon Beach

Pedestrianization of downtown
Saturday, December 14, 10am to 7pm
Downtown – Rue Saint-Ferréol and surrounding area
The center of Marseille will be pedestrianized for a day to welcome visitors. On the program: entertainment, children’s storytelling, creative workshops, musical performances, and festive activities such as balloon distribution and Christmas decorations.

Ice rink and toboggan run – December 14 to January 5
On the Quai de la Fraternité
December 14 to 21 – 4pm to 7pm (Friday and Saturday until 9pm)
School vacations: daily from 10am to 8pm (Friday and Saturday until 9pm)

Christmas Fanfare – In front of the Tourist Office
December 7, 14, 21, 28 from 2pm to 6pm

Solidarity sale of Oil Pumps
December 14, 2pm to 5pm – Marché de Noel – Chalet down the Canebière
Organized by the Tourist Office in partnership with the Groupement des artisans boulangers des Bouches-du-Rhône and the Chambre de Métiers et de l’Artisanat, with the participation of 5 Marseille bakeries. The sale will benefit the Marseilles-based Soliane association (€2 a share), which provides support for extraordinary children suffering from invisible dysfunctions and disabilities, taking into account schooling, career choices and activities.

Family concert
December 14, 6:30 pm to 8 pm – Place Bargemon

Mapping the facades of Marseille
December 20 and 21 – 5:30pm to 9:30pm
Hôtel de Ville (interruption on 21 between 8pm and 8:15pm)
Palais du Pharo (interruption on the 21st between 7.40pm and 8.15pm)
Cathédrale de la Major (interruption on the 21st between 7.45pm and 8.15pm)

Drones and fireworks show
December 21 from 8pm – Vieux-Port
Fireworks – Drones, laser and pyrotechnics

In sector town halls

Mairie du 2e et 3e illuminations!
-On November 23, Panier lights up at dusk! Gouter, Gospel and photobooth await you from 4pm to 7pm.
December 15, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. – Place Cadenat- Belle de Mai – Food stalls, Santa Claus, children’s workshops, storytelling.

Mairie du 6e et 8e – Illuminations!
– Illumination of Parc Bagatelle. A real illuminated forest with legendary animals. Lots of entertainment await you. Santa Claus, treats, shows…
– Christmas entertainment – Place de l’Honnêteté (Renaud Muselier) – La Plage
December 8, 10am to 6pmGourmet stalls, choir, brass band, Santa Claus …

Mairie du 9e et 10e – Tell me about Christmas!
– Illumination launch – Parc Maison Blanche.
November 29 5pm
– Christmas at Maison Blanche December 18 10am to 7pm – Pony carriages, creative workshops.
Pony carriages, creative workshops, shows, gingerbread and hot chestnut stand.
-Festival of Light
Parc Maison Blanche – December 21 at 5pm
Torchlight procession, fireworks, gospel music.
-Truffle and Christmas Delights Market
December 14, 9am to 5pm -Place Robespierre – Mazargues

Mairie du 11e et 12e
– Christmas lights and launch of Christmas festivities- December 4 from 6pm
Blé de la sainte Barbe, activities, musical entertainment, 13 desserts buffet…
– Christmas Market – December 13 to December 15
– Fête de la Saint Nicolas – December 7 from 2pm – Place Caire in St Barnabé
Activities, workshops, carols.

Christmas tours

Two guided tours have been created especially for the festive season
“Un noël à Marseille”
Between folklore and gastronomy, discover the traditions of Christmas in Provence and the Mediterranean.
The tour is free and must be booked in advance. Saturdays December 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 3pm, lasting 2 hours.

“Flavors of Christmas: Rue Sainte in the spotlight
In partnership with Marseille Centre, the federation of downtown businesses, join your guide to discover the “good” addresses on this historic street!
The tour is free and must be booked in advance. Saturday, December 7 at 10:30 a.m.

Please note! Places are limited and visits fill up very quickly.

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