Le Noël Marseillais

Le Noël Marseillais, from November 14, 2026 to January 4, 2027

At the end of the year, the City of Marseille has put together a wonderful programme to help you pass the time until the enchanted sleigh arrives.

Discover the highlights of Le Noël Marseillais:

► The Santon Fair: Since its first edition in 1803, the Marseille Santon Fair has never missed out on the Christmas celebrations. And despite its venerable age, it knows how to have fun with traditions. Pink flamingos have appeared among the stable animals, Jean-Claude Dusse alongside the nativity scene’s ravi, and the majestic Bonne Mère enthroned beside the Three Wise Men. This year, it returns to the Vieux-Port from November 14. The following day, an opening ceremony will take place at Saint-Ferreol Church.

► Sledging slope and ice rink: This year, the now-traditional ice rink and the sledging slope will be set up by the sea at J4, on the Esplanade Gisèle Halimi, from December 12. And to help you recharge between spins, food trucks will appear as if by magic to satisfy the kings and queens of the ice.

► Magical shows: The Zenit company returns to the Vieux-Port with the aerial ballet Nexus on November 28. Accompanied by Marseille musicians from Collectif Arbuste, the acrobatic dancers will defy gravity in a vibrant atmosphere. A few days later, on December 19, there will be the traditional fireworks display, a drone show and the illumination of the Bonne Mère.

► Gifts by the thousand: There will be plenty of opportunities to fill the space beneath the tree. From November 28, on Quai de la Fraternité, the artisans and creators at the Christmas market will be waiting for you with soaps, jewellery, floral arrangements, decorative items, biscuits and other treats. Activities will take place from 1 pm to 5 pm on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, and every day during the school holidays. And for your gifts, don’t forget the local products of Fabriqué à Marseille!

Christmas programme in Marseille – From November 14 to January 3

♥ November 14 to January 3 – Santon Fair – Quai du Port (2nd arrondissement)

♥ November 28 – Nexus show by Cie Zenit – In front of Hôtel de Ville (2nd arrondissement)

♥ November 28 – Christmas lights – Quai de la Fraternité (2nd arrondissement)

♥ November 28 to January 3 – Christmas Market – Quai de la Fraternité (2nd arrondissement)

♥ November 29 – Christmas in the village neighbourhoods: Belle de Mai: Place Bernard Cadenat (3rd arrondissement) Bon-Secours: Place Léonard Dalmas (14th arrondissement) Saint-Marcel: Place du CMA (11th arrondissement)

♥ December 6 – Christmas in the village neighbourhoods: La Capelette: Jardin Guy Anaïs (10th arrondissement) Les Chartreux: Place Edmond Audran (4th arrondissement)

♥ December 12 – Surprise concert – Hôtel de Ville (2nd arrondissement)

♥ December 12 to January 3 – Ice rink and sledging slope – Esplanade Gisèle Halimi - J4 (2nd arrondissement)

♥ December 12 – Pedestrianisation and activities – City centre (1st arrondissement)

♥ December 13 – Christmas in the village neighbourhoods: Saint-Just: Place de l'Église (13th arrondissement) Saint-Antoine: Place Alphonse Canovas (15th arrondissement)

♥ December 19 – Fireworks and drone show – Quai du Port (2nd arrondissement)

♥ December 20 – Christmas in the village neighbourhoods: Saint-Henri: Boulodrome place Raphel (16th arrondissement) Pointe Rouge: Place Joseph Vidal (8th arrondissement)

The full programme will be available very soon at .sur noelmarseillais.fr